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Alabama Woman Wins Award, Expands School Resource Programs

11/6/2025

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Kate O’Neal of Madison County, Alabama, won 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award and a $100,000 donation to The Caring Link.
The Caring Link runs Care Closets in schools to provide clothing, food, and school supplies.
O’Neal noted that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) suspensions and a government shutdown heighten need for these resources.
The donated funds will expand services and launch new programs in Huntsville and Madison County schools.

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Story summary

Kate O’Neal of Madison County, Alabama, won 2025 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award and a $100,000 donation to The Caring Link.
The Caring Link runs Care Closets in schools to provide clothing, food, and school supplies.
O’Neal noted that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) suspensions and a government shutdown heighten need for these resources.
The donated funds will expand services and launch new programs in Huntsville and Madison County schools.