Our Story, Our Mission, Our Movement.

Uniting diverse faith communities to dismantle systemic racism and create pathways of opportunity.

Who We Are

Faith in Action Alabama consists of over 150 faith communities across race and faith lines from throughout Alabama. The strength of Faith in Action Alabama stems from the passion, vision and leadership of its volunteer leaders. All of Faith in Action Alabama’s campaigns are led by its volunteers.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Faith In Action Alabama honors God by dismantling systemic racism to create pathways of opportunity for all Alabamians.

Vision: We envision an Alabama where justice, equity, and opportunity are accessible to everyone, regardless of race or class, achieved through the collective power of multiracial and multifaith community organizing.

Our Impact

Faith in Action Alabama’s dedication has led to significant, tangible results across Alabama. Here are some of our key accomplishments:

2018

Secured the City of Huntsville’s commitment to require its police force to participate in implicit bias training.

2019

Played key role in Mobile County’s decision to create a public defender’s office.

2021

Was instrumental in grassroots organizing to secure Birmingham and Jefferson County’s commitment to invest $5.3 million in a proven community-based anti-gun violence strategy.

2023

Was instrumental in securing an increase of $1.5 million in Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission’s budget to ensure victims’ applications are processed more quickly.

2024

Contributed to preventing efforts by the Montgomery County Commission to divert funds earmarked for a hospital-/community-based anti-gun violence strategy.

2025

In coalition with over 40 other organizations, helped to secure the passage of state legislation that has led to increased state funding for every Alabama public school district.

Our Values

Justice

We are committed to fairness and the elimination of systemic oppression in all its forms.

Faith

Our work is rooted in spiritual traditions that call for compassion, solidarity, and action for the common good.

Community

We believe in the power of collective action and fostering strong, inclusive relationships.

Equity

We strive for a society where every individual has what they need to thrive and flourish.

Empowerment

We equip individuals and communities with the skills and confidence to advocate for themselves and drive change.

Accountability

We hold institutions and leaders responsible for their actions and commitments to justice.

Inclusivity

We welcome and celebrate all people, embracing diversity in race, faith, and class.

Our Reach (Faith in Action Alabama Hubs)

Beginning with six volunteers in 2015, we started an effort to establish a statewide multifaith, multiracial community organizing nonprofit. By 2016, Faith in Action Alabama was formally established, with Hubs in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile and Montgomery. In 2023, Faith in Action Alabama established 5 additional Hubs in Autauga County, Macon County, Phenix City and South Alabama, which consists of Butler County, Conecuh County, Escambia County, Lowndes County and the Union Springs Region.

Birmingham

Working to secure full funding of the City of Birmingham’s hospital-/community-based violence intervention program

Huntsville

Fostering community engagement and addressing local inequities.

Macon County

Working on rural economic development issues

Mobile

Leading efforts for criminal justice reform and youth empowerment.

Montgomery

Advocating for fair policies and civic engagement.

Phenix City

Leading local campaign to establish a Russell County Public Defender’s Office

River Region

Spearheading local education campaign

South Alabama

Moving campaign to address Black Belt County’s raw sewage crisis

Union Springs

Focused on issues of economic justice and educational access.

Our Leadership

The strength of Faith in Action Alabama lies in our powerful volunteer base. Our comprehensive leadership development program is designed to build the capacity of individuals from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds, empowering them to become effective advocates and organizers. We uplift diverse voices, ensuring that our movement is truly representative of the communities we serve. Typically, each year, over 250 grassroots residents participate in the organization’s leadership development trainings.

Partnerships & Coalitions

We believe in the power of collaboration. Faith in Action Alabama proudly works in coalition with over 40 organizations, uniting our efforts to advocate for policies and narratives that promote opportunity across race- and class-lines throughout Alabama.

Staff Team

Aleari Felton
Macon County Hub and Union Springs Hubs Community Organizer
aleari@fiaal.org

JaiGregory Clarke
Birmingham Hub and State Legislative Community Organizer
jaigregory@fiaal.org

LaKeshia Dotson
Mobile Hub Community Organizer
lakeshia@fiaal.org

Richard Harris
Business Manager and Human Relations Coordinator
richard@fiaal.org

Daniel Schwartz
Executive Director and River Region Hub, Phenix City Hub, and South Alabama Hub Community Organizer
daniel@fiaal.org

Nikesha Tilton
Director of Operations and Montgomery Hub Community Organizer
nikesha@fiaal.org

Tiesha Watts
Huntsville Hub Community Organizer
tiesha@fiaal.org

Board of Directors

Aisha Davis
Mobile Area Interfaith Conference and Stewart Memorial CME Church, Mobile

Lisa Camel
New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham

Karren Crowson
Secretary
Monte Sano United Methodist Church, Huntsville

Rev. David Frazier
Vice-Chairman
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile

Rev. Valtoria Jackson
St. Peter AME Church, Montgomery

Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore
First Presbyterian Church, Birmingham

Rev. Gregory Scott
Phillips CME Church, Huntsville

Rev. A.B., Sutton, Jr.
Chairman
Living Stones Temple, Fultondale

Clif Weatherly
Resurrection Catholic Church, Montgomery

Father Manuel Williams
Treasurer
Resurrection Catholic Church, Montgomery