Our 2023 Lip Sync Battle was unforgettable thanks to you, and we are excited to announce that this year’s Lip Sync Battle raised a total of $80,632 to expand our education pipeline through high-quality early learning and academic support programs.
Read MoreFuse Project is bringing the 3rd annual Lip Sync Battle presented by Infirmary Health to the Soul Kitchen on April 27, and you do not want to miss it!
Read MoreHere is a snapshot of what has been going on in the Avenue since grant funds were awarded and how they have been utilized.
Read MoreCheck out some of the recent media coverage of Fuse Project and The Historic Avenue Foundation!
Read MoreWe are so excited for this diverse group of young professionals to embark together on a year of networking with other difference makers in our city, volunteering, and giving back in a unique way. Here is what they have been up to lately.
Read MoreFuse Factory was full of JOY during the holiday season! We were host to several fun holiday parties and even had our own potluck lunch with our members.
Read MoreFuse Project closed out 2022 with a bang! We hosted our annual fundraising campaign, Light the Fuse, while celebrating our 10th anniversary.
Read MoreMeet Avery Agostinelli, Fuse Project’s summer intern. Avery is currently studying at Auburn University to receive her Masters of Community Planning and Public Administration with an Economic Development Certificate.
Read MoreFuse Factory has had an “eventful” summer! We have welcomed a few new communal members to the space, hosted some great event rentals, and celebrated International Coworking Day!
Read MoreIn May our membership organization, Order of Fuse, celebrated the end of the membership year with a Spring Soirée. At this grand finale event with live music by Roman Street and good food at Bistro St. Emanuel, we also awarded the Sam Schjott Thumbs Up Order of Fuse Grant for $25,000 to The Cookery Project.
Read MorePrograms and events like these are vital to our mission in The Avenue by allowing us to connect with the residents and forge relationships in the community so that we can work hand in hand together to create transformational change and break the cycle of poverty.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to welcome Laney Andrews to our team as the Program Director for the new ABC Program launching in The Avenue this fall!
Read MoreWe are so incredibly proud of our Executive Director, Ann-Brooks Morrissette, for being among 59 distinguished participants from across the state, selected through a competitive nomination process, to graduate from the Alabama Leadership Initiative Class IV.
Read MoreThis year’s event was one for the books, we certainly couldn’t have made it the success it was without all our volunteers, donors, attendees, and sponsors. And now, we are already focusing on planning for the 3rd annual Lip Sync Battle to be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023! Be sure to mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss what we have in store for year three! In fact, if you are interested in participating next year as a team, guest entertainer, judge, volunteer, or sponsor, it’s not too early to let us know!
Read MoreFuse Project’s member organization, Order of Fuse, is a social, professional, networking group with a mission to also give back to the community while having fun and making meaningful connections. This diverse group of young professionals is comprised of movers, shakers, and difference makers in our city. We host a series of social events throughout the year for members to get to know each other. As a bonus, at the end of the year, their remaining dues are distributed to community organizations of their choosing through a competitive grant process. This year’s grant will be awarded at our upcoming Spring Soirèe on Sunday, May 15.
Read MoreWe have had a very busy year so far in the Avenue community. In addition to our annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser benefiting The Historic Avenue Foundation, we have celebrated literacy, Black history, and school spirit. We are also working diligently to prepare for the 2022 launch of our new K3 program! Be sure to stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on the latest news and volunteer opportunities in the Avenue community.
Read MoreWe had a busy fall and winter in The Avenue. We helped host a Fall Festival Community Day in October, a Thanksgiving food distribution in November, and a Christmas musical and dinner in December.
Read MoreWe’ve been scouted! We are so thrilled to be a part of the 5th volume of The Scout Guide Mobile Bay.
Read MoreWe are so excited about the upcoming 2nd annual Lip Sync Battle presented by Infirmary Health on February 3, 2022! In consideration of COVID conditions, this event will be held in downtown Mobile outside, in Cathedral Square. We plan to follow all recommended guidelines by state and local authorities at the time of the event.
Read MoreWe are extremely grateful to have friends and supporters like The Scout Guide and The Fairhope Inn to host such a special event for us which raised almost $4,000 for our Light the Fuse annual campaign.
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