Oliver Robinson, Publisher

The issues in Alabama concerning the quality of life of each resident have become more apparent. We need more access to healthcare, more jobs, and higher wages to handle the increasing cost of living.

Everyone’s working harder and longer each week with little or no increase in our household income. As God fearing-people, we must keep the faith and look to the heavens for our help and direction. We can’t give in or give up. Our ancestors have been through much tougher times and prevailed. I ask each reader to believe that with hard work and fervent prayer, our conditions will improve for us individually and our children and grandchildren in the future.

The contents of this issue should be useful if you want information on finance, employment, and healthy living. Our staff has labored to gather information for our aging population. We are highlighting one supporter who provides valuable credit education to our most vulnerable population, college and high school students. To our other supporters, we are thankful for helping to educate our readers on issues that make a real difference in their lives every day.

We are always elated to feature a state governmental department that can be helpful to the people of Alabama. Applause should be given to Phyllis Kennedy, Director of the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, for taking the time to provide our readers with helpful how-to information regarding finding employment, training and the locations around Alabama where assistance can be found.

We hear at The Community Reinvestor magazine would like to wish the citizens of Alabama a safe and productive year.