• Defining Your Family Legacy

    Susan Schoenfeld, Founder & CEO, Wealth Legacy Advisors Family Philanthropy with Susan Schoenfeld: A Hard Look at the Soft Issues 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1531 3rd Ave. North

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  • Reflecting on 15 Years: Women’s Breast Health Fund

    Anyone who’s ever been affected by breast cancer knows that the impact of cancer lasts long after active treatment ends. A cancer diagnosis and the treatments that follow can have long term effects on the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and can have a lasting impact on the survivor’s family too.

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  • 2024 Greenways Bus Tour: The People Behind the Preserves

    Communities play a pivotal role in preserving and acquiring land for green spaces, ensuring that areas like the Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, and Ruffner Mountain thrive rather than disappear. Without the dedication and action of individuals and groups advocating for conservation, these natural havens could easily succumb to development pressures. Through grassroots efforts, fundraising, and lobbying, people champion the protection of such spaces, recognizing their intrinsic value for biodiversity, recreation, and mental well-being. Consequently, these places become sanctuaries for wildlife, oases for relaxation, and educational resources for future generations, all thanks to the active involvement of people who understand the importance of safeguarding our natural heritage.

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  • Woven Together: What It Takes To End Poverty

    Frank discussion. Diverse views. Solutions that can move us forward. In our continued learning series that seeks to bridge divides and build solutions, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, in collaboration with American Enterprise Institute (AEI), will present Woven Together: What It Takes to End Poverty at 6 p.m. May 6, 2024, at Red Mountain Theatre, 1600 3rd Ave. S. in Birmingham. This robust discussion will feature two former members of the presidential administrations of Barack Obama and Donald J. Trump.

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  • Thanksgiving Table Talk: Tap Into Your Family's Philanthropy

    Traditional Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving holiday celebration party. Flat-lay of friends or family feasting at Thanksgiving Day festive table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view. As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, it’s not just about feasting on delicious dishes and enjoying the company of loved ones. Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on our blessings and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. This year, consider adding a philanthropic twist to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation with these thought-provoking table topics.

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  • Rethinking Inherited IRAs

    As you build your estate plan and consider how to provide for your adult children, keep in mind that naming children as the beneficiary of an IRA or other qualified plan should maybe not be automatic.

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  • Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts provides grants to local organizations

    In  its first annual call for proposals, the Philip A. Morris Fund for Design Arts of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded $171,500  in grants to six area nonprofits.

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