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THE ROAD TO THE FREEDOM FUND STARTS NOW. 🛣️

One afternoon. Generations of service. A story that reaches far beyond the ballroom.

The Mobile County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Program is more than an annual gathering. It is a reflection of the people, leaders, advocates and community builders whose work continues to shape Mobile, Alabama.

And this year, UpLift Mobile is helping tell that story.

As the Legacy Sponsor + Official Media Partner of the 2026 Mobile County NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Program, UpLift Mobile is launching Road to the Freedom Fund, a storytelling campaign taking you behind the moments, people, history and purpose leading to this year’s celebration.

From the road to the event, to the voices inside the room, to the stories that continue long after the lights go down, we’re documenting the journey.

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🎥 People. History. Purpose.
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Because some moments deserve more than a spotlight.

They deserve a story.

ROAD TO THE FREEDOM FUND
An UpLift Mobile Storytelling Campaign

One Afternoon. Generations of Service. Weeks of Stories.

The road begins.
And we’re taking you with us.

UpLift Mobile is proud to join the Mobile County, Alabama NAACP as a Legacy Sponsor and Official Media Partner for the 2026 Freedom Fund Awards Program.

This partnership goes beyond sponsorship. In the weeks leading to the Freedom Fund Awards Program, UpLift Mobile will help document the people, service, history and community voices surrounding one of Mobile County’s longstanding civic gatherings.

Through original reporting, interviews, photography, video and digital storytelling, we’ll take our audience along the Road to the Freedom Fund — before, during and after the program.

The 2026 Freedom Fund Awards Program will be held Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 PM at Calirojae, under the theme:

“The Ballot Is Our Power: Reclaiming Democracy in Challenging Times.” 🗳

This is where the story begins.

The Road to the Freedom Fund starts now.

UpLift Mobile | Legacy Sponsor + Official Media Partner

Community Through Communication

🍂 OCTOBER IS HERE, MOBILE! 🍂

New month. New stories. New reasons to get out, connect, and experience everything southern Alabama has to offer. 📍✨

From fall events and football to community, culture, and the people shaping Mobile, there’s plenty happening across Mobile County this October.

📰 Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay rooted in Mobile.

Follow UpLift Mobile for the local stories, events, voices, and moments that matter.

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🗳️ KNOW YOUR BALLOT BEFORE YOU VOTE

Great Day Latte hosted its second Civics & Conversation event, bringing community members together for a closer look at the 2026 Alabama ballot and what voters can expect on Election Day.

Facilitator and community organizer Reggie Weaver walked attendees through statewide offices, proposed constitutional amendments, local ballot measures, and key voting deadlines.

Among the topics discussed:

📌 Alabama Governor, Lieutenant Governor & U.S. Senator
📌 Proposed Statewide Constitutional Amendments
📌 Local property tax exemption proposal for eligible seniors
📌 $82 million Mobile County infrastructure referendum
📌 Voter registration and absentee ballot deadlines
📌 How to verify your voting information and polling location

Voters were also encouraged to use official election resources to verify registration status, polling locations, candidates and voting requirements.

📲 Read the full ballot guide and voter information at UpLift Mobile:

https://uplift-mobile.com/great-day-latte-civics-conversation-ballotguide-2026/

Great Day Latte's Civics & Conversation Breaks Down the 2026 Ballot, Amendments, and Voting Deadlines Great Day Latte’s second Civics and Conversation event, breaking down the 2026 ballot, statewide amendments, local measures, and voting deadlines.

🏙️ DISTRICT 4 SPEAKS. CITY LEADERS RESPOND.

What’s changing in Mobile? At the District 4 Community Meeting, residents brought questions and concerns directly to Councilman Ben Reynolds and city leaders.

🚧 Infrastructure & road projects
🔥 A new Azalea Road fire station
🚤 Upcoming boat launch & Cypress Creek Golf Course
🌆 A new Tillman’s Corner gateway initiative
✈️ New Mobile International Airport
🏗️ Pay As You Go infrastructure funding proposal
👮 Crime trends & community support
🏘️ Community centers and neighborhood needs

From Theodore to Tillman’s Corner, residents wanted answers about construction delays, infrastructure, public safety, and what comes next for District 4.

But one issue could have a major impact on Mobile’s infrastructure plans: the Pay As You Go Program.

👉 What did city leaders say about the timeline, funding, public safety, and the concerns raised by residents?

Read the full District 4 community meeting story:
https://uplift-mobile.com/mobile-district-4-community-meeting/

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Mobile District 4 Community Meeting Covers Infrastructure, Crime Drops, & Pay-As-You-Go Vote with Councilman Reynolds Councilman Ben Reynolds and Mobile officials address infrastructure, a decline in crime, and the November 3rd Pay-As-You-Go program vote.

🚸 SAFE ROUTES. STRONG SCHOOLS. BRIGHT FUTURES.

For many students in Mobile’s District 1, the journey home after school can come with uncertainty and fear. Now, community leaders are saying it’s time to change that. 👏🏾

The Safe Passage Program is bringing residents, parents, businesses, faith leaders, city officials, and law enforcement together to create safer student routes, with one powerful ask: 30 minutes of your time.

🏠 Step outside
👀 Be present
🤝 Know your neighbors
🛡️ Help create a safer path home

Councilman Cory Penn and Mobile leaders say keeping students safe isn’t just a city responsibility. It’s a community effort.

📍 What does Safe Passage look like in District 1, and how can YOU get involved?

👉🏾 Read the full story on UpLift Mobile: https://uplift-mobile.com/mobile-safe-passage-program-expansion-district-1/

Safe Routes, Bright Futures: District 1 Rallies Behind the 'Safe Passage' Initiative Councilman Cory Penn and District 1 leaders are rallying the community behind the Safe Passage initiative, asking residents to step onto their porches for just 30 minutes to secure safe routes for our youth.