Village Creek Society Bush Hills Fun Day
May 4, 2019
Village Creek Society was awarded the PALS Governor's Award for 2018 this past November 2018.
We know that it is our many partnerships and relationships that make PALS a strong, successful organization, and we value the many contributions from these partnerships. Each year, we recognize those who give of their time, talents and resources to work with us to provide programs that create a cleaner and more beautiful Alabama. The Governor’s Awards honor individuals and groups in categories such as Media, Adopt-A-Mile, Volunteer of the Year, City, County, Judicial, County Commissions, Law Enforcement, and Litter Education. All cities, counties, PALS chapters, schools etc. are welcomed to nominate their respective groups, which will receive recognition during the Governors Awards Program, held each year in November.
Village Creek Society and The Willing Family and
Bush Hills Neighborhood Association Clean-up
April 28, 2018
- Gaylyn Allen
- Autymn Anderson
- Christian Arnold
- Fred Bell
- Kelvin Bell
- Rikia Bell
- Early George Billups, Jr.
- Shaqon Bolding
- Mariah Bowden
- Nethadeous Brown
- Walter Brown, Jr.
- Kenyatta Bryant
- Lisa Bryant
- Carol E. Clarke
- Direcus Cooper
- Caitlin Cruz
- Martel Davis
- Kimberly Bennett-Edwards
- Christopher W. Emerson
- Ashley Estelle
- Colin Fach (BFRS)
- Brandon Feagin
- Tarvares D. Fortune
- Richard Frazier
- Candice Gaines
- Gabriella Granado
- Tay’ld Green
- Jekevian Gullett
- Janiyah Hall
- George E. Harris, Jr.
- Otis Harris
- Marcus Harrison
- Tiffany Harrison
- Charles Todd Henderson
- Marcus Hinton
- Ulis C. Hollonquest
- Nishman N. Huffman III
- Stephanie Hunter
- Keauntae Jackson
- Yvette Jones
- Julia Juarez
- Ricardo Juarez
- John C. Kelly
- Fred Kenniebrew
- Kaniya King
- Lachelle Lee
- Antonio Levert
- Anthony c. McGinnis
- Diamond McKinney
- Izette McNealy
- Tre’ Marbury
- Felicia Mearon
- Justin Mims
- Janiah Minnifield
- Trey Morrison
- Ke’Arin Mosley
- Thomas Parchman
- JaQuan Perkins
- Cory Pettway
- Shellon Pickens
- Gideon Powell
- Jonathan L. Price
- Jaquah Prichett
- Amiyah Pugh
- Derisha Pyett
- Gabrielle Quinn
- Jayla Redwine
- Jamiyah Rhetta
- Erica Star Robbins
- Marilyn Roberts
- Brion Russell
- Jameria Simmons
- Orlando Smith
- Terrace Standfield
- William Stokes
- Bobby Streeter
- Ja’Mika Sullivan
- Myra Tarver
- DeVaunte’ Thomas
- Arial Thompson
- Joanice Thompson
- Brian Toner
- Mitch Toner
- Angela Toney
- Melissa Tucker
- Larry J. Turner
- NaKayla Tyson
- Matthew Vines
- Azikiwee Walton
- Kelcie Ware
- Corey Washington
- Kyndall Washington
- Antonia Weldon
- Alphonso White
- Arthur Wilder
- April Myers Williams
- Laila Wyatt
- Heath Brocker
- Denise Y. Rucker
- Yohance Owens
- Walladeen Streeter
- Rep. Juandalynn Givan
- Troy Perry
BCS: Power the Future “The Great Debate”
December 13, 2017
Wilkerson Middle And Ossie Ware Fall Debate
(Life Science Partnership First Annual Debate)
Students from both schools debated against Dr. Bernard Kincaid and Yohance Owens.
Students analyzed essential questions such as: How can politics enhance the environment by increasing sustainable resources?
How does DNA impact the community?
How can community leaders impact the future of education?
How can Students fuse science and politics to enhance their community?
Special thanks to both Principal Davis, Principal Davida Hill Johnson, Dr. Bernard Kincaid, Yohance Owens and 7th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Adolphus Jackson.
(Life Science Partnership First Annual Debate)
Students from both schools debated against Dr. Bernard Kincaid and Yohance Owens.
Students analyzed essential questions such as: How can politics enhance the environment by increasing sustainable resources?
How does DNA impact the community?
How can community leaders impact the future of education?
How can Students fuse science and politics to enhance their community?
Special thanks to both Principal Davis, Principal Davida Hill Johnson, Dr. Bernard Kincaid, Yohance Owens and 7th Grade Science Teacher Mr. Adolphus Jackson.
