By Keysha DrexelJournal editorIn the last year she has served on the junior board of Horizons School, Jennifer White said she's learned that there's more to real philanthropy than writing a check.The 35-year-old Vestavia Hills woman said by volunteering at the school in Birmingham that aims to help young people with intellectual disabilities learn how to live … [Read more...]
Tommy Mayfield: ‘A Good Education is a Gift’
By Keysha DrexelJournal editorWhen he first started volunteering at Cornerstone Schools of Alabama in 2009, Tommy Mayfield was a little uneasy about going out into the community and asking for money to help the school, he said.But the 32-year-old Mountain Brook resident said when he thought about the Cornerstone students he had met, any reluctance to do whatever … [Read more...]
Hoover State of the City Address
HooverState of the City AddressJan. 9, 11 a.m.Hoover Country ClubHoover Mayor Gary Ivey will give the State of the City Address on Jan. 9 at the Hoover Country Club. The event begins at 11 a.m. The cost for lunch is $18. For reservations or more information, email [email protected]. … [Read more...]
Agents of Change: Robert MacArthur
Name: Robert MacArthurAge: 26Residence: BirminghamOccupation: Hedge fund manager for Forager Capital Management in Crestline.Education: Graduate of Magruder High School in Maryland and Amherst College in Massachusetts.Organization: Birmingham Botanical Gardens junior board member.For more information: Visit www.bbgardens.org. Robert … [Read more...]
Agents of Change: Jennifer White
Name: Jennifer WhiteAge: 35Residence: Vestavia HillsOccupation: Manager at Energen/Alagasco in Birmingham.Education: Graduate of Vestavia Hills High School and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Organization: The Horizons School junior board member.For more information: Visit www.horizonsschool.org. Jennifer White, Horizons School … [Read more...]