Pay It Forward: Jeff Johnson of Montgomery
Jeff Johnson, or “Coach Jeff” as he’s more affectionately known, has been coaching and helping young men in the Montgomery area get college scholarships since 2012.
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Pay It Forward: Pat Coots of Millbrook
Pat Coots volunteers his time to help out at his church whether it’s driving a church bus or sweeping the floors.
Pay It Forward: Charles Smith of Montgomery
Charles Smith is a retired math teacher who has returned to teaching for the state to help students improve their ACT scores. He has implemented math labs in most of the high schools in Montgomery. “I nominated him because everything he does, he does for our church and for the kids in the community, and not only in MPS, but…
Pay It Forward: Bernard Pace of Tuskegee
Bernard Pace of Tuskegee is a trained food service worker. He spent 23 years in the Army as a cook and supervisor. Now he uses his skills to help his church.
Pay It Forward: David Brunson of Wetumpka
David Brunson has been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years. He retired with the Elmore County EMA after 17 years. But he continues to serve others.
Pay It Forward: Cassandra Kennedy of Montgomery
Cassandra Kennedy has always been the kind of person to pay it forward to others whatever the need. “It’s what’s in my heart. I’ve been like this all my life. You know if I could do it, I’ll do it. If I got ten, I’ll give you five. It’s just me,” said Cassandra. Three years ago her husband was diagnosed…
Pay It Forward: James Marshall of Montgomery
Dr. James Marshall is celebrating 47 years as the pastor of Rosa Parks Ave Church of God. But his work extends beyond the pulpit as he has been a consistent advocate for social justice, bringing unity and support during times of hardship. One of the members of the congregation, Cynthia Mull, read a letter to him and his wife. “Your…
Pay It Forward: Daisy Bolden of Montgomery
Daisy Bolden just retire after spending 41 years working with seniors in the River Region. She has blessed a lot of people in those years and considers them family. “She is always at weddings and baby showers of the seniors and their families. I was so touched by that because she’s showing me how much love means. That’s really my…
Action 8 honors attorney Stewart Vance on Global Pay It Forward Day
On Global Pay It Forward Day, Action 8 is honoring our Pay It Forward partner, Stewart Vance of the Vance Law Firm.
Pay It Forward: LaQuesha Hollenquest of Coosada
LaQuesha Hollenquest says she was taught it is better to give than receive. And that’s how she lives her life. Hollenquest is a full time caregiver to her mother and is always ready to take care of others in her community as well. “She is always doing great things. I needed to go to the doctor. I needed to…
