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Alabama’s Upcoming Festivals and Events:

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 11:30am

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 3:30pm

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 11:30am

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 3:30pm

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Alabama, Huntsville
Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey Circus
Ringling Brothers Circus Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Von Braun Center Arena
Huntsville, AL
Madison County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Alabama, Pelham
Jason Aldean w/ Luke Byran
Jason Aldean Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 17, 2012
Location: Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Pelham, AL
Shelby County
Event Hours: 7:30pm

Alabama, Enterprise
BamJam Music and Arts Festival
Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Location:
Enterprise, AL
Coffee County
Event Hours: TBD
Get Tickets
Ticket Info: Three Day Pass

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Program Description
The School Breakfast and Lunch Programs make nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals available to
school children each school day. Over 92,000 schools offer lunches at school, and nearly 70,000 schools offer
breakfast at school nationwide. School breakfasts and lunches must meet the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans and Federal nutrition standards. Some schools offer after school snacks to children in the school’s
after school care programs.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama and a parent or
primary caregiver responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify
must also have an annual household income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in
the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household;
$47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people
live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for
each additional person in the home.

Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be
found here:

http://www.alsde.edu/html/school_info.asp?sort=county

Program Contact Information
For more information visit:

http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/cnp_documents.asp?section=53&footer=sections

For more information on the programs, please call the Alabama Child Nutrition Program office at:

334-242-1988

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Program Description
The Food Stamp Partnership administers the Food Stamp Program in Alabama. The Food Stamp Program’s
purpose is to end hunger and improve nutrition by providing monthly benefits to eligible low-income
households to help them buy the food they need for good health. The eligibility rules and benefit amounts,
based on income and household size, are determined by regulations issued by the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Applications for the Food Stamp Program are available in all county Department of Human Resources’ offices.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama and fall into one of
two groups: (1) those with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a
person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or
yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than $13,284 if one person
lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if
six people live in the household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven
people live in the household.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

Program Contact Information
Please visit the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) website to learn more about Food Stamps:

http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=159

Postal mail should be addressed to:
Alabama Department of Human Resources
Food Stamp Partnership
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery, AL 36130

To contact the Alabama Food Stamp Voice Response System please call in Montgomery:
334-242-0143

And in if you are outside Montgomery:
800-382-0499

Managing Agency
Alabama

http://www.alabama.gov

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Program Description
The Low-Income High Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists low-income Alabama residents with the high
cost of home energy. Funding is provided from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
block grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Alabama, you must need
financial assistance for home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed
$16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two people live in the household; $27,465 if three
people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the household; $38,685 if five people live in the
household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if seven people live in the household; $55,515 if
eight people live in the household; and $61,125 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger
households, add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, call 1-800-392-8098, and you will be provided with your local Community Action Agency’s phone
number.

Program Contact Information
To learn more about Alabama LIHEAP, please call:
334-242-4909

Managing Agency
Alabama

http://www.alabama.gov

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Program Description
ALL Kids provides low-cost health care coverage for Alabama’s children and teens whose family incomes are
above Medicaid eligibility, but below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. ALL Kids comprehensive benefit
package covers regular check-ups, immunizations, sick child doctor visits, prescriptions, dental and vision
care, hospital and physician services and mental health and substance abuse services. Additional medical
services may be available for children with special needs. ALL Kids is administered by The Alabama
Department of Public Health.
General Program Requirements
Children and teens may be for ALL Kids if they are: under 19 years of age, a resident of Alabama, and a US
citizen or eligible immigrant. You must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $34,240 if
two people live in the household; $43,029 if three people live in the household; $51,818 if four people live in the
household; $60,607 if five people live in the household; $69,396 if six people live in the household; $78,185 if
seven people live in the household; $86,974 if eight people live in the household; and $78,400 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $8,789 for each additional person in the home.
Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program
information for details.

Application packets are available at your local county health departments and may also be obtained in your
community at many doctors’ offices, hospitals, social service agencies, schools, and pharmacies.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
You may apply for this program online at the following website:

http://www.adph.org/allkids/Default.asp?id=1497

Application packets are available at your local county health departments and may also be obtained in your
community at many doctors’ offices, hospitals, social service agencies, schools, and pharmacies. By calling 1-
888-373-KIDS(5437) between 7 AM-6 PM, Monday through Friday, you can request an application be mailed to
you.

Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:

http://www.adph.org/allkids

For more information, call our toll-free number at:
888-373-5437

Managing Agency
Alabama Department of Public Health

http://www.adph.org/

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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to
low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are
determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by
a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk
conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama, pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined
by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined
automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain
other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
See the Alabama WIC website for detailed application information:

http://www.adph.org/wic/Default.asp?id=611

Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm

For more information on Alabama WIC, please visit the Alabama Department of Public Health at:

http://www.adph.org/wic/

If you have questions about the WIC program, you can also call the Department of Public Health toll-free:
800-654-1385

Managing Agency
Department of Public Health (State AL)

http://www.adph.org

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Program Description
The Alabama Special Milk Program provides milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible
camps that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. Schools that participate in
the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs can participate in the Special Milk Program for half-
day kindergarten and pre-kindergarten children who do not have access to a school meals program. The
program reimburses schools and institutions for the milk they serve.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect
to offer free milk to low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of
the State of Alabama, your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person
lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the
household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if
six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find
out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.

