Anniston Community 

Education Foundation

Anniston Community Education Foundation

Our Mission

Anniston Community Education Foundation seeks to help youth in the targeted communities in and around Anniston, Alabama succeed in the educational arena by providing STEAM support, enrichment programs, and supplemental instruction to partnering schools and organizations and the Anniston community at large. Anniston Community Education Foundation facilitates partnerships with key stakeholders to increase the academic achievement of youth in the targeted communities. The belief that “every child can and will learn with the proper educational resources” is echoed throughout the foundation’s work. 

Our Vision

Our desire is for each learner in and around the Anniston, Alabama area to be empowered with the educational resources needed to succeed. 

Our Approach

Anniston Community Education Foundation is passionate about empowering the Anniston Community to advocate for equitable education, engage students and schools, and implement strategies for student success through Community Advocacy, Student and School Engagement, and Strategic Partner Engagement.

Our Leadership

Cynthia Calix, President

Vacant, Vice President

Shirley Carter, Treasurer

Dr. Barbara Boyd, Secretary

Alma Turner, Board Member

Trudy Munford, Board Member

Our Team

Wanda Douthitt Elston, Program Coordinator

Crystal Reynolds, Program Assistant

Connect with Us!

Contact Us


p: (256) 741-1630

p: (256) 741-1629

e: acef@annistoncef.org 

1812 Wilmer Avenue, Suite D

Anniston, Alabama 36201


Mailing Address


P.O. Box 1026

Anniston, Alabama 36202