AIDS Alabama Newsletter

The Vitality Banquet

Come out and enjoy a night celebrating life, health, and growth. Our panelists will converse about their life experiences with their health and growth to empower others to do the same and encourage others to keep going. Please RSVP by texting or calling (205) 575-8724, as this event has limited seating and will be available on a first-come, first serve.

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is officially here! We have Navigators across the state ready and available to help you find a healthcare plan through the marketplace onhealthcare.gov. Call 1-844-248-7698 or 211 today to schedule an appointment. During this time, we will not have open office hours but may be able to assist you over the phone. Give us a call today to get started!

Save The Date

Please join us on Thursday, December 1st, from 4pm-6pm for our Holiday Open House!We will celebrate another year of serving our community and commemorate World AIDS Day, too! There will be tours of all four of our main offices with great food, drinks, and music, and long overdue camaraderie. We can't wait to see and celebrate with you!

Bedding Donations Needed

We are getting ready to openThe Way Stationand are asking for donations of Twin XL bed linens. A "bed-in-a-bag" would be awesome! Blankets and towels would be great, too. We are asking for only new items, please. Drop-offs can be brought to AIDS Alabama, 3529 7th Avenue So 35222. Thank you so much!

The Way Station
Donate today
Contact Caroline Bundy atcaroline.bundy@aidsalabama.org

Help Make the Holidays Bright for Children In Our Housing Programs

Make a child’s holiday wish come true this year by donating to the 2022 Holiday Wish Program! AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to the children in our housing programs – gifts they would not typically receive due to household income levels. Most children’s wish list total between $150-$200, and donations can be combined to purchase items from the child’s wish list. Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, Sunday School classes, Church groups, or social groups! All donations are due by Thursday, December 1st.

2022 Holiday Wish Program
Donate today
Phone: 205-780-6058
Contact Heather Rauckman atheather.rauckman@aidsalabama.org
Donate online athttps://www.aidsalabama.org/holidaywish

Magic City Spotlight: Road repairs and improvements are coming to your district

Revitalization across Birmingham continues as more district road resurfacing plans announced

The city is continuing to finalize the 2023 Street Paving schedule. But don't worry, the plans are coming to your district too!

The city-wide resurfacing plan will be an estimated $12 million investment, with as many as 246 road segments paved (43 miles).

See the current list at www.birminghamal.gov/neighborhoods.

More Stories From The Newsroom

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has planned a week of special events to commemorate its 1992 opening.

The week will include major festivities and the recognition of The Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award, Myrlie Evers-Williams, on the evening of Friday, November 18, 2022, at Haven in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.

The celebration will feature R&B singer/songwriter Lalah Hathaway, special guest greetings; honors for distinguished leaders in the fight for civil rights; and an exhibit celebrating 30 years of vision.

Claim your child tax credit by November 15

There’s still time to claim the Child Tax Credit.

Most families are eligible for this up to $3,600 per child credit.

It only takes 15 minutes to file. But, you have to file by November 15.

Visit GetCTC.org/COB to claim your credit.

Crestwood South Neighborhood November Holiday Social

From The President Of Crestwood South Neighborhood Association:

Our last neighborhood meeting of 2022 will take place on November 28th at 6:30 PM at Crestwood Tavern. Following tradition, our November meeting will be an opportunity for fellowship with our neighbors. Prior to festivities, we will conduct a short neighborhood meeting to finalize any end-of-year business. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Plates, cups, cutlery, and drinks will be provided. Please provide your own serving utensils.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Birmingham City Council Highlights 11.8.22

Here are a few of the legislative highlights from Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, in case you missed it.
 

ITEM 3

Continuing the efforts to position the Magic City as a sports tourism destination, the Birmingham City Council unanimously passed an agreement for Protective Stadium to host the 16th Annual TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl.

Since 2006, the bowl game has brought an economic impact of roughly $161 million to the Magic City and is attended by people from all over the country. Bowl selections will be made next month to determine which teams will be playing. Last year, Auburn faced off against the University of Houston, a game that brought thousands of people to the Magic City.

“Birmingham consistently ranks in the top tier of college football TV ratings,” Councilor Hunter Williams said. “We are excited to host the two teams this year and make this year’s Birmingham Bowl the best one yet. We want to do everything we can to ensure this game stays here for a very long time.”

