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…
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…
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…
On Global Pay It Forward Day, Action 8 is honoring our Pay It Forward partner, Stewart Vance of the Vance Law Firm.
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…
Kai Weekly is the leader of a ministry called Celebrate Recovery at Santuck Baptist Church.
Rosemary Bowman loves to help others whether it’s cooking for them, paying bills for them, or giving them a ride to the doctor.
Brian Smith is the manager at Eastdale Mall. He goes above and beyond every day to help make a difference not just at the mall, but in the community as well.
If you’ve ever been to Heritage Barber Shop across the street from Alabama State University, then you’ve seen the familiar face of Vladimir Averett.
Theresa Jones leads an organization called Selfless Care Ministry where she has bags filled with necessity items ready to give away. “Teresa goes around sometimes riding in her car with little packs-ziploc bags of snacks and water for the homeless. Every year she does that,” said her friend Celeste Crenshaw. “I think Teresa could be a role model for…
