charity – Sherri Ross

Some of you know I volunteer with One Roof: Uniting Central Alabama to End Homelessness. For this year’s National Homeless Awareness Week, One Roof is partnering with Paul Janeway of St. Paul and The Broken Bones to raise awareness of homelessness in greater Birmingham. On November 17th, they will host an intimate evening with Paul, an auction of band memorabilia donated by members of St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and a gallery and auction of artwork by homeless and formerly homeless artists. Of course, there will be plenty of food, drinks, and fun, too!

Kurt Cobain’s cardigan just sold for $137,500! At the rate they’re going, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ memorabilia could come at a hefty price soon, too. Luckily, you can get your own piece of ‪Birmingham‬ music history at Under One Roof With Paul. We’ve got a fabulous jacket of Paul’s, signed albums, and even Paul’s iconic white shoes. Get your tickets today before these items hit the $137k price! All proceeds will benefit homeless services in greater Birmingham.

PLEASE help us sell out this event to help end homelessness in Birmingham. You can get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/under-one-roof-with-paul-tickets-18964625706.

I’ll see you there!

I last posted for #bloglikecrazy on Thursday. I knew posting Friday would be tricky because I work all day and then had an event to go to that night right after work. I was right. I had planned on blogging on Friday when I got home from the event, but ended up staying out until later than expected (happily) and didn’t make it. I blame my missing days on Friday and all the goodness that came with it.

I previously wrote about guest bartending at Naked Art Gallery on Friday evening for their Kitschmas Holiday Opening/3rd Friday in Forest Park and also trying to collect tips for the Crisis Center while I was at it. I don’t volunteer at the Crisis Center (yet), but I have many friends that do and some that work there, as well. It was a natural choice when deciding on where to donate any tips I might make on Friday night. I scooted over to Naked Art a little before 5 p.m. on Friday with Crisis Center literature in hand, ready to take on the masses.

I’ve been to 3rd Friday in Forest Park many times and it’s always a good showing. I think this one was particularly well-attended because a lot of the merchants were kicking off their Black Friday specials that night and there were carolers and other entertainment to start the season. I was also advertising free hugs with drinks and tips during my stint from 5 – 9 p.m. that night. I had no idea how many people were going to take me up on that offer, but I know I hugged at least 100 people. I had the time of my life! Friends, co-workers, Janes, neighbors, everyone came out. I was so tickled to see so many familiar, beautiful faces in the crowd and even happier to be serving them. What was the best part of the night? Swinging a little girl around in circles during her hug. Best.moment.ever. It was even better than counting the tips tonight to the tune of $208! I am floored and in awe though I am not surprised. Birmingham shows me everyday how generous her people are. I’m honored to call you friends. Update: I ran into a friend this morning (11/19/12) at the grocery store who wasn’t able to make it out on Friday night, so gave me a donation in the parking lot and she got her hug. New total is $213!

I cannot begin to thank you all enough for supporting our local artists, merchants, and non-profits. The Crisis Center thanks you. Vero and Naked Art thank you. I thank you. And if you didn’t already get your hug, be sure to stop me the next time you see me and ask for it. They’re FREE and I love to give them!

As always,

Love yourself.
Find peace inside.
Share happiness.

images taken by David Phipps, courtesy of Mr. Phipps and Naked Art

Sherri Ross

Category: charity

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