Here is the item as it appeared on Tuesday’s agenda:

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute, for and as the act of said City, an Event Sponsorship Agreement with ESPN Productions Inc., (“ESPN”), under which ESPN shall plan, implement, and host the NCAA TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl (“Birmingham Bowl”) Football Game in Birmingham, Alabama on December 27, 2022, at Protective Stadium. The TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl is expected to bring college athletics, numerous fans, visitors, and officials from outside the City and will create and foster community pride while providing recreation and entertainment opportunities for attendees, bring jobs and have a positive economic impact for the City. For ESPN hosting the Birmingham Bowl in Birmingham, the City will provide sponsorship incentives to ESPN not to exceed $200,000.00

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ITEM 6

In an effort to mitigate issues surrounding street flooding, the Birmingham City Council passed an item that will allow for hands-on support from the federal government (FEMA) for planning, engineering and grant assistance. This is at no cost to the city.

According to officials, the City will work with federal representatives to identify key flooding areas that need to be addressed. Birmingham is one of 20 cities that were selected to be a part of this program. Once the targeted areas are identified, the city will be able to apply for federal grant funding to help resolve the issues. 

“Flooding is something that we’ve seen more and more recently and is an issue that puts our residents in harm’s way whenever we see heavy rainfall,” Councilor Crystal Smitherman said. “I’m very excited to see this item move forward so we can begin to upgrade our sewer systems in a way that prevents dangerous flooding in our communities.”

Here is the item as it appeared on Tuesday’s agenda:

ITEM 6

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for, submit, execute, expend, accept and take any and all actions as are appropriate and necessary in accordance with the terms of the Grant submission requirements and Grant Agreement with the US Department of Homeland Security’s FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Direct Technical Assistance Grant to receive climate resilience planning and project solution design through process-oriented, hands-on support from FEMA specifically related to grants management assistance and project scoping activities to support the City’s drainage systems. The maximum expected project duration is up to three (3) years at no cost to the City.

The Bold Bulletin: November 2022

Featured Story: Breyana Makes A Splash with Fishing Club

At Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, we help girls discover and develop their inherent strengths. We encourage girls to explore their passions, dig into curiosity, and pursue their most ambitious dreams.

One Girls Inc. girl who embodies our mission is named Breyana M. She's a new student at Indian Springs School, but she’s already making a splash. Breyana has stepped up to form not just one but two new clubs at the school – an invention club and a fishing club!

Recently, Breyana led a meeting to share her three-year plan for the fishing club – attended by school administrators, Bass Pro Shop representatives, and faculty advisors. Breyana had reached out to Bass Pro Shop herself to secure the partnership, and staff at Indian Springs shared that “people left [the meeting] extremely impressed.”

Featured Impact: 2021-2022 Annual Report

Featured Impact:

2021-2022 Annual Report

Our 2021-2022 Annual Report is officially here, and we are thrilled to share the impact of your support! Just click the photo to the right to scroll through our digital Flipbook. Gain insights on how your investment makes a difference by reading Outcomes & Impact, or discover more about the Girls Inc. Experience in the Programmatic Highlights section!

Whether you read one page or all seventeen, we hope you take away this key message: All of this is possible because of you! Your support empowers Girls Inc.'s vision of powerful girls in an equitable society. Thank you for helping us build the next generation of leaders!

Magic City Spotlight: Family fun center planned for West Birmingham in 2024

Mayor Woodfin announces a family fun center planned for West Birmingham in 2024

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced that the new, city-owned family fun center is planned for the CrossPlex property in West Birmingham. The facility will be home to a skating rink, jump park, e-sports center, bowling alley, food court, and more. The target open date is sometime in 2024.

“I am thrilled to honor our West Birmingham residents by bringing this into their community,” said Mayor Woodfin. “The concept of sports and entertainment options under one roof will be a game changer for our families, our children, and our visitors. I envision this being a major hub for family fun and plan to make sure it is a state-of-the-art facility because our community deserves it.” 

Learn more about the facility plans by clicking the button below.

Mayor Woodfin joins Jefferson County legislative delegation to announce “exhibition driving” bill

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin joined members of the Jefferson County legislative delegation Tuesday morning to announce plans to file a bill in the upcoming legislative session to prohibit and impose penalties for certain forms of “exhibition driving,” which includes street and drag racing, burnouts, donuts, and similar activities defined within the bill.

