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Provides programs and services to empower youth and young adults, ages 10-26, to prevent high-risk behaviors.

10/13/2026

💜💗 The Gatherings WE’RE LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT BOARD CHAIR! 💗💜

✨ LEAD. CONNECT. ADVOCATE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE! ✨

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community impact, youth development, and organizational growth?

The Gatherings Mentoring Networking Outreach Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and community-minded individual to serve as Chair of our Board of Directors! 🎉

As we continue to grow and expand our reach throughout Jefferson County and surrounding communities, we are looking for a leader who is ready to bring fresh perspectives, strategic insight, meaningful connections, and a commitment to service.

🌟 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Individuals with experience in business, education, nonprofit leadership, finance, law, government, healthcare, philanthropy, fundraising, or community development.

Our ideal Board Chair will help strengthen governance, support strategic planning, build partnerships, champion fundraising efforts, and advocate for the mission of The Gatherings.

💡 This is more than a title. It’s an opportunity to help shape brighter futures!

If you believe in empowering youth, strengthening families, and building stronger communities, we would love to connect with you!

📩 Interested? Email: [email protected]

🌐 www.thegatheringsmno.org

📣 PLEASE SHARE! Tag a leader, business professional, or community advocate who would be a great fit!

💜 The Gatherings - Empowering Youth. Strengthening Families. Building Communities.

10/12/2026

DAY 12 OF 45
PURPOSE, PASSION & POSSIBILITIES! 🥰

I’m loving 45! ❤️

One thing about me, I love seeing people WIN! Whether it’s helping someone take the steps toward homeownership, encouraging a young person to believe in themselves, or connecting with people in the community, I genuinely enjoy what I do!

🏡 Real Estate has given me the opportunity to educate, guide, and help individuals and families make confident decisions about one of life’s biggest investments.

💜 Mentoring allows me to pour into the next generation, helping our young people discover their strengths, build character, develop life skills, and recognize the opportunities ahead of them.

And community involvement keeps me connected to the people, relationships, and opportunities that make a difference.

Different hats, different responsibilities, but the same passion; helping people grow, build confidence, and move forward!

At 45, I’m not slowing down. I’m making room for new experiences, meaningful connections, and opportunities to make an even greater impact.

✨ Day 12 reminder: Never limit yourself to one gift, one passion, or one opportunity. There’s room to grow in every season of life!

45 looks good on me, and I’m excited about what’s next! 🥰❤️

Jamie Oliver | REALTOR® • Entrepreneur • Mentor

10/07/2026

💜 DAY 7 OF 45 | SHOWING UP AT FAIRFIELD

Today at Fairfield, we kicked off Module 2 with a conversation about Mindset & Mindfulness. 💜

We talked about what mindset really means, what it looks like to be mindful, and most importantly; why these skills matter both in school and in life.

Our students had an opportunity to think through real-life situations, talk, laugh, and begin recognizing how being more aware of their thoughts and choices can make a difference in how they approach everyday situations.

And we’re just getting started! Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll continue building on Module 2.

Next week, we’ll move into triggers and emotional responses and help our students better understand what happens between feeling something and responding to it.

This is what I love about the work. We’re not just having conversations, we’re helping our young people develop skills they can actually use in real life. 💜

Day 7 of 45: Showing up. Building skills. Having real conversations.

10/05/2026

✨ Thankful I Get to Do Work That Makes an Impact-in More Ways Than One. ✨

Many people know me for the nonprofit work I do in our communities, serving youth and families through mentoring, education, and outreach. That work is a huge part of my purpose. 💜

But there’s another side of me that I love just as much-REAL ESTATE! 🏡

I’ve been a licensed REALTOR® since 2019, and I’ve been blessed to have the same broker, Keller Williams Hoover, since 2020.

For me, being a REALTOR® isn’t just about showing houses or getting to the closing table. I teach my buyers. I want you to understand the process, know what you’re signing, ask questions, understand your options, and have the confidence to BUY in today’s real estate market.

You don’t have to know everything before you start-that’s what I’m here for. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, preparing to buy later, ready to sell, or simply trying to understand where you stand, we can start with a conversation.

🏡 Educate. Prepare. Build confidence. Then BUY.

Jamie Oliver, REALTOR®
Your REAL Agent ❤️🔑
Keller Williams Hoover

10/01/2026

🎉💙 My Birthday Wish: Help Me Continue the Work! 💙🎉

First, THANK YOU for all the birthday love! Every call, text, post, prayer, gift, and kind word has truly meant so much to me. ❤️

This year, one of the greatest birthday gifts you can give me is a donation to The Gatherings Mentoring Networking Outreach Group.

