By Sarah KuperThe upcoming KultureBall will not be just another black tie benefit, said Libby Matthews, vice president of growth at the Vestavia Hills-based autism nonprofit KultureCity. “It’s not just your typical, get dressed up and bid on a silent auction,” she said. “People who come say they’ve never experienced an event like it.” She said that’s partly because of … [Read more...]
Ice Age: OTM Fifth-Grader Prepares to Shine at Magic City Figure Skating Competition
By Sarah Kuper Creative, kind and intuitive. Those are the words Amy Stiftel-Sedlis uses to describe her 10-year-old son, Jared. “He is a unique and compassionate person and very well-rounded,” she said. A rising fifth-grader at Brookwood Forest Elementary, Jared has not spent his summer poolside or boating on the lake. Rather, he has been busy practicing on the cool ice of … [Read more...]
Spring Forward: GirlSpring Recruits Students to Join New Teen Board
By Emily WilliamsGirlSpring is showcasing a newly renovated website, revamped programming and a new teen advisory board featuring students from across the Greater Birmingham area. “We wanted to recruit girls from all of the schools in the area to help create offline connections,” GirlSpring Executive Director Kristen Greenwood said. The organization was created in … [Read more...]
Southern Hospitality: From Coach to AD to VP of Advancement, Joe Dean Jr. Keeps Coming Home to BSC
By Emily WilliamsJoe Dean Jr. may not have been born in Birmingham, but home is where the heart is, and his lies with Birmingham-Southern College. The senior vice president of advancement for BSC Athletics is the namesake of his father, National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU Athletic Director Joe Dean. Born and raised in Baton Rouge while his … [Read more...]
Reaching Out: UAB Benevolent Fund Extends Its Reach Into the Community While Caring for Employees at Home
By Sarah Kuper Now in its 31st year, the UAB Benevolent Fund campaign has reached a milestone. Employees from all facets of the UAB community have come together and raised a record $2 million to help UAB employees in need and fund local non-profits. The fund is governed by a council of UAB employees, and the wider UAB community has input on where the money goes. Through … [Read more...]