About Elberta Community Partners

Rooted in Service, Focused on Our Future

Established in 2026, Elberta Community Partners is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone who calls Elberta home.

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While our organization is new, our commitment to this town is long-standing. We were founded by members of the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD)—the same group of dedicated individuals who have worked tirelessly to protect our homes and steward our community traditions.

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Why We Started

After years of serving on the front lines, our founding members realized that our passion for Elberta extended beyond emergency services. We recognized a need for a broader platform to support the many different facets of our community. Elberta Community Partners was formed to serve as an umbrella for new and existing initiatives, community development, and charitable efforts that can help Elberta grow while maintaining the small-town charm we all cherish.

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Our Vision

We believe that when a community works together, we can achieve far more than we ever could alone. Whether through our signature event or new programs designed to support our neighbors, Elberta Community Partners is here to ensure that our town remains a vibrant, safe, and welcoming place for generations to come.

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The Elberta German Sausage Festival

We are proud to share that the legendary Elberta German Sausage Festival will continue to thrive under the guidance of Elberta Community Partners.

• A Legacy Event: This festival remains our primary event and a cornerstone of our local culture.

• The Mission Continues: While the festival now operates under our organization, its leadership remains unchanged. We are fully committed to ensuring that proceeds continue to directly benefit the Elberta Volunteer Fire Department and other vital local non-profits.​​​

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Contact Us

Phone: (251) 986-3615

E-Mail: ecp@elbertacp.org

Snail Mail: PO BOX 152, Elberta, AL 36530

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Board of Directors

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Seth Fuller

Board Chairman

Festival Chairman

Serving Elberta since 1999

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Frank Stewart

Secretary

Deputy Festival Chairman

Serving Elberta since 2004

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Charlie Haupt

Treasurer

Serving Elberta since 1999

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Tyler O'Neal

Director

Sponsorship Committee Chairman

Serving Elberta since 2012

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Randy O'Neal

Director

Personnel Committee Chairman

Serving Elberta since 2013

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Logan Gibbs

Director

Town Representative

Serving Elberta since 2025