Grant Support for Families Living with Disability in Alabama
Libby’s Friends is an Alabama nonprofit that provides grants to families caring for a loved one with a disability. Founded in honor of Libby Hagan, our mission is to ease the financial burden of disability-related needs so families can focus on care, opportunity, dignity, and the moments that matter most. Through timely support and a compassionate approach, we wrap our arms around families when they need it most.
The Heart Behind Libby’s Friends
Libby Hagan was born on June 14, 2014, and from the very beginning, her life was extraordinary. At just 12 days old, while in the NICU, she experienced an injury that forever changed her family’s path. From that moment forward, her parents, Lane and Kathryn, found their strength and purpose in Libby—she became their greatest motivation and the inspiration behind the creation of Libby’s Friends.
Libby lived her life to the fullest. She was a central figure not only in her family but also in her school and community, where her joyful spirit and resilience left a lasting mark. She loved adventure—whether it was a trip to Disney World, a day at the beach, exploring the mountains, or simply embracing the beautiful chaos of everyday life with her siblings.
On May 13, 2025, Libby passed away just one month shy of her 11th birthday. Though her time on earth was far too short, her legacy continues to shine brightly. Through Libby’s Friends, her story lives on—bringing comfort, support, and more “good days” to families navigating the challenges of disability.
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Why We Do What We Do
Behind every grant is a family doing everything they can to provide care, opportunity, and dignity for a loved one with a disability. The cost of therapy, adaptive equipment, communication devices, mobility support, and other essentials can add up quickly, leaving families to carry an overwhelming financial burden on top of everything else.
Libby’s Friends exists to help shoulder that burden. We believe families should feel supported, seen, and surrounded by a thriving community of change makers committed to making daily life more manageable, hopeful, and full of possibility.
Stories of Support, Relief, & Hope
Every family’s journey looks different, but each story reflects the same truth: timely support can change daily life in meaningful ways. These success stories show what happens when a community comes together to lift burdens and help families move forward.
A Look at the Heart of Libby’s Friends
Helping Alabama Families Cover Life-Changing Needs
Libby’s Friends provides grants for some of the most requested disability-related expenses families face. These needs are often essential for care, mobility, communication, comfort, and quality of life, yet they can place a significant financial strain on households already carrying so much.
Every grant represents more than a dollar amount. It represents relief, access, encouragement, and the reminder that families across Alabama do not have to walk this path alone.
Help Us Wrap Our Arms Around More Families
Libby’s Friends is working to award 750 grants in 2026, and every donation, partnership, and sponsorship helps make that possible. When you give, you help ease the financial burden of disability-related expenses for families across Alabama and create more opportunities for care, dignity, and hope.
Together, we can build a thriving community of change makers and help create more good days for the families who need them most.