🌱 World Games 2022 Birmingham + Ministries Provide Utility Help

Morning, people of Birmingham! Kayla Harrison here with today's Birmingham Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 59 Low: 36.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Birmingham:

1. World Games 2022 Birmingham is hosting an art poster design contest for Alabama students. It is for students in grades 9-12, and the deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. Those who win first place will have their art turned into memorabilia that can be purchased during The Games. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. Faith Chapel and Greater Birmingham Ministries are partnering to offer utility assistance to those in need. They've established a fund of $25,000 for low-income families to pay power, water, sewer, and heating bills. (WBRC)
3. The Birmingham Zoo Fundraising campaign was wildly successful. They raised over $113,000 for its Emergency Animal Fund. The money will provide food and essential care for more than 550 animals, including many endangered species. (Over the Mountain Journal)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Event - University of Alabama at Birmingham (10:30 AM)
• Excel 2010 Basic Part 1 - Birmingham Public Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Betty White, and her work on behalf of abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society is grateful to join in the #BettyWhiteChallenge! Birmingham-based Books-A-Million is also participating in the challenge by graciously donating a portion of all Betty White books and merchandise sold now until Jan. 17, what would have been the legendary actress's 100th birthday, to the shelter pets at GBHS. (Facebook)
• The World Games 2022 Birmingham has partnered with four Birmingham businesses to host a poster design contest for Alabama students in grades 9-12. There are three themes and nine opportunities to win. First-place winners will have their art turned into memorabilia for purchase during The Games. (Facebook)
• The Birmingham Public Library is hosting its 19th annual MLK Memorial Lecture next Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. Dr. Teneasha Washington, an assistant professor at UAB's Department of Public Health, will discuss Black Maternal Health issues. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.