By Sarah Kuper Celebrating 100 years in business is a milestone for any company, but Lee Edwards of Edwards Chevrolet said it is especially impressive for his family’s business. “Very few car dealerships make it this long. It seems like every decade there was some sort of major event or hardship: the Great Depression, WWI, WWII, the recession ... . It takes a lot of hard … [Read more...]
Star Power: Celebrities and Philanthropy Go Hand-in-Hand for Autism Acceptance
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...]
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...]
Jackson-Bush
Caroline Alan Jackson and Christopher Alfred Bush were married Dec. 12 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Auburn. The Rev. Jonathan Chesney officiated the ceremony. A reception followed at Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alan Jackson Jr. of Orlando, Florida. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Francis Smith … [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...]