Pay It Forward

Pay It Forward: Sonza Yelder Winters of Selma

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Sonza Yelder Winters works at Walmart and is also a minister at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Selma. But it’s what she does outside her main jobs that made her friend, Jan Crews, nominate her for the Pay It Forward award.

Pay It Forward: Larry Johnson of Montgomery

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    Our Pay it Forward honoree this week is Larry Johnson of Montgomery. He goes above and beyond to lend a helping hand wherever he can. “Larry is a genuine, compassionate caregiver. He’s a husband. He’s a father of loving kids, and Larry goes above and beyond to help anyone that can he can help,” said Bessie Lucas. Lucas…

Pay It Forward: Jasmine Kennedy of Camden

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  Jasmine Kennedy graduated from Alabama State University in 2016 and came back to her home in Wilcox County to give back. As Executive Director of the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce, she started a food drive called “Giving Thanks in Wilcox County.” “It has been so amazing to see it grow with the support of local businesses and even…

Pay It Forward: Sidney Williams of Montgomery

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Sidney Williams may not have an official role inside Montgomery Public Schools anymore, but he absolutely has a role in each student’s and teacher’s life. “At the beginning of the year, I go to the school principals and ask are there any students that might need a school uniform or any students that might need school supplies? If I can…

Pay It Forward: Tammie Rice of Greenville

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    Tammie Rice is a co-owner of Carter Rice & West Funeral Home in Greenville. Although she may have to see people during times of their sadness, in her spare time she wants to be part of their joy. “She’s great in the community. She is a native of Greenville. She graduate from Greenville High School in 1982. She’s…