A defining experience
A national spotlight on local kindness.
The Mother Mai Foundation’s Operation Hope brought Be Kind Birmingham’s story to a wider audience in 2024.
Operation Hope · June 2024
One of two Alabama nonprofits selected.
Mai Whelan—winner of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge—visited during a national tour celebrating grassroots organizations. The resulting recognition and support strengthened Be Kind Birmingham’s work and introduced its story beyond the city.