TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We strive to be the one place families can come to get connected with programs or services that will meet their needs and help their family.
TOP empowers families to achieve their full potential by providing resources to promote self-sufficiency, strengthening families, and preventing child abuse and neglect to improve the quality of life for all members of our community.
OUR STORY
Strengthening West Alabama Families Since 1999
In 1999, Tuscaloosa’s One Place was born from a series of conversations geared at addressing families in poverty in our community. Three task forces formed and focused on the following identified needs: improving pre-K readiness, child advocacy, and building self-sufficiency.
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Through a budding network of community partners, grants, corporate and individual contributions built over the last 24 years, TOP has grown to offer over 20 different programs.
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Everything we do at TOP is holistically guided to address critical family needs within our community. Our team works to continually assess the ongoing needs within the community and create innovative solutions to meet that need.
Light the trail, lift the community, and support Tuscaloosa's One Place
Registration is now open for the 2025 Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail!
Your sponsored tree or display is visible at the heart of the city for six weeks. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your business or organization and celebrate the holidays in a creative, fun way.
For more information, visit ttowntinsel.com or contact us at 205-462-1000.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT TOP
Turkeys for Tuscaloosa's One Place
You can help families in need enjoy holiday traditions through the "Turkeys for Tuscaloosa's One Place" drive. Purchase a Thanksgiving meal for a family for just $12 at any Tuscaloosa Piggly Wiggly.
Holiday Heart
Tuscaloosa's One Place Holiday Heart program ensures families served throughout the year can celebrate the joy of the holidays.
Businesses and organizations can support Holiday Heart by hosting toy drives. Contact jmullenix@tuscaloosaoneplace.org to organize a toy drive. Individuals can also support the program by donating new toys or clothes.
Teen Mentorship Program
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Tuscaloosa's One Place is seeking mentors for at-risk 13-18 year olds. Click below to begin the registration process and be paired with a student.
Start your personalized job search with Lunch & Learn.
Every Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stop by for an intake Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 to register for the course.
