We Are
Breaking Barriers. Building Futures
Encouraging Youth to Become Productive Citizens.
We're Here to Help
We are a Charity
Community Engagement & Support
Economic Empowerment
Legacy of Resilience & Leadership
The Willie and Betty Farrior Family Foundation empowers underserved communities through education, workforce development, and economic opportunity. By providing scholarships, job training, and financial support, we break barriers and create pathways to success. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, we build a stronger, more equitable future.
Our Services
Helping People, Strengthening Communities
We provide scholarships, job training, and financial support to help people build better futures. By working with local partners, we create opportunities for success and lasting change.
We provide scholarships, job training, and financial support to help people build better futures. By working with local partners, we create opportunities for success and lasting change.
The Willie and Betty Farrior Family Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance and support services to help students from underserved communities access higher education.
Front of the Line (Manufacturing) Jobs Training Program
Equips unemployed and underemployed individuals with industry-recognized certifications and the skills needed for high-demand careers.
Financial Support
Provides financial assistance to help individuals overcome economic barriers and achieve success.
Our Gains
14%
Scholarships
16%
Leaders
4%
Community Partners
14%
Financial Literacy
9%
Services for Disadvantaged
10%
Educational Support
News & Updates
Diversity In Scholarship Awards
Recipient's from rural areas and Alabama School for the Blind
2022Recognizing Leadership Inclusion
Great leaders from all walks of life
2024Hard Work Pays Off
Effective leaders work tirelessly in the service of others to become productive members of society
2018
Several honored at Farrior Foundation luncheon
4.4.2024
This year’s Willie and Betty Farrior Foundation Leadership Award honorees included Presbyterian Home for Children President and CEO Doug Marshall, United Way (and numerous other organizations) volunteer Mollie Bearden, Josephine and the Rev. Dr. Johnny Frank McKinney and La Tonya Wilson of Precious Angels Daycare and Early Headstart. Read article here.
11 honored during 2nd annual Farrior Family Foundation Leadership Luncheon
3.29.2019
A near capacity crowd came out Saturday to honor three longtime community leaders and eight high school students during the Willie and Betty Farrior Family Foundation Leadership Luncheon.
Read article here.
Farrior Foundation names scholarship recipients
4.20.2022
The Willie and Betty Farrior Family Foundation has named three scholarship recipients for 2022. Read article here.
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