Seven Non Profits Win a Share of $125,000 from Wind Creek

Winners of ‘Partners in Progress Video Contest’ Revealed

ATMORE, Ala. (06/06/2019) – Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) announces seven nonprofit winners of the ‘Partners in Progress Video Contest’.  Ninety-two community service organizations from Alabama and North Florida submitted a short video to share their stories, the work they do and why they need funds. Friends, Families, and supporters voted for their favorite videos or favorite organization. WCH Public Relations Director, Magi Thomley Williams states, “On behalf of Wind Creek Hospitality, we want to express our gratitude to the leadership of these worthy organizations for your hard work and devotion to the communities we call home.”
 
The seven nonprofits that won a share of $125,000 are:
1^st place, Reach and Teach Inc. of Birmingham, Ala. ($40,000)
Through creating large, student-led projects, Reach and Teach helps students discover new career paths while educating communities and teachers about new methods for reaching those students who are desperately trying to find their passion and purpose.

2^nd place, Southern Research of Birmingham, Ala. ($30,000)
This nonprofit research organization works to facilitate discoveries internationally through a renowned cancer research program that has already developed revolutionary, life-saving treatments in pursuit of the ultimate goal - a cure.

3^rd place, Butler Youth Football League of Choctaw, Ala. ($15,000)
Building better futures for their counties future student athletes, Butler Youth Football League coaches their students through football, alongside their lifestyles.

4^th -7^th place: ($10,000) each--Smile-A-Mile, Paws Crossed Dog Rescue, Hope4Hearts Animal Rescue, Inc., and Fairhope Rotary Youth Club

Williams hopes this opportunity increased the organizational visibility for all the nonprofits who submitted entries.  “I would like to thank you for standing in the gap for our communities. On behalf of Wind Creek, we wish success over your organization, your future endeavors and look forward to your submission next year.”

Wind Creek Hospitality