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Welcome to Our School

Maranathan Family Learning Center & Academy, Inc. (often referred to as Maranathan Academy) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), private alternative school specializing in critically at–risk youth and adult students. Founded in 1991, its primary goal is to break cyclical dependency on government assistance which plagues the critically at-risk populace. As the only private school in Birmingham and its surrounding cities, that works exclusively with critically at-risk youth and the only private school in Birmingham that accepts students who have been expelled for weapon-related or violent offenses, Maranathan Academy serves as a source of hope and is frequently a deciding factor in the lives of critically at-risk students and their families.

Students at Maranathan Academy are faced with daunting sociological, familial, and economic challenges, which are exacerbated by pervasive violence in their neighborhoods.

Maranathan Academy has graduated nearly 400 critically at-risk youth and adult students, making it possible for them to become successes instead of statistics. By working with the families of our students as well, Maranathan has positively impacted over 2,000 individuals.

Our students and their families have greatly benefited from the unique services we offer, which include both middle school and high school curricula. By getting back on course, most have either reentered traditional school with the tools they need for success or earned their diploma at Maranathan, where we prepare them for college, trade school or to serve our country by joining the military. Students enter Maranathan wounded and looking for a place to belong. They emerge equipped to excel, and become productive, contributing members of society. 

Maranathan Academy saves lives! 

PLEASE DONATE TO MARANATHAN ACADEMY

Your tax deductible donation will help to save and change the lives of

critically at-risk youth and adult students.

Please, help us to reach our fundraising goal for the upcoming academic year.

Donations can be made through

 

                        Mail                                CashApp                              Venmo                                         Donor Advised Funds

                P. O. Box 157                  $MaranathanClass      @maranathanacademy       Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

     Birmingham, Alabama 35201                                                                                                         National Christian Foundation

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To get a glimpse into the work and mission of Maranathan Academy... 

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Let's Address the Needs of Critically At-Risk Youth

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AL.com

"She finds goodness where others see only trouble"

                       by Pulitzer Prize Winner John Archibald 

Focused & Fabulous 2024, our annual scholarship luncheon and fashion show was amazing. The event honored civic leader and philanthropist Cameron Vowell on May 15th, 2024 @11:30 AM at The Fennec, located 1630 2nd Ave South Birmingham, AL 35233. The smiles say it all!​​

Be sure to view the photo gallery below to get a glimpse of Focused & Fabulous 2024 as well as Focused & Fabulous 2023, which honored the angelic legend of southern hospitality, Arrelia Callins of the Crestline Piggly Wiggly! 

GET READY for the Jazz Gala of the Season! 

Purchase your tickets today!

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Past Event Highlights
Focused & Fabulous 2023, a scholarship luncheon and fashion show benefitting Maranathan Academy. The event honored Arrelia Callins
of the Crestline Piggly Wiggly.
May 18th, 2023 @11:30 AM
at The Fennec

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