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PNC FOUNDATION AWARDS $80,000 GRANT TO VIVIAN’S DOOR TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS, NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED, LOW-INCOME BUSINESSES IN SOUTH ALABAMA
For Immediate Release MOBILE, AL, Feb. 15, 2023 – Vivian’s Door, an economic justice 501(c)3 nonprofit, has received a two-year, $80,000 grant from PNC Foundation to support programs focusing on developing entrepreneurs and low-income small businesses in underserved communities in South Alabama. The organization aims to facilitate community development and economic success through local minority […]
Childhood Friends Working Together to Build Generational Wealth
Meet Grady Mason, Jr., Demarco Holt, Richard Striverson, and Ernest Battles, our Day 10 Heroes of Gratitude co-owners of Bird Express LLC, headquartered in Mobile, AL. With a burning desire to work together, build generational wealth, and make their communities better, Grady, Demarco, Richard, and Ernest, childhood friends, maritime industry partners, and managers with over 60 years […]
Meet the Koens: A Power Couple Shaping Their Community
Today, we applaud Larry Koen, Jr., CEO, and Carita Koen, COO of Green Magic Landscape. Carita and her husband, Larry, founded the company in April 2016. Together, this amazing power couple has built a successful lawn maintenance and landscape business with many awards to their name while raising four wonderful kids. They’ve been pillars, cheering […]
Supplier Diversity Manager Reshaping the Supply Chain
Today, we lift our hands and heart to celebrate the phenomenal Dr. Felicia Thomas, a native of Mobile, AL. She is the Supplier Diversity Manager at Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS), a utility company in Mobile, AL. She’s been an immense supporter of Vivian’s Door, and we salute her for her contributions today! […]
Reshaping the Supply Chain and Creating More Seats at the Table
The work we do at Vivian’s Door is sometimes daunting, and it’s always delightful to find people working hard to empower our community’s economic growth. Today, we shine the light on a phenomenal woman, Dr. Felicia Thomas, Supplier Diversity Manager, MAWSS. She works tirelessly to reshape the supply chain here in Mobile, AL to create […]
The Power of Networking
The power of Networking: Connecting with other small business owners helps your business grow. Notable networkers live by the age-old “Giver’s Gain” concept, which is “what goes around, comes around,”…” If I give business to you, you’ll give business to me, and we’ll both do better business as a result.” Here are the three guiding principles […]
An Entrepreneur Committed to Serving the Community
Today, we raise our hands in honor of the deserving and humble Mrs. Winifred “Winnie” Dotch-Jones, a native of Mobile, AL, who resides with her wonderful husband, Mr. Peltrie Jones, in Upper Marlboro, MD. Winnie is a business owner and a Healthcare Administrator, a career field she has worked in for over 35 years. Currently, […]
Community Activist Committed to Creating Change
Vivian’s Door honors Mr. Robert Clopton Sr. today for his unwavering support of our cause. Robert Clopton, Sr. has been volunteering for over four decades; he and his team are local activists fighting for the rights of marginalized people of color. His volunteerism started when he retired from UPS after 32 years, with 29 […]
Creative Chef Serving Tasty Memories
Today is about culinary arts and succulent food. Join us in spotlighting Chef Karla Yvonne, a fantastic chef who joined in and helped us when we asked her to participate in our inaugural Soul Food Cookoff launched at the 3rd Annual Walk-Through Vivian’s Door Market Festival. For the 2nd Annual Soulful Sounds of the Season […]
Nonprofit Leader With a Heart of Gold
Here’s a one-two punch for you today: we’re excited to celebrate Mary Frances Clarke, another great Fuse Project team member. Ms. Clarke is the Director of Development at Fuse Project, a nonprofit organization based in Mobile, AL. She’s a remarkable helper and friend of our cause who is caring, compassionate, and authentic. She’s strongly supported […]
