Birmingham lends a helping hand. Find out how you can, too.

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Downtown Birmingham Birmingham lends a helping hand. Find out how you can, too.
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Goodbye May, hello June. Let’s flip that calendar and work together to create a peaceful, prosperous new future. 

Lend a Helping Hand

After the events that took place on the evening of Sunday, May 31, Birmingham is beginning to pick up the pieces. Wondering how you can help small local businesses affected? Here’s how.   

Take the Pledge

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The Birmingham Pledge. Photo by Matthew Niblett for Bham Now

Do you know about The Birmingham Pledge? It was created in 1998 by local attorney Jim Rotch and stands as an important first step on the journey in addressing racial prejudice. If you’d like to take this important step toward making change happen, sign the pledge

Feeding Families

In an effort to help those who need it most, many Birmingham organizations are giving away free food. One is even partnering with Huffman High School alum and NFL star Marcell Dareus. Full story

Ace the Test

Birmingham is home to some of the most outstanding healthcare facilities and institutions in the Southeast. Which ones are leading the pack? View the list of the latest National Hospital Safety Grades.

Soul Food

Birmingham, Rodney Scott's BBQ
Can’t beat barbecue and mac ‘n cheese. Photo via Rodney Scott BBQ’s Facebook page

If there’s one thing everyone in Birmingham can agree on, it’s that our food scene is LIT. From Bitty’s Living Kitchen to Wing’s Around the Clock, here are 17 black-owned restaurants to add to your must-try list. 

Virtual Business Events

What’s normal?

Tech Birmingham kicks off the month of June with their popular webinar series—Navigating the New Normal. This week’s topic will be Networking in the New Normal featuring Jared Mattsson from Linq and Ashlee Ammons from Mixtroz.

  • Date: Tuesday, June 2
  • Time: Noon-1PM
  • Price: FREE
  • Register (Register by 11:25AM on Tuesday, June 2.)

It’s back to work we go

What will it be like to go back to work post COVID-19? Find out in the lively Q+A: Reentry to the Workplace: Leadership Panel. Topics include new office policies such as social distancing, limiting team meetings and challenges ahead in a more remote/hybrid environment. 

  • Date: Thursday, June 4, 2020
  • Time: 1-2PM
  • Price: FREE
  • Register

Featured Jobs

Homelessness Prevention AmeriCorps Members @ YWCA. Apply. 

Family Resource Center AmeriCorps Members @ YWCA. Apply. 

Education Support AmeriCorps Members @ YWCA. Apply. 

Domestic Violence Support Americorps Members @ YWCA. Apply.

DMC Center for Civic Life @ YWCA. Apply. 

AmeriCorps After School Enrichment Program Specialists @ YWCA. Apply. 

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Customer Service Representative @ AT&T. Apply. 

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Tax Accountant @ EBSCO Industries. Apply. 

Software Engineer @ EBSCO Industries. Apply

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All Positions @ Half Shell Oyster House. Apply. 

Warehouse Worker @ Hinkle Metals and Supply. Apply. 


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Patience Itson
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