More than 530 students living in inner-city Birmingham walk the halls of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama. The nonprofit school was founded more than 30 years ago to provide inner-city families with an affordable alternative to public school and a variety of tuition assistance options. Presently, the organization consists of an elementary school facility and a middle/high school … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2017
150 Years of Service: Canterbury UMC Celebrates Its Sesquicentennial With an Emphasis on Volunteerism
By Sarah Kuper It has been 150 years since Canterbury United Methodist began its ministry in the Over the Mountain area. This month, the church will celebrate its history with special Sunday services and outreach opportunities. The church serves more than 4,400 members and the community at large through programs for all age groups and … [Read more...]
Erasing the Marks of Breast Cancer: Over the Mountain Dermatologist Offers Free Radiation Tattoo Removal
By Sarah KuperTattoo removal can be a long and expensive process to undo what seemed like a good decision at the time.But for women with tattoos from breast cancer radiation therapy, removing the marks is more a matter of getting back to feeling normal.In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Skin Wellness Center of Alabama is offering free radiation tattoo … [Read more...]