A Place of Hope
We are excited about the continued work that is being completed on this project. Funds were used to purchase new playground equipment and equipment that will be used in the “Therapeutic Zone” of the back area. The grading of the property is underway a …

Handicap Accessibility in Phenix City
In 2022, with grant funding from Wiregrass RC&D, Summerville United Methodist Church was able to provide an ADA-accessible ramp to their building. The project included new concrete and railing installation.
The Hurtsboro Community Garden Project
In 2022, students and staff at the Russell County Training School transformed a vacant site into the Hurtsboro Community Garden. The site is in a “food desert,” 30 miles outside of Phenix City. The Hurtsboro Community Garden will provide local resident …

Preservation of Historic Home
With a grant from Wiregrass RC&D, the Russell County Historical Society repaired siding, restored shutters, and painted the exterior of the Buchanan House. This phase is part of a larger project including the replacement of the front porch floor an …

Inaugural Education Fundraiser in Phenix City
In July of 2021, Phenix City hosted its first Mayor’s Ball Golf Tournament. A grant from Wiregrass RC&D helped produce the event that raised funds to directly benefit students in the Russell County/Phenix City area. The event was a huge success, an …

Pavilion Update for Ft Mitchell Park
before after The park at Fort Mitchell now features a pavilion so that citizens have a shady spot to sit and relax while their children play at the playground. Wiregrass RC&D, in partnership with the Ft Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department, provided …