Citywide Resource Fair: Saturday, October 1, At The Birmingham Public Library

The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) is excited to partner with Childcare Resources to present the biannual Citywide Resource Fair on Saturday, October 1. This far-reaching event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at downtown's Central Library. It is free and open to the public. 

The Citywide Resource Fair will offer the Birmingham community a chance to gather information about opportunities, resources, and services available through local organizations and businesses. Health screenings and job recruitment will comprise supplementary aspects of the fair. Parents and guardians, please feel free to bring your children, as fun activities will be waiting for them on the second floor. 

Over 50 organizations and businesses are slated to host tables at the BPL's fall fair. Guests may participate in scheduled presentations dealing with health topics. There will also be door prizes, complementary snacks, and giveaways!

The BPL's partner for the Citywide Resource Fair is Childcare Resources, Central Alabama's only childcare resource and referral agency. This exceptional organization boasts a bevy of programs, including its Resources and Referral, Financial Assistance, and Training and Technical Assistance programs. Childcare Resources' representatives will share information about these programs, as well as about the Head Start program of Jefferson County. 

ALL Kids, Helping Families Initiative, Help Me Grow (UWCA), and Kidzone Daycare figure among other youth-centered organizations taking part in the Citywide Resource Fair. Children and teens are encouraged to visit the second floor of the library to take part in art and crafts and engaging games. 

If you are in the market for a job, apply for employment with Brasfield & Gorrie, Chick-Fil-A, Eagle Security, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (formerly Alacare), and UAB. Representatives from these local businesses will be on hand to assist in your search for a rewarding career. 

Hope, Bama Health Food's wellness bus, will be a special guest at the BPL's fall Citywide Resource Fair. Visit Hope in the library parking lot to peruse her selection of healthful prepackaged foods, herbs, and supplements. Jacquie Fazekas, owner of Bama Health Foods and founder of the nonprofit Bama Wellness Advocacy, will answer questions about her wellness events and workshops. Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., she will host a presentation on how to read and decipher food labels. 

Other organizations committed to public health that will participate in Saturday's fair are Birmingham Aides Outreach, the Dannon Project, and Morris Avenue Eyecare. Their representatives will provide free health screenings to interested attendees. 

Love pets and looking for ways to become more involved in the Birmingham community? Learn about volunteer opportunities with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and the Sugarbelle Foundation. 

The Cumberland School of Law, Legal Services Alabama, and Volunteer Lawyers will answer questions about your legal concerns. Guests may set up appointments for free legal consultations with representative of these nonprofit groups. 

For those interested in entering or continuing a program of postsecondary education or obtaining a GED, Lawson State Community College, and UAB's Education Opportunity Center will be available to assist you. To facilitate the realization of your educational endeavors, these organizations will offer help with the financial aid application process. 

If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse problems, take advantage of the Citywide Resource Fair to consult with the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Centers and R.O.S.S. Birmingham about their diverse range of services and compassionate support. 

The Lovelady Center will educate attendees about its outstanding re-entry programs. Other topics to be addressed on Saturday include financial literacy, health insurance, housing and utility assistance, re-entry programs, and voter registration. Opportunities and services for veterans and older adults (ages 55+) will be spotlighted at the Citywide Resource Fair as well. 

Please mark this invaluable event on your October calendar. We hope to see you on Saturday, October 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the BPL's Central Library!

By Margaret Splane | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Development Department