Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Giving Back with Project Blessings


President and CEO of iLaw & iLawGlobal, Kenneth (Ken) Randall is among scores of volunteers who give their time to Project Blessings, a nonprofit organization located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, dedicated to repairing the homes of those in need. Created after a 2011 tornado ravished the Alabama area, the organization sponsors several events a year with the help of its local team, including Kenneth Randall.

For the past five years, Project Blessings has changed the lives of dozens of families in the Tuscaloosa area. Donating home repairs and other services to those in the community with limited means, volunteers find the way to give that is best suited to their skill set. In addition to this year-round effort, several events are held each year that generate press exposure and subsequent donations for members of the community who are in need.

Recently, Project Blessings helped to open a men's homeless shelter, as the previous shelter was destroyed by the 2011 tornado. In addition to a yearly talent show, the association holds a donations-only Thanksgiving dinner each November, with all proceeds going to further the Project Blessings mission. With 50 volunteers waiting tables this past year, over 1,200 people enjoyed a hot meal and donated what they were able to help those less fortunate during the holiday season.