The legislation would carry five to 90 days in jail and a fine ranging from $25 to $500 for a first conviction. A second conviction would increase jail time from 10 days to six months and/or a fine ranging from $50 to $500. Driving privileges may also be revoked for up to six months. 

“Exhibition driving is a problem that has spread through our community affecting our neighborhoods, our churches and our small businesses,” Rep. Hollis said. “I am committed to working with the city to strengthen the law to give Birmingham the tools to put a stop to this dangerous form of driving.”

Watch the press conference by clicking the image above or the button below.

Revitalization updates: Districts 6 and 7 street paving schedules released

The road to revitalization is being paved district by district!

The city is finalizing the 2023 Street Paving schedule. The city-wide resurfacing plan will be an estimated $12 million investment with as many as 246 road segments paved. That’s 43 miles. The current schedule and updates would include 27 road segments.

See the current list at www.birminghamal.gov/neighborhoods.

The Birmingham Zoo Presents Kenya Unmatched - A Tour Hosted by Chris Pfefferkorn, President and CEO

As an appreciated member of your Birmingham Zoo,
you are cordially invited to join
Chris Pfefferkorn, President and CEO,
on a classic safari to
Kenya Unmatched - October 16 - 27, 2023! 
 

REGISTER NOW
for a special information session to learn all about this experience of a lifetime!

WHEN:    November 11, 2022, 5:30 pm
WHERE:  Birmingham Zoo Learning Center

City of Birmingham Community Arts Grants RFP Now Available: Eligibility Checks Due 11/25

2023 CITY OF BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY CHECKS DUE NOVEMBER 25

The application process is now open! The first step is to submit an Eligibility Check no later than November 25 to ensure your community arts collaboration meets funding requirements in advance of the application deadline on December 30.

Four grants of $10,000 each will be awarded for projects that use the arts to address an issue impacting the City of Birmingham. Each community collaboration supported will be a partnership between an artist or arts organization and a community organization.

Project and partnership details do not need to be finalized to submit your organization’s Eligibility Check, so we encourage you to submit as soon as possible! Submissions are reviewed on a weekly basis. Once approved, your organization will receive a link to the grant application form by email.

Priority consideration will be given to projects involving small to mid-sized arts organizations and/or individual artists. Projects may be first-time collaborations or continuations of existing work. Projects must take place between March 1 and December 1, 2023.

New You Can Use - Upcoming Events

Aids Alabama Newsletter and Upcoming Events

Save The Date

Please join us on Thursday, December 1st, from 4pm-6pm for our Holiday Open House!We will celebrate another year of serving our community and commemorate World AIDS Day, too! There will be tours of all four of our main offices with great food, drinks, and music, and long overdue camaraderie. We can't wait to see and celebrate with you!

Bedding Donations Needed

We are getting ready to open The Way Station and are asking for donations of Twin XL bed linens. A "bed-in-a-bag" would be awesome! Blankets and towels would be great, too. We are asking for only new items, please. Drop-offs can be brought to AIDS Alabama, 3529 7th Avenue So 35222. Thank you so much!

The Way Station
Donate today
Contact Caroline Bundy a caroline.bundy@aidsalabama.org

Help Make the Holidays Bright for Children In Our Housing Programs

Make a child’s holiday wish come true this year by donating to the 2022 Holiday Wish Program! AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to the children in our housing programs – gifts they would not typically receive due to household income levels. Most children’s wish list total between $150-$200, and donations can be combined to purchase items from the child’s wish list. Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, Sunday School classes, Church groups, or social groups! All donations are due by Thursday, December 1st.

2022 Holiday Wish Program
Donate today
Phone: 205-780-6058
Contact Heather Rauckman at heather.rauckman@aidsalabama.org
Donate online at https://www.aidsalabama.org/holidaywish

Daughters of Athena Scholarship Fundraiser

Daughters of Athena was created to present opportunities for women of trans experience! Whether it’s beginning and/or completing higher education or taking on the brave world of entrepreneurship, our aim is to offer a combination of: financial assistance, personal enrichment, professional development and networking opportunities which will change lives! In addition, it is always our focus to bring awareness to the harmfulness of hate, transphobia and stereotypes and to work tirelessly to destroy its damaging effects.