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How COVID-19 Caused a “She-Cession”
Money Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Vision Financial Group Several women-dominated industries were hit hardest by the pandemic. Since the 1980s, unemployment rates have trended higher amongst men than women during a recession. In previous periods of economic downturn, this made sense. Male-dominated industries, like construction and finance, were typically some of the …
Taking Care of Our Veterans
Legal Matters Brought to you by: Community Partner Bradford & Holliman As your family enjoys July 4th, give some appreciative thought to the 377,210 veterans and their families who live around you here in Alabama. Alabama has 1,713 military personnel who have served in post-9/11 wars which ranks 7th highest per capita in the nation. …
Readers’ Choices for Summer Fun!
Special Feature Congratulations to our Readers’ Choice Winners for Summer Family Fun! Entertainment Spot: City of Chelsea Events Recreation Spot: Gulf Shores Beach Retreat Summer Camp: Shocco Springs Camp & Conference Center Travel Spot: Greater Gadsden Tourism Dining Spot: Chick-fil-A Brookwood Village Thank you to all of our readers who participated in our Readers’ Choice …
Summer Reading Reaps Rewards!
Education Extra Reading is fundamental. It affects all areas of a child’s success. And summertime is a great time to make reading a priority. Dr. Amy McCollum is a pediatrician at Midtown Pediatrics in Birmingham. She says it is important for parents to encourage strong reading habits in their child, and she says that begins …
Free Downsizing Seminar: You Are Invited!
Senior Scene Come Join Our Family! We are excited and proud to say that Brookdale University Park is open to new residents! Brookdale residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a selection of care options to meet changing needs. The community conveniently located off Lakeshore Drive offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, …
Grow in Faith with Transformation Ministries
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Convene, www.convenenow.com Are you struggling to figure out your purpose in life? Do you feel that something from your past is blocking you from that purpose? Have you always wanted to help others but don’t feel qualified or even know where to start? Would you like to …
The Power of Community Prayer
Miracle Moments Brought to you by: Molly Maid of Birmingham, mollymaid.com/Birmingham “Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God.’” John 11:40 At Grace Klein Community (GKC), we believe in miracles and see them every day. With a community of thousands of volunteers, we cannot post …
Family and Business: A Winning Combination for Hobby Lobby’s David Green
Cover Story When Hobby Lobby’s David Green and his wife Barbara host a family gathering, things can get a little crowded. The founder and CEO of the crafting and home decor giant traditionally hosts birthday gatherings each month for their family, which includes 43 children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They also gather for holidays at …
Shades Mountain Baptist Church Welcomes New Senior Pastor!
Church Leaders George Wright was confirmed as the next Senior Pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in a church business meeting Sunday, June 27. Wright preached in view of a call in the church’s two services Sunday morning. He comes to Shades from Shandon Baptist Church in Columbia, S.C., where he has served for more …
Listening to God’s Threefold Call
Encouraging Word The word call is defined as “to ask or to invite.” I Corinthians 1:26 says, “For consider you calling…” And II Peter 1:10 tells us, “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling…” It is amazing that Almighty God would call us to Himself and that He would …
