Navigate Gives Back 2024
For 2024, Navigate Gives Back awarded $4.7 million in charitable grants to nonprofits across Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia, increasing funding by $1 million compared to last year. With this significant growth, the program continues its mission to support organizations addressing urgent community needs such as housing stability, food insecurity, and utility assistance.
Expanding Support Across Four States
This year, Navigate gave funding that reflects the critical needs of the communities we serve:
- Alabama: $2,850,538
- Connecticut: $500,000
- Mississippi: $700,000
- Virginia: $686,000
This funding will help more than 50 nonprofit organizations implement programs that alleviate financial hardships for vulnerable families. We believe these programs will be of great impact.
Addressing Critical Needs
Navigate’s increased funding for 2024 is a response to the rising cost of living and the barriers low-income families face. As CEO Lisa McCarroll explains:
“We are honored to support organizations that provide essential services to help families overcome barriers to stability and well-being.”
Key Focus Areas:
- Housing Stability: Grants for rental and utility assistance programs, emergency shelters, and home repairs for at-risk individuals and families.
- Food Security: Funding for nutritious meals, fresh produce, and innovative grocery delivery systems for food-insecure communities.
- Utility Support: Programs to help vulnerable households maintain access to essential services like water and electricity.
Featured Nonprofits
Several grantees exemplify the program’s mission:
- Feed More (Virginia) plans to distribute over 34,790 pounds of fresh produce to needy families, addressing food insecurity.
- Shelby Emergency Assistance (Alabama) will support families with rental, utility, and urgent medical needs during crises.
- The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants will provide emergency rental relief and essential support for refugees and survivors of human trafficking.
These organizations drive tangible change in their communities, reflecting Navigate’s vision of revitalization and empowerment. Here’s a full list of this year’s recipients.
Alabama
- Mercy Deliverance Ministries
- Bessemer Redevelopment Corp
- Collat Jewish Family Services
- Shelby Emergency Assistance
- Grace House Ministries Inc
- Feeding Alabama
- The Link of Cullman County
Connecticut
- Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Inc
- Journey Home, Inc
- Pacific House
- The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
Mississippi
- Mississippi Housing Partnership
- Multi-County Community Service Agency, Inc
- Stewpot Community Services
- The Salvation Army Jackson Corps
- Voice of Calvary Ministries
Virginia
- Faithworks, Inc.
- Feed More
- Appalachian Community Action & Development Agency, Inc.
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
- LGBT Life Center
- Society of St. Andrew
A Growing Commitment
The additional $1 million in funding allows Navigate to:
- Expand grant programs to support emergency shelters.
- Assist nonprofits offering holistic support for vulnerable populations.
- Reach thousands of families facing financial hardships.
By increasing its investment, Navigate deepens its commitment to being a catalyst for positive change.
Join the Mission
You can learn more about the Navigate Gives Back program and sign up for updates on next year’s process here.
