Most of us spent the long months of quarantine shutdowns and self-isolating binging “Selling Sunset” or searching Pinterest recipes for how to make bread in a mason jar. Peter Anella, however, a high school student at Oak Mountain, and three…
Note: Photos featured in the article taken pre-COVID-19. The Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham is currently not allowing in-person volunteers, but you can still support their mission in many other ways. It’s no secret that nonprofits run on volunteers year-round…
For some children, the weekend comes not with the challenge of deciding what activity they’ll do with friends, but what or if they’ll be able to eat. Actually, it’s more than some—in Shelby County alone over 10,000 public school children…
A lot of people throw around the phrase “getting back on your feet,” but what does that really look like for each individual? Ashley, a client at Jessie’s Place shelter for homeless women and children, gave us a look into…
Family trips to the lake or to Disney, riding a horse or a firetruck, getting a room or a princess makeover—whatever it looks like, these groups make it happen. Check out 5 Birmingham nonprofits who bring life-changing experiences to children…
Construction, law, insurance and more—this group of Birmingham professionals runs the gamut when it comes to careers. One thing they all have in common? They’re all leading the way toward a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. Meet the top fundraisers…
Art organizations are part of what makes Birmingham shine so bright, but they’re hurting the most during the era of COVID-19. Supporting our most creative in the Magic City doesn’t always look like a donation‚ although those definitely don’t hurt!…
Calling all plant parents! If you’re living the green thumb lifestyle, or want to get more into it, why not save money while you grow your plant baby collection? 🌱 Here’s how to get 10% off plant purchases, shop local…
Everyone knows the Peanuts story. Linus van Pelt waits patiently every Halloween in a pumpkin patch to welcome the Great Pumpkin. According to Linus, when the Great Pumpkin arrives he brings joy and toys to all the children who believe.
When considering giving blood, its one thing to hear the stats. But it’s another thing entirely to hear how blood donations can truly impact a receiver’s life. We spoke with Khris Anderson, an Executive Director of the American Red Cross…
Did you know Birmingham is home to an adoption clinic that works with families from all over the country? It’s located at Children’s of Alabama, and it’s served adoptive families for almost 20 years. We caught up with the clinic’s…
Earlier this month, I volunteered to serve on the United Way of Central Alabama’s Visiting Allocations Team (VAT).
Before the COVID-19 coronavirus worldwide pandemic struck back in March, I loved attending fundraising events. There was one event that was permanently ‘circled’ on my social calendar. United Ability’s Journey of HOPE.
Make new friends and keep the old…you know how the rest goes. Or, you do if you’re part of The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). These future leading ladies are forging a future for themselves with help from the Junior…
Volunteering in your community is one of the most impactful things you can do. You get plugged into a group of like-minded people while making a positive change. These days, it looks a bit different. Here’s how you can volunteer…