2024 District Impact
January
MLK Day of Service – Rebirth
Councilor Clinton Woods’s administration partnered with Rebirth Christian Church at 9am on MLK Day for a district-wide cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King’s legacy. An array of diverse volunteers, schools, faith-based institutions, and organizations came together to keep District 1 litter free.
February
Contractors Breakfast
Councilor Clinton Woods’s administration hosted a diverse group of contractors on February 22 at Uptown Jazz for the 2024 Contractor’s Breakfast. Held in partnership with the City of Birmingham, the Small Business Administration, UAB Small Business Inclusion, and the BCIA, contractors were able to hear from speakers, learn about available programming and resources, and chat with experts about ways to scale their operations and maximize business opportunities in District 1 and beyond. In addition to learning how to take contracting to the next level, attendees were able to network with peer companies and troubleshoot concerns – with special focus on how The City can help elevate minority-based contractors and disadvantaged businesses.
March
Huffman Basketball State Runner Up Celebration
The Huffman High School girl's basketball team advanced to the Class 6A Finals in March 2024, clinching a runner-up title at the State Championships at Legacy Arena. At a special, commemorative City Council meeting, Council District 1 honored the Vikings for playing in the championship game, and maintaining an impressive 3.5 GPA (team average) throughout their outstanding season.
April
New Amenities: East Pinson Valley Park
Council District 1 is constantly working with Birmingham Parks & Recreation to add new features to community parks, with the goal of creating as many quality community gathering places as possible. In April 2024, East Pinson Valley Park received several upgrades, including playground and exercise equipment, a D1 community garden, plus more.
May
Power of One Kickoff
In May 2024, Council District 1 launched The Power of One, a district-wide initiative established to empower citizens with the tools, resources, and knowledge to create cleaner and more sustainable neighborhoods. Founded on strategic actions that aim to combat the pervasive issue of excessive littering in Birmingham, Power of One aims to help individuals gain the skills to make environmentally conscious choices and become influential advocates in their communities – starting with signing “The Be Litter Free Pledge”.
June
Man Up Breakfast
Council District 1 commemorates the fathers and father figures who make our community strong through the annual Man Up Breakfast. The 2024 event was a major success, and included a panel on fatherhood featuring Mayor Woodfin, Doug Taylor, and Ted Debro – the latter of which was gifted a special Legacy Award. Whether you recently embarked upon the journey of fatherhood or bring a more seasoned perspective, this annual event is an opportunity to honor positive male role models across District 1 for the support, stability, and guidance they contribute to our community. We continue to celebrate upstanding men who set shining examples for District 1 youth.
Magic City Showcase 2024
In its fourth year, The Magic City Showcase Football Combine is a one-day event that gives high school athletes a chance to showcase their talents to college recruiters. As the largest of its kind in the southeast, with over 300 scholarships offered since its inception, attendees are exposed to coaches, scouts, and university representatives to some of the most powerful football programs in the nation. The June 2024 Magic City Showcase was a major success, with hundreds of athletes in attendance at Legion Field. In addition to working with partners like Rivals and 247 to build football profiles, kids were also able to explore tutoring and ACT prep resources to learn how to become scholar athletes. Organizers look forward to growing the event in its 5th year.
August
Jacks Grand Opening
In August 2024, Council District 1 celebrated the opening of Jack’s in Huffman. Councilor Woods, Huffman Neighborhood Association President, and community members highlighted the new dining option, incoming jobs, burgeoning business interest, and community gathering space with a special ribbon cutting event. The store not-only represents District 1’s growing interest to businesses, but stands as one of Jacks’ newest prototype restaurants – complete with a covered porch and rocking chairs that exude Southern charm. Buzz and visitor foot-traffic around the store has remained high since the grand opening.
September
Annual Fraud Prevention Summit
On September 27 at the East Pinson Valley Recreation Center, Council District 1 hosted its Annual Fraud Prevention Summit. The special session, held in partnership with AARP and the Sun Valley Neighborhood Association, had more than 60 attendees and educated residents on how to protect themselves and loved ones against the latest fraud techniques. Understanding fraudsters are increasingly targeting the senior community, insights were shared around a variety of fraud trends and financial crimes – with topics spanning housing, investments, healthcare, online/social media, and more. Speakers included representatives from the FBI, Better Business Bureau, IRS, and AARP.
October
Donuts with Dads
October 9 and 11 saw the return of Donuts with Dads, a fatherhood appreciation event in partnership with Sun Valley and Huffman Academy. The two-day event saw installments at each elementary school, and invited dads and father figures to come out with their child(ren), enjoy complimentary donuts, honor male role models, and have discussions about the importance of investing and uplifting the men who play a vital role in children’s lives. Collectively the events drew more than 400 guests, calling for organizers to expand venues in the coming years.
November
Turkey & Grocery Giveaway
Councilor Woods in partnership with Calvary Resurrection Church will host a Grocery Giveaway on November 23rd to give District 1 residents an opportunity to grab the food essentials they need in time for the holiday season. Understanding that Thanksgiving and Christmas see upticks in stretched budgets and food insecurity, the event aims to provide relief and extra support when families need it most.
