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Continue reading →: Treasures
I have worked with T for a long time. He has spent the better part of a decade on and off the streets. T grew up in Birmingham. He was 13 when he participated in the Children’s crusade, he remembers when the abandoned buildings in front of the downtown bus…
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Continue reading →: Spring art gallery
Our March 1 art gallery was stupendous. Multiple artists in multiple gene=res showcase their work. As always, our collective art table attracted young artists playing around. We were able to clear $500 in profits for the artists
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Continue reading →: A Meditation on poverty and abundanceWith a few small exceptions, my careers have always been centered within a framework of poverty. I began as an ecologist in a land losing it lushness to concrete and steel. When I thought that my needs lay outside of the peopled world and I only wanted the outdoors and…
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Continue reading →: A meditation on changeThis week, I have been thinking about the force of change in our world. One of my favorite writers, Octavia Butler has something to say about the immutable force of change in this world. In her “Parable” series, Butler elevates the inevitability of change to religion. She suggests that change…
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Continue reading →: A meditation on hopeHope is a beautiful thing. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my work and the belief systems around me. As a decidedly secular person, I’ve always approached my funding work at The Bham Commons from a secular perspective. Yet, the space in which I work, the entity that signs my paycheck,…
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Continue reading →: March Art GalleryWe will be holding our next Artists Cooperative art gallery March 1 from 2-4 and would love to see you there! We have had a new artist join us this month and her work is truly remarkable although I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise. We will post more information…
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Continue reading →: Those We CarryThere are a lot of people that I carry around with me, stories that destroy me and stories that uplift me. All of them are part of me now and this Last week I was given some stories that lifted me up to the clouds, I want to share just…
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Continue reading →: Meet our 2025 community leader cohortWe’re excited to introduce you to our incredible 2025 Community Leader cohort! While we didn’t have the full team together today, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at two remarkable individuals: Keron and Ciara. Our community leaders play a crucial role in building love and connections through health-positive…
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Continue reading →: Welcome To The Bham Commons!!Did you know that lack of Community support is one of the little known causes of homelessness? At The Commons, we believe in the power of Community and invite all of you to join us. Through our empowerment programs, we build positive support from within and work together to help…
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