By Emily Williams At the beginning of the year, Dalton Smith of Vestavia Hills took on the executive director position at M-Power Ministries, a non-profit organization that he knew very little about before he pursued the position. But soon he was a true convert to the mission of the organization, which provides GED and career readiness courses in addition to distributing … [Read more...]
The Heart of the Matter: Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Foundation Introduces Inaugural Fundraiser
By Emily Williams Within the walls of UAB Hospital, there is an organization that has remained unintentionally hidden from the eyes of the general public: the Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Foundation. The Birmingham-based nonprofit is preparing to host its first fundraiser, Hearts After Dark, Sept. 29 at Iron City. Brittany Wilk, the brains behind the event and the … [Read more...]
Auxiliary Efforts: Amy Grant Concert Will Benefit Big Oak Ranch
By Sarah KuperFor most children, a drugstore birthday card is not much to get excited about unless it includes cash or a check. But for a child living at Big Oak Ranch in Springville, receiving a birthday card could be the first time they’ve gotten a piece of mail with their name on it. “These children are not bad kids or kids that have gotten into trouble. They are … [Read more...]
A Night of Golden Opportunities: Adopt-a-Golden Birmingham Plans Sept. 15 Fundraiser
By Sarah Kuper The Night of Golden Opportunities benefit for Adopt-a-Golden Birmingham will be Sept. 15 at Iron City Birmingham. The event, now in its fifth year, is an opportunity for golden retriever lovers to gather and enjoy food and a silent and live auction while raising money and awareness for golden retriever rescue. The volunteer-based nonprofit works to rescue … [Read more...]
Ladies Who Launch: Museum Hosts Second Annual Celebration of Women in Aviation
By Emily Williams When Elizabeth Grady joined the Southern Museum of Flight staff in 2012, a small plaque tucked away in her new office space caught her eye. It mentioned Mary Alice Beatty, who, Grady would learn, created the museum 50 years ago. But the museum was not paying homage to the early aviatrix who founded it. “There was no mention of this woman besides this tiny … [Read more...]