Council highlights community groups and youth programs: Greedy House, Network Navigator, Reentry Alliance and Sigma Beta Club

BIRMINGHAM — The City Council opened Tuesday’s meeting with a series of community presentations and recognitions.

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and councilors recognized the Foot Soldiers celebration in the Civil Rights District set for May 2 and asked members to consider a $1,963 contribution toward the event. Operation HOPE representatives described Green Sox Day and financial‑literacy workshops and noted the nonprofit’s partnership with Walmart and city grant support.

Councilor Smitherman introduced Jordan Crawford and his mother Patsy Crawford, founders of The Greedy House, noting the group’s free food distributions, essentials room and programming for students and families. Patsy Crawford provided the organization’s address (422 6th Avenue South) and hours and said donations and volunteering information are on wakeupgreedy.com.

Naila Jackson outlined Network Navigator Day during Small Business Week — a multi‑day set of events with a startup fund for entrepreneurs and partnerships with the Birmingham Public Library and Auburn University. Woodlawn United presented its youth leadership YES program and brought students to the chamber to introduce themselves.

Councilor Sonia Smith read a resolution recognizing the Sigma Beta Club, and club coordinators and students accepted the recognition and thanked the council.

Council members praised the organizations’ work and encouraged continued civic engagement and partnership. No formal council actions were taken beyond the recognitions and photo opportunities.