Wilkerson Middle School Debate with Yohance Owens
Village Creek Clean-Up August 19, 2017
Ensley Highland Neighborhood Association Clean-Up October 21,2017
Peace Baptist Church 100 Year Celebration July 8, 2017
Village Creek Trail groundbreaking ceremony held
ENSLEY, Ala. (WIAT) — Adventurous Birmingham residents will soon be able to hike a new trail in Ensley.
The Village Creek Society hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to kick off phase one of building the new trail. The Village Creek Linear Park and Trail will be built in six phases overall.
Several guest speakers were on hand for the ceremony, including Birmingham Mayor William Bell and City Councilman Marcus Lundy.
Executive Director of Village Creek Society Yohance Owens says the project is a long time coming and the neighborhood is welcoming it with open arms.
“This area has seen many years of despair, but now we’re looking at the good glory days ahead,” Owens said at the ceremony.
The project costs more than $2,000,000. It will take around 90 days to complete.
Source: WIAT.com
The Village Creek Society hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to kick off phase one of building the new trail. The Village Creek Linear Park and Trail will be built in six phases overall.
Several guest speakers were on hand for the ceremony, including Birmingham Mayor William Bell and City Councilman Marcus Lundy.
Executive Director of Village Creek Society Yohance Owens says the project is a long time coming and the neighborhood is welcoming it with open arms.
“This area has seen many years of despair, but now we’re looking at the good glory days ahead,” Owens said at the ceremony.
The project costs more than $2,000,000. It will take around 90 days to complete.
Source: WIAT.com
Bush Hills Clean-UP
Village Creek Society Executive Director Yohance Owens took part in a panel discussion about Connecting With Youth of Color With Community Water during the 2017 River Rally. Also, VCS Executive Director Yohance Owens took a tour of the Muskegon Lake.
Village Creek Society partnered with the City of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board Canoe and Kayak Event at East Lake Park on May 27, 201
Village Creek Society Executive Director Yohance Owens received The East Thomas Neighborhood Association Certificate of Appreciation Award from the Neighborhood President Thomasine Jackson on May 16, 2017
The Village Creek Society 9th Annual Spring Clean-Up and Ensley Neighborhood Flag Dedication Event on May 6, 2017
Village Creek Society vs. Wilkerson Middle School Debate took place on May 5, 2017. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the Wilkerson Middle School garden sustainability
Village Creek Society, Bush Hills Neighborhood Association, and The Willing Family partnered for the Bush Hills Neighborhood Clean-Up on April 29, 2017
Village Creek Society joined the Emerge Leadership Class for a tour of the Urban Garden West End on April 27, 2017
Village Creek Society Executive Director Yohance Owens took part in the McAdory Middle School Career Day Presentation on April 13, 2017
Executive Director Yohance Owens spoke to students at Barrett Elementary School for Career Day on March 16, 2017.
On Saturday, March 4th 2017, Councilman Marcus Lundy partnered with Village Creek Society to organize seven projects in six neighborhoods on one day. Projects vary from tree planting, trash pick-up, revitalizing mini-parks and building vegetable gardens. It was an exciting day and a great opportunity to show some of our neighborhoods some extra care and attention. Service projects took place in Dolomite, East Thomas (Wilkerson Middle School), Enon Ridge, Evergreen, South Pratt and Wylam.
The Town of Mulga Clean-Up was coordinated by Village Creek Society, Renew Our Rivers, town of Mulga, community of Minor, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Storm Water Birmingham, Storm Water Jefferson County, Birmingham Fire Department and Alabama Power on March 25, 2017
Village Creek Society hosted The North Titusville Environmental Sustainability Workshop on February 15, 2017 at the Living Ministries Church. Village Creek Society partnered with GASP, The Nature Conservancy, Storm Water Management of The City Birmingham and Storm Water Management of Jefferson County.
Storm Water Management of Birmingham did an Environmental Sustainability Workshop at Echo Highland Park on January 16, 2017
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service January 16, 2017. Minor Parkway, Docena , Edgewater, and McDonald Chapel was the areas that was cleaned up by over 300 volunteers
Storm Water Management of Birmingham administer an Environmental Sustainability Workshop on December 16, 2016 during the Village Creek Society Advisory Board Meeting
Executive Director Yohance Owens was panel member for the Consortium on Alabama Water at Miles College on October 18, 2016
Village Creek Society had the privilege to present Vulcan Materials Company The Village Creek Society Advisory Board Appreciation Award for their service and commitment to Village Creek on October 12, 2016.
2016 Village Creek Clean Up with Student Leadership
Carver, Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, Minor, Ramsey and Holy Family Cristo Rey High School with Village Creek Society volunteers participated for this wonderful community event May 7, 2016.
The clean-up begin at Avenue E in Moro Park Ensley side and 9th Street South Pratt side. Everyone met at Avenue F at Jackson Olin Student Parking Lot.
The clean-up begin at Avenue E in Moro Park Ensley side and 9th Street South Pratt side. Everyone met at Avenue F at Jackson Olin Student Parking Lot.
