By Erica Thomas, managing editor
TRUSSVILLE When it comes to giving back, the people of Trussville are no stranger to businesses spending some of their profits on the community. Courtesy Buick GMC is a perfect example of that.
The dealership recently announced it has reached the $100,000 mark in a program that gives to Trussville City Schools. Now, Courtesy is starting an additional program to help public safety entities in the city.
For the school system program, the dealership gives $50 of every car sold (new or used) to the schools. Drew Lolley, General Manager of Courtesy Buick GMC, said the money is then divided among causes. 50% of the money goes to a general fund to be used on technology or supplies for students. 25% goes to the athletics program, which is a big change from sponsorships in which the dealership formerly participated.
By Erica Thomas, managing editor
The Will Bright Foundation, founded by Trussville City Councilor Lisa Bright and her husband Bill, was awarded a grant by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), through INSPIRE (Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems).
The INSPIRE initiative addresses the substance abuse crisis by assisting with workforce entry or re-entry programs. The Will Bright Foundation, in partnership with the University of Alabama and others, “will expand and enhance the ongoing recovery and training program of the foundation,” a press release stated.
Out of $9.4 million, the ARC awarded the Will Bright Foundation $355,858. Other sources are adding to the fund at the tune of $153,292. The grant will be used to expand and enhance a recovery and training program.
By Tanna M. Friday, sponsored content
For more than 42 years Trussville attorney, William Bright, has had a passion for law and advocacy. Beginning his legal career in 1979 with the Alabama Attorney General’s office, Bright served under Attorney General Bill Baxley advising and representing the Alabama legislature, state agencies, and advocating as the people’s attorney for the citizens of Alabama.
Bright graduated from Auburn University and received his juris doctorate degree from Birmingham School of Law while working for the Alabama Attorney General’s office.
“I was introduced to law when I was a kid,” said Bright. “My scoutmaster was an attorney and he led me in that direction. I admired him greatly and ultimately clerked for him.”