Category Archives: Community

Things We Never Knew We Never Knew

February 17, 2012 – 11:45 am

You think the only people who are people Are the people who look and think like you But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger You’ll learn things you never knew you never knew My daughter is singing “Colors of the Wind” in her upcoming voice recital. I’ve always loved the song, with its [...]

By Kathy | Also posted in Diversity Awareness, Human Rights, Immigrant Justice | Comments (0)

A People’s Time To Move

February 3, 2012 – 3:54 pm

Eighty people stand in a circle outside a church in Northport. Arms crossed, hands clasped. Latino, black, white. Invited to share their vision for a beautiful Alabama, voices ring out. Dignity, dignidad. Life without fear, vivir sin miedo. Peace, paz. Strength to stay in the struggle, fuerza para permanecer en la lucha. Faith, fé. Repeal [...]

By Angie | Also posted in Diversity Awareness, Immigrant Justice, Justice, Racism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

GBM 2011: The Year in Review

December 30, 2011 – 1:56 pm

Here at GBM, 2011 was a year of the unexpected, both heartbreaking and inspiring. On April 27, deadly tornadoes swept through Alabama, leaving wide swaths of the state devastated. The tornadoes didn’t respect the boundaries we often set between rich and poor, but recovery for people living in lower income areas has been slower than [...]

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GBM and the Birmingham Community Health Exchange

January 4, 2011 – 1:29 pm

Last year, GBM joined a project of Cyberpartners.com called the Birmingham Community Health Exchange. The exchange is a way for interested persons to see a specific list of needs from several local Birmingham organizations and to easily make donations through PayPal or volunteer to help. Each page on GBM’s website has a link to our [...]

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Fall Festival

December 17, 2010 – 3:29 pm

On Saturday, October 23, GBM celebrated the beautiful weather with a Fall Festival Community Day. The Leisure Ministry of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church provided a surprisingly large Moonwalk and delicious popcorn. Additional food and drinks were provided by board and staff. Special thanks to Bill McMullen who grilled hotdogs for the hungry crowd. Special [...]

By George | Also posted in Board and Staff, Diversity Awareness, Events | Comments (0)

Museum of Urban Art Mural

December 17, 2010 – 3:27 pm

GBM is pleased to announce the unveiling of a 3-part mural depicting Hope, Love and Unity produced by the Museum of Urban Art (MUA). While the official unveiling took place during the GBM Open House on Tuesday, November 9th, the project began over a year and a half ago. Rose Jones, then co-chair of the [...]

By George | Also posted in Events, Newsletters, Partnerships | Comments (0)

Holiday with Heart

December 17, 2010 – 3:21 pm

2010 HOLIDAY WITH HEART Each year, GBM provides Christmas food and gifts to families struggling to survive in our communities. We serve as many families as resources and donations allow. To make this all possible, we need your help to collect, organize, package and provide the following: FOOD Each family will be given enough food [...]

By George | Also posted in Education and Children's Issues, Poverty | Comments (0)

Building Community, One Person at a Time

December 16, 2010 – 12:26 pm

This is a busy time of year at GBM!  We provide holiday assistance for 250-300 families– food for a couple of weeks and new clothing and toys for children.  During this season of celebration, many families are struggling to pay bills and put food on the table.  Parents are out of work or, if they [...]

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