Backpacks For Success

  Jefferson Credit Union is excited to announce its collaboration with The Circle of Love Foundation for the Backpacks for Success Back to School Drive. From now until July 15, we invite you to join us in supporting local students by donating new and unused school supplies.  We're collecting backpacks, pens, pencils, 3-ring binders, notebooks, paper, tissues, hand sanitizer, markers, crayons, folders, and paper towels. In addition, for every backpack filled with supplies donated, Jefferson Credit Union will waive the $5 membership fee for new accounts for minors*. Want to contribute financially? Visit The Circle of Love Foundation’s website to make a direct monetary donation ...

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Marvel City Caribbean Foods And Music Festival

The Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival which takes place at DeBardeleben Park, Bessemer Alabama and  is a vibrant display of Caribbean culture that starts at 11:00am and runs through 9:00pm.  The event features live Reggae and Steel bands, a variety of performances to include dancing and singing most of which are interactive or include audience participation.   In addition to the music there is a wide selection of food, merchandise, informational and non-profit vendors to satisfy attendees. One of the most highly anticipated events of the festival is the costume parade that begins at the Bessemer Hall of History and ends at the festival venue in DeBardeleben ...

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