The WAY Council of the Walker Area Community Foundation recently awarded $7,950 in grant money to nonprofit organizations and school clubs in Walker County. These projects will offer youth the opportunity to volunteer in areas such as the arts and literacy along with children and special needs individuals. To volunteer, please go to the WAY Council website at www.wacf.org/way to find these volunteer opportunities and more!

APEX, Accessible Playground Extreme Experience - To aid in the construction of the third phase of this facility that provides an accessible playground for area children and families

Arc of Walker County - To renovate the Arc's playground for their Early Head Start and Pre-K programs.

Baby Talk - To give families an opportunity to attend a free event at a public venue to explore classic stories read by adult volunteers while youth appear in costumed as characters from the story.

Cordova High School Beta and Spanish Clubs - To promote artistic, musical and cultural awareness to the community through "Art on the Hill".

Curry Anchor Club - To provide the Curry HeadStart Program with an opportunity to trick-or-treat in a safe environment.

Curry T-Rock - To fund T-Rock, a peer helping program that provides supportive services such as tutoring, peer counseling and good decision-making skills.

Jasper Aquanauts Special Olympics Team - To aid in the cost of hosting a sectional swim meet representing Walker County and to invite various special needs swim teams from around the state to attend.

My A.R.T.S. Kids - To help provide after-school fine arts classes in the Walker County Elementary Schools.

Walker County Arts Alliance - To fund an entertaining and fun section with art activities for the children who attend the Annual Art in the Park Festival