This year has thrown us all curveballs, but there’s still so much to be thankful for. Take advantage of the season of thanksgiving by giving back! While you’re making your plans for Thanksgiving, make sure to check out these 7…
There are a lot of ways Jimmie Hale Mission (JHM) gives back to Birmingham’s community, but there aren’t a lot of organizations offering similar free services. Discover how your donation is changing lives and providing opportunities for members to have…
Domestic and intimate partner violence are all too common, even in today’s world. These Birmingham organizations are combatting abuse by supporting survivors, generating awareness and more. Here’s how you can join the fight.
Learning about United Way’s financial stability program in a normal year would make anybody feel good. Learning about the COVID-responsive parts of this program, supported by Truist, is like drinking a tall glass of cold water on a scorching day.…
Each year, thousands of people in hundreds of communities around the country join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, support and research. We spoke with Reneé Jones, a volunteer planning…
Want to know one thing that’s not canceled this year? Holiday cheer! And the Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is bringing a sleigh full of it during their first-ever virtual Market Noel. Shop safely from over 50 vendors and virtually…
Walking around my neighborhood, you’ll quickly notice that feral cats almost outnumber the human residents. And while they may be cute, they’re definitely a problem. Birmingham resident Kathy Stiles Freeland is leading an initiative against the issues feral cats wreak…
The season of giving is officially here, and we could all use a little extra goodness in our lives right now. These local organizations are doing incredible work for Birmingham children with special needs. Check them out + learn how…
If you have any kind of leadership role in a business or nonprofit, you know that tapping into the talents of all your people can be a game-changer. If you’ve ever wondered how to do that, you need to know…
Magic City Art Connection is joining Moss Rock Festival for a never-before-seen hybrid art event—MOSS MAGIC. Purchase tickets for the festival happening Saturday, November 7 through Sunday, November 8 in Birmingham.
Birmingham-based nonprofit, A Friend of Mind is now extending its mental health services to four new regions—Black Belt, River, Atlanta and the Gulf of Mississippi. Through the expansion, the team aims to bring a safe mental health space to adolescents…
After Hurricane Sally tore across the Gulf Coast, volunteers from the American Red Cross had boots on the ground as soon as possible to aid those affected by the storm. We spoke with Gary and Mary Mattingly, a husband and…
United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) affinity groups move the needle in areas of our community where social services are lacking. As UWCA rolls into the peak of the #HopeHappens campaign, we’re shedding light on three leadership organizations that strive…
Here is some good news. Jefferson County’s creeks and streams are getting cleaner.
A project at Ruffner Mountain has won the nation’s highest achievement in the field of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation, thanks to efforts to protect residents along trails and bats living in abandoned mines.