About Be Kind Birmingham
Help should feel human.
Our story is rooted in a simple promise: practical support can be welcoming, respectful and built around the person receiving it.
Our story
Built to travel.
Be Kind Birmingham began with the belief that people should not have to cross the city, navigate complicated systems or surrender their dignity to access basic necessities.
Since 2022, a converted bus and a growing network of libraries, neighborhood sites, donors and service partners have helped that belief become a consistent community presence.
Our mission
To remove barriers to essential resources by bringing quality goods, practical support and trusted connections directly into Birmingham neighborhoods—preserving dignity, increasing access and helping people move from an immediate unmet need toward greater stability and opportunity.
Our vision
A Birmingham where income, ZIP code, transportation, housing status or life circumstances do not determine whether someone can access the support needed to participate fully in family, school, work and community life.
Leadership
Ashley Griffice
Founder & Executive Director
Ashley leads the organization’s neighborhood-based work, partnerships and continued development of its Community Barrier Reduction Model™.
B.S. in Psychology · Minor in Health Education, UABCity of Birmingham Academy of Civic Engagement · Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinating Committee, Housing Authority of the Birmingham District
Selected community recognition
Leadership recognized locally.
Recognition connected to Ashley’s community leadership and the work of Be Kind Birmingham.
Our team
Nate Brown
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Nate has served with Be Kind Birmingham since November 2022. He manages warehouse operations, inventory, event logistics, volunteer support and preparation for community pop-ups and partner requests.
Professional support
Specialized care behind the work.
Therapist · Be Kind 4 Bubba
Dr. Tynea Swain, LPC
Provides qualified counseling support through the Be Kind 4 Bubba program.
Accounting
Douglas White, CPA
Supports nonprofit accounting and financial stewardship.
Our values
Dignity. Access. Choice. Community. Sustainability. Partnership.
These values guide how we welcome participants, steward donated goods, choose community locations, collaborate with partners and tell the story of this work.