Montgomery Regional Airport to host inaugural MGM Runway 5K
The 3.1 mile race will take place on Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 a.m. on the airport grounds.
River Region United Way
United Way Offices Working to Help Tornado Victims
The River Region United Way, the United Way of Selma & Dallas County, and many others, including WAKA and Winn-Dixie, are working together to bring help to tornado victims in our area.
River Region United Way starts campaign to help rebuild Flatwood community
CEO Jannah Bailey says 100% of the money raised will go towards efforts to rebuilding the community.
Jannah Bailey Named River Region United Way President and CEO
New leadership is coming to the River Region United Way which serves more than 40 charity partners in five counties.
Jannah Bailey Named River Region United Way President & CEO
The River Region United Way has named Jannah Bailey as its new President and CEO.
Brantwood Children’s Home Among Charities Seeking Help during Holidays
This holiday season, many of us will be cutting back our gift giving due to price inflation across the country. Though, what does that mean for organizations that depend on donations? Brantwood Children’s Home, executive director, Gerald Jones says this time of the year is hard, pandemic or not. But for the last two years they’ve struggled raising money after…
River Region education leaders discuss reading proficiency in part with the Bold Goal Coalition
More than 70 community leaders from across the River Region met in Montgomery today to draft an action plan to increase the number of children reading proficiently by the end of the third grade.
Local Charities, Non-profits Say Donations at an All Time Low Due to the Pandemic
Charities, non-profits, and organizations across the community are struggling to get donations as events are being cancelled and concern rises for financial situations.
River Region United Way’s New President: Ron Simmons’ Vision
The River Region United Way welcomed a new president and CEO in July. Alabama News Network’s Samantha Williams sat down with Ron Simmons Thursday to get an idea of his vision for the organization moving forward. Ron Simmons is replacing Jimmy Hill who served the River Region United Way for 10 years. He was the president and CEO for 6…
“Stuff the Truck” 2020 Another Big Success for Montgomery Public Schools
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank all of you who donated to the annual “Stuff the Truck” event to benefit Montgomery Public Schools. Saturday, members of Tie and Doll, Inc. were outside the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie in Montgomery to collect snacks and other items for students as well as cash donations. This year, a larger U-Haul truck…