September 15-17, 2016 Renew Our Rivers Village Creek Fall Clean-Up
Village Creek Society in partnership with
Alabama Power Renew Our Rivers
Grand Marshal
City of Birmingham District 9 Councilor Marcus Lundy
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On July 14, 2016 The Village Creek Society received the Keep Birmingham Beautification Mayor's Service Award for 2016
UAB students go “Into the Streets” to help build up their community
University of Alabama at Birmingham students took full advantage of the opportunity to “Spring into Service” this past weekend.
Each semester, the UAB Leadership and Service Council hosts “Into the Streets,” a signature event for students, faculty and administrators to aid community service projects.
This semester’s event attracted more than 200 students who arrived at the Campus Recreation Center March 5 ready to disperse across Birmingham and make a difference for their community. There were 17 sites designated as areas of need, including Red Mountain Park, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army and the Botanical Gardens.
Hundreds of students participated in this year’s coordinated events to make a difference in their communities. (Sarah Reid Harris/Alabama NewsCenter)“The real importance of Into the Streets lies in the fact that it highlights the students as leaders at the forefront of helping UAB accomplish its mission to encourage partnerships that improve education, health, economic prosperity and quality of life through service at home and around the globe,” said David Dada, UAB coordinator of civic engagement.
Renew Our Rivers, in partnership with Village Creek Society and the town of Mulga, participated for the first time in this special day of service. Renew Our Rivers is one of the Southeast’s largest river cleanup campaigns, collecting more than 14 million pounds of trash and debris since the program’s inception in 2000. More than 70 UAB students and volunteers from Mulga joined the Village Creek cleanup.
“I think it was an amazing experience seeing the community, local agencies and University of Alabama at Birmingham coming together and working on this initiative,” said Sean Ryan, UAB coordinator for leadership programming. “As we were driving to city hall, everyone was shocked with the amount of trash but, leaving, all the students were extremely proud of their work they had accomplished. Knowing we could positively impact the surrounding community has no greater rewards, even if the folks may not know who helped them.”
Yohance Owens, executive director at Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, coordinated with community leaders and led the successful event._
“The community spirit was shown on March 5 because Minor and Mulga residents jumped in with service and a smile to each and every UAB student volunteer,” said Owens. “My motto is ‘One of the great aspects of our society is community service.’”
This cleanup was coordinated by Village Creek Society, Renew Our Rivers, town of Mulga, community of Minor, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Storm Water Birmingham, Storm Water Jefferson County, Birmingham Fire Department and Alabama Power.
To learn more, go to Renew Our Rivers.
Source: AlabamaNewsCenter.com
Each semester, the UAB Leadership and Service Council hosts “Into the Streets,” a signature event for students, faculty and administrators to aid community service projects.
This semester’s event attracted more than 200 students who arrived at the Campus Recreation Center March 5 ready to disperse across Birmingham and make a difference for their community. There were 17 sites designated as areas of need, including Red Mountain Park, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army and the Botanical Gardens.
Hundreds of students participated in this year’s coordinated events to make a difference in their communities. (Sarah Reid Harris/Alabama NewsCenter)“The real importance of Into the Streets lies in the fact that it highlights the students as leaders at the forefront of helping UAB accomplish its mission to encourage partnerships that improve education, health, economic prosperity and quality of life through service at home and around the globe,” said David Dada, UAB coordinator of civic engagement.
Renew Our Rivers, in partnership with Village Creek Society and the town of Mulga, participated for the first time in this special day of service. Renew Our Rivers is one of the Southeast’s largest river cleanup campaigns, collecting more than 14 million pounds of trash and debris since the program’s inception in 2000. More than 70 UAB students and volunteers from Mulga joined the Village Creek cleanup.
“I think it was an amazing experience seeing the community, local agencies and University of Alabama at Birmingham coming together and working on this initiative,” said Sean Ryan, UAB coordinator for leadership programming. “As we were driving to city hall, everyone was shocked with the amount of trash but, leaving, all the students were extremely proud of their work they had accomplished. Knowing we could positively impact the surrounding community has no greater rewards, even if the folks may not know who helped them.”
Yohance Owens, executive director at Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, coordinated with community leaders and led the successful event._
“The community spirit was shown on March 5 because Minor and Mulga residents jumped in with service and a smile to each and every UAB student volunteer,” said Owens. “My motto is ‘One of the great aspects of our society is community service.’”
This cleanup was coordinated by Village Creek Society, Renew Our Rivers, town of Mulga, community of Minor, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Storm Water Birmingham, Storm Water Jefferson County, Birmingham Fire Department and Alabama Power.
To learn more, go to Renew Our Rivers.
Source: AlabamaNewsCenter.com
TGI Serve Community Service Day at A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club
The Toyota Green Initiative (TGI) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) joined together on March 3rd for a “Military, Public, and Community Service Day.” The TGI Serve community service day helped support the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club.