We are continuing to grow and serve youth and families through mentoring, education, social-emotional learning, literacy, leadership development, workforce readiness, prevention education, and community outreach.

As we grow, so do the resources needed to keep this work going. Your donation helps us provide program materials, student activities, transportation, meals and supplies, facilitators, outreach efforts, and the everyday operating expenses necessary to serve our young people consistently.

🎁 For my birthday, would you consider giving $10, $25, $50, $10 or more if you are able?

No gift is too small. When people come together and give what they can, it allows us to do so much more.

I believe in being a good steward of every dollar entrusted to The Gatherings, and your support goes toward helping us continue the work and expand our impact.

💙 Make my birthday gift an investment in our youth and families.

Donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YPJDTGULQYZNW

Thank you for celebrating another year of life with me and for helping me continue walking in purpose. 🎂🙏🏽💙

09/28/2026

💜 More Than Mentoring

As we wrap up September, our students are moving from enrollment into orientation and programming with Teens Ignite +Ed.

During orientation, we begin with conversations that matter, not just about school, but about life.

We talk about mindset and mindfulness, knowing your purpose, attendance, character, confidence, overcoming obstacles, healthy relationships, decision-making, goal setting, time management, discovering your gifts and skills, and preparing for life after high school.

We want our students to understand that their future is being shaped by the choices, habits, relationships, and decisions they make right now.

And we don’t expect them to figure it all out alone.

That’s why we show up. 💜

To listen.
To challenge.
To expose them to new opportunities.
To help them recognize their potential.
And to give them practical tools they can carry beyond the classroom.

That’s Teens Ignite +Ed.

Mentor. Motivate. Inspire. Lead. Change Lives.

09/24/2026

✨WE’RE BACK AND READY FOR ANOTHER YEAR!

September means one thing for us at The Gatherings; it’s time to get back into the schools, reconnect with our students, meet new faces, and prepare for another year of mentoring! 🫶🏽

We’ve been busy with Open Enrollment, getting students connected to our programs for the 2026-2027 school year.

🔥 Teens Ignite +Ed - High School Students
📚 SPEED - Students Preparing for Excellence through Education & Development, Grades 6- 8

There is something special about seeing students choose to show up, get involved, and become part of a community that is here to support them.

And we’re still growing! 🏫

If you’re a school, educator, parent, or community partner interested in bringing The Gatherings to more students, we would love to connect.

September is just the beginning… we have a lot in store this year! 🔥💪🏽

09/23/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER IS OPEN ENROLLMENT MONTH AT THE GATHERINGS!

We are enrolling students and expanding school partnerships for the 2026–2027 school year.

🎓 Teens Ignite +Ed - Grades 9–12
Mentoring, SEL, leadership, life skills, literacy, prevention education, and college & career readiness.

📚 SPEED - Students Preparing for Excellence through Education & Development - Grades 6-8
Early-intervention mentoring focused on SEL, academic enrichment, leadership development, life skills, prevention education, and high-school readiness.

👩🏽‍🎓 Students & Families: Connect with us to learn about enrollment opportunities.

🏫 Schools & Community Partners: September is also an opportunity to connect with The Gatherings about bringing our programs to your students.

Mentor. Educate. Empower. Prepare. 🔥

09/22/2026

🎓💙❤️🤍 SENIOR INSTALLATION DAY @ MIDFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Today was a special day at Midfield High School as we celebrated the Class of 2027 Senior Installation! 🎉

As we enter another year of Teens Ignite +Ed at Midfield, it was meaningful to see our seniors step into this season that represents growth, responsibility, leadership, and preparing for what comes next.

To every senior: finish strong. 💪🏽

The decisions you make, the goals you set, and the work you put in during this final year are helping shape your next chapter. Whether your path leads to college, the military, the workforce, entrepreneurship, or another opportunity, keep moving forward with purpose.

And to our Teens Ignite +Ed seniors, we are excited to walk alongside you this year! 🔥🎓

Congratulations, Midfield High School Class of 2027! 💙❤️🤍

Your senior year is here. Make it count!

Address

1020 9th Avenue SW, Suite 212
Bessemer, AL
35022

Telephone

+12057898725

Website

http://www.thegatheringsmno.org/

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