Month: March 2023
Dramatically Improve the Life of a Local Child: Be a CASA Volunteer
Special Feature By investing in the life of a local child in need, you can change their story for good. For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) can help make a difference by helping them work their way through the court and child welfare systems in search of …
Commonsense Parenting
Best Books Parenting children can be frustrating and overwhelming. Desperate for a break? You’re not alone. Wish someone would hand you a parenting manual? In Commonsense Parenting, Jerry David, Sarah K. Mwania, and Shirley David outline a proven system for parenting. They share seven solid principles that have guided their families through three generations. 1. …
Free Kids Camp for Children in Foster Care
Special Feature For 15 years, Hope Church- A Community Church in Gardendale has hosted Royal Family Kids Camp. The free summer camp is for children ages from six-11 in the foster care system. To host the camp, Hope Church works in conjunction with the nonprofit, For the Children, a network of local churches dedicated to …
Easter Week Services & Activities in Birmingham
Easter is April 9, 2023! Here is a list of Easter Week Services and Activities happening in and around Birmingham. Click on the links for more details. April 3-5: Holy Week Services at South Highland Presbyterian Church Holy Week Lunches at Vestavia Methodist Church Holy Week Services at Canterbury UMC Seder Dinner at Metropolitan Church …
Fostering with Two by Two Rescue
The Family Pet Helping homeless, unwanted, or abused pets be adopted into forever homes is possible because of the transitional care given by a community of loving foster homes. While some areas of the country are realizing the value of this practice and consider it to be innovative, it has been how Helena, Ala. based …
Banks Academy Adds Middle School
Education Extra Next fall Banks Academy will welcome 6th grade students as it expands to include a Middle School. The ACSI accredited non-denominational private Christian School is located in northeast Birmingham on the campus of Huffman Baptist Church. The administration explains that “As academic excellence is a key pillar in the mission of Banks Academy, …
