Charity

Students at Montgomery Academy Raise Over $44K for Charity

Students at Montgomery Academy have spent the entire school year raising money for the Adullam House. The Adullam House is a local home for children whose parents are incarcerated. From bake sales, to dodge ball tournaments, the students were able to raise the money and present a check to a representative from Adullam House. “To see a group of kids…

Alabama National Fair Raises Money for Local Charities

The Alabama National Fair wrapped up on Sunday, Oct. 18, with a successful turnout despite the pandemic and mother nature. Things looked a little different this year, with no indoor activities, vendors, less rides, and limited attendance. Though, Garrett Coliseum was still open to nearly 7,000 residents each day. The fair is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Kiwanis…

Brantwood Children’s Home Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Brantwood Children’s Home hosted its annual ‘Fore The Love of Our Children’ charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 12. The event was held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville with over 70 people participating. Participants included Alabama State’s football coach, Donald Hill-Eley, and Tuskegee’s football coach, Willie Slater. The tournament was originally set to be held…

Non-Profit In West Montgomery Aims To Serve Washington Park Community

Some people do not have all of the simple luxuries that many of us take for granted; that’s why Mercy House is stepping up to help. The Mercy House is located in the West Montgomery neighborhood of Washington Park. It has been serving the community for two years, but got its official open as a non-profit organization in early October….

Montgomery Group Hosts Funky Thanksgiving Fundraiser

One local group had a little fun over the holiday last night…all for a good cause. The group Live + Listen held its annual Funksgiving benefit concert last night at the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. The event featured live music from the bands The Werks, McLovins, and Dank. Live + Listen works to promote music artists, as well as…

Greenville business gives back

The Greenville Check Into Cash business placed a box at the front of the store for donations. The Greenville area Check Into Cash employees are teaming up with the Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center to provide meals for unfortunate families in the area. During the holiday season, the Check Into Cash business will have a box at the front of…

United Way Launches Annual Campaign in River Region

The River Region United Way benefits people across the river region and they need your help to continue their work. The group announced their annual fundraiser campaign this morning. The River Region United Way works to support the community by helping under served resident meet their basic needs. The River Region United Way funds around 40 agencies across the area to…

Ex-NFL Player Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Ohio Charity

CLEVELAND (AP) – A former NFL player who stole money from Cleveland nonprofit groups he once ran has pleaded guilty to federal charges. A plea agreement signed Wednesday by ex-Cleveland Browns wide receiver Reggie Rucker calls for a federal prison sentence of about two years. The 68-year-old Rucker is scheduled to be sentenced in May. Rucker was charged last week…