The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information
here:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm

Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:

http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp

Program Contact Information
To learn more about the Special Milk program, please contact the Alabama Department of Education, Child
Nutrition Office in Montgomery at:
334-242-8249

Or visit:

http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp

Managing Agency
Alabama

http://www.alabama.gov

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Program Description
The Alabama Head Start program (for children ages 3-5) and Early Head Start program (for pregnant women,
infants, and toddlers) promote school readiness for children in low-income families by providing
comprehensive educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Parents play a large role in the programs,
both as primary educators of their children and as participants in administering the programs locally. Both
programs provide pre-literacy and literacy experiences in a multi-cultural environment. Parents are also
provided social services, including assistance with child care. Services are also available to migrant and
seasonal farm worker families.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama, you must be a
parent or primary caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household’s
annual income before taxes must not exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two
people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the household; $22,050 if four people live in the
household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the household; $33,270 if
seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than
eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.

If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. National, citizen or permanent resident
whose financial status is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to
become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver
for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may apply.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices

Program Contact Information
To learn more about Alabama Head Start or Early Head Start programs, please visit our website at:

http://children.alabama.gov/Default.aspx?catid=9

Or visit Alabama KIDS, the most comprehensive list of children’s services in Alabama. It has been created to
help families and professionals locate resources close to home:

http://alabama.gov/portal/secondary.jsp?page=Living_ChildrenServices

Managing Agency
Alabama

http://www.alabama.gov

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The Weatherization Program is designed to save energy and enhance the self-sufficiency of low-income
families by helping them to reduce their home heating and cooling bills. In order to receive assistance, the
applicant’s income must not exceed 150 percent of the established poverty level for the state of Alabama.
Weatherization assistance may include installing insulation, replacing or repairing windows and doors, sealing
of air leaks, patching small areas of the roof, or under skirting. ADECA administers this program through the
Community Action Agencies across the state.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Alabama, your household’s
annual income before taxes must not exceed $16,245 if one person lives in the household; $21,855 if two
people live in the household; $27,465 if three people live in the household; $33,075 if four people live in the
household; $38,685 if five people live in the household; $44,295 if six people live in the household; $49,905 if
seven people live in the household; and $55,515 if eight people live in the household. For larger households,
add $5,610 for each additional person in the home.

Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, please call the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs at 334.242.5373.

Or call the Community Action Association of Alabama at 205.342.9291

Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:

http://www.adeca.alabama.gov/C14/Weatherization%20Assistance%20Prog/default…

Managing Agency
Alabama

http://www.alabama.gov

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AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or make a reservation online.

Shelby County – Hoover, AL
Hoover Public Safety Center
2020 Valleydale Road
Hoover, AL 35244-2024
(on the bus) Regular Hours
Monday 1:00pm-7:00pm

Calhoun County – Anniston, Al
401 Noble Street
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: 256-237-2393 Regular Hours
Monday 12:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm

Bessemer Chapter – Bessemer, AL
1720 2nd Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35020
Phone: 205-428-4131 Regular Hours
Last Friday of
the month (times vary)

Mississippi Gulf Coast Donor Center – Biloxi, MS
Ridge Park Donor Center – Birmingham, AL
100 Ridge Park, Suite 1000
1130 22nd Street South
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: 205-918-1000
Driving Directions
Regular Hours
Monday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Thursday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Saturday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
Sunday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
*Call for appointment
to donate platelets.

Morgan County – Decatur, AL
431 Holly Street N.E.
Decatur, AL 35602
Phone: 256-353-4891 Regular Hours
Monday 9:30am–3:00pm
Thursday 12:30pm-5:30pm

Dothan Donor Center – Dothan, AL
1004 Montezuma Avenue
Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: 334-793-6330 Regular Hours
Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm

Etowah County – Gadsden, AL
405 South First Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: 256-547-8667 Regular Hours
Tuesday 9:00am-2:30pm
Thursday 1:00pm-7:00pm

Gautier Chapter – Gautier, MS
Gautier 1st United Methodist Church
2717 Highway 90
Gautier, MS
Phone: 228-497-1698 Regular Hours
Last Tuesday of
the month 1:00pm–7:00pm

Madison County Donor Center – Huntsville, AL
1101 Washington Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-536-0084 Regular Hours
Monday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Thursday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Saturday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
Sunday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
*Call for appointment
to donate platelets.

Walker County – Jasper, AL
Community Health Center
204 19th Street East
Jasper, Alabama
(on the bus)
Chapter phone: 205-387-1478
Site Phone: 205-387-8000 Regular Hours
4th Friday of
each month 10:00am–4:00pm

Josephson Donor Center – Mobile, AL
3446 Demetropolis Road
Mobile, Alabama 36693
Phone: 251-662-2615 Regular Hours
Monday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Thursday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Saturday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
Sunday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
*Call for appointment
to donate platelets.

Montgomery Donor Center – Montgomery, AL
5015 Woods Crossing
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-260-3987 Regular Hours
Monday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday* 12:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Thursday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Friday* 7:30am-3:30pm
Saturday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
Sunday*
(Platelets only) 7:30am-1:00pm
*Call for appointment
to donate platelets.

Lee County – Opelika, AL
206 26th Street
Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-749-9981 Regular Hours
Wednesday 12:00pm-6:00pm

Talladega Chapter – Talladega, AL
136 North Court Street
Talladega, AL 35160
Phone: 256-362-2061 Regular Hours
2nd Wednesday of
the month 11:00am-4:30pm

Tuscaloosa Chapter – Tuscaloosa, AL
Professional Plaza East
921 3rd Avenue East, Suite 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: 205-391-4859 Regular Hours
Wednesday 12:00pm-6:00pm

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