The Village Creek Society also participated in activities, which aimed to help educate youth about the natural environment. Volunteers helped plant trees and enhance the gardens along with other activities during the event.
“Birmingham is special to the Toyota Green Initiative,” says Jim Colon, vice president of African-American Business Strategy for Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. “We came here three years ago for the Magic City Classic and have established some great relationships with organizations and leaders who are really making a difference for the communities here. We want to continue to forge partnerships and inspire environmentally-friendly living, which is why we are so looking forward to getting hands on at the A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club.”
Dedicated to teaching about the benefits of sustainable and green living practices, Toyota developed the Toyota Green Initiative in 2008 as an environmental stewardship platform to educate students, alumni, and surrounding communities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Source: MyGreenBirmingham.com
The Village Creek Society also participated in activities, which aimed to help educate youth about the natural environment. Volunteers helped plant trees and enhance the gardens along with other activities during the event.
“Birmingham is special to the Toyota Green Initiative,” says Jim Colon, vice president of African-American Business Strategy for Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. “We came here three years ago for the Magic City Classic and have established some great relationships with organizations and leaders who are really making a difference for the communities here. We want to continue to forge partnerships and inspire environmentally-friendly living, which is why we are so looking forward to getting hands on at the A. G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club.”
Dedicated to teaching about the benefits of sustainable and green living practices, Toyota developed the Toyota Green Initiative in 2008 as an environmental stewardship platform to educate students, alumni, and surrounding communities of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Source: MyGreenBirmingham.com
September 17-19, 2015 Renew Our Rivers Village Creek Fall Clean-Up
Village Creek Society in partnership with
Alabama Power Renew Our Rivers
Grand Marshal
VCS Field Director John C. Meehan
2015 Village Creek Clean Up with Student Leadership
Carver, Jackson-Olin, Wenonah, Minor, Ramsey and Holy Family Cristo Rey High School with Village Creek Society volunteers participated for this wonderful community event May 9, 2015.
The clean-up begin at Avenue E in Moro Park Ensley side and 9th Street South Pratt side. Everyone met at Avenue F at Jackson Olin Student Parking Lot.
Neighborhood Association Clean Up Day
(Click on date/neighborhood for details)
July 11, 2015 - North Pratt City
July 18, 2015 - Eastlake Park
August 8, 2015 - Sherman Heights
July 11, 2015 - North Pratt City
July 18, 2015 - Eastlake Park
August 8, 2015 - Sherman Heights
On April 12, 2016 Village Creek Society was presented the My Green Birmingham Champion of Sustainability Environment Award
Executive Director Yohance Owens was the guest speaker for the Alabama Wildflower Society Blanche Dean Chapter meeting on April 6,2015.
Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, Inc. and Norwood Resource Center partnered for a water persevation and chemical testing class on March 12, 2015
Executive Director Yohance Owens was the keynote speaker for Reeltown High School Black History program on February 25, 2015.
Executive Director Yohance Owens was the guest speaker for the Cahaba Group of the Sierra Club February meeting on February 12, 2015.
Executive Director Yohance Owens was a guest on the Shelia Smoot Show on 610 AM WAGG on January 31,2015.
Advisory Board Member of Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society Marty Schulman, gave a speech about the preservation of Village Creek and American Chessnut at the Adamsville-Forestdale Lions Club meeting on January 27, 2015.
Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, Inc. and Hands-On Birmingham partnered for the 1st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Village Creek Clean Up on January 19, 2015
Executive Director Yohance Owens volunteered as a Judge on January 15, 2015 for Booker T.Washington Elementary Spelling Bee Contest.
Executive Director Yohance Owens took a tour with Village Creek Advisory Board Member Marty Schulman and The Cahaba River Society in the Headwater Section of Village Creek on December 8, 2014
Executive Director Yohance Owens took a tour with Village Creek Advisory Board Member Marty Schulman and The Cahaba River Society in the Headwater Section of Village Creek on December 8, 2014
The Nature Conservancy and The Freshwater Land Trust visited The Village Creek Human And Environmental Justice Society, Inc. on November 4, 2014.
Executive Director Yohance Owens spoke on 98.7 radio station during the College Fair for local High School Students in the Birmingham area on November 7, 2014.
Village Creek Society Executive Director Yohance Owens took part to strengthen with partnership with Central Pratt City Neighborhood thru there monthly meeting on November 3, 2014. Mr. Leroy Bandy is the President of this neighborhood.
Village Creek Human And Environmental Justice Society, Inc joint partnership with The 5k Run in the Junction on November 1, 2014 as the official water and powerade provider for the event.
In-Creek Clean Up
September 19-20, 2013
Out-of-Creek Clean Up
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Village Creek Clean-Up 2008
