By Sarah Kuper United Ability will host its first Journey of Hope event Aug. 5. Formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, United Ability is replacing the outdated telethon fundraiser with a snazzier evening at Birmingham’s recently polished jewel, the Lyric Theatre. In addition to wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts, attendees will hear stories of UA families and … [Read more...]
Revitalizing Vulcan Park: Kiwanis Club of Birmingham Celebrates 100 Years With Centennial Project
By Emily Williams Throughout its 100-year history, the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham has remained cemented to its original mission while adapting to the often tumultuous environment of the city it calls home. As the club celebrates its anniversary, it is ushering in a new era with a centennial project to revitalize Vulcan Park and Museum and reflecting on its past through the … [Read more...]
A Summer Well Spent: Student Ministries Spend Summer Break Serving Others at Home and Abroad
By Sarah Kuper For Over the Mountain students, summer break is the time for lake trips and summer camp. But many area teens add church-oriented service projects to that list. Internationally and locally, teens did everything from paint houses to host summer day camps for disadvantaged children. Hoover Youth Stay in State While Discovering a Whole New World Once a … [Read more...]
A Husband’s Devotion: Father’s Day Holds Special Meaning for Hoover Family After Alzheimer’s Journey
By Faith Henley When Lois Green’s memory started to fade, her husband, Richard, and their children did not know how rapidly she would forget important dates, how to dress herself or even how to walk. “To look at her and see the emptiness behind her beautiful green eyes was heartbreaking,” said Sandy Lebeau, the Greens’ daughter. “Listening to her ask about her mother and … [Read more...]
Hitting the Trail for a Cause: Local Men Hike Pacific Crest Trail to Raise Money for Rett Syndrome Research
By Sarah Kuper Bennett Fisher and friend William Wells are three weeks into a 100-day hike on the 2,659-mile Pacific Crest Trail. They are trekking from the southern border of California to the northern border of Washington state. But Fisher and Wells aren’t just in it for the scenic views or bragging rights.They hike for Julie. Julie Grace Carroll is a Pell City … [Read more...]