• In Celebration of Good Fathers

    In Celebration of Good Fathers

    We celebrate the good men who love being fathers; the good men who love making pancakes on Saturdays, who love running down a sidewalk behind a wobbling bike without training wheels; the ones who... more

  • Father's Day Favorites

    Father's Day Favorites

    In honor of Father's Day, we asked our readers to share some of their favorite recipes from their fathers, and we asked fathers to share their favorite recipes as well. Family, good food, and fun go hand-in-hand, and we hope these delicious dishes inspire your own Father's Day celebration. more

  • A Team Effort that's Changing Lives

    A Team Effort that's Changing Lives

    In a part of the world where basic education costs money and many desperately poor parents can hardly afford to pay, a Ugandan and American couple found they shared a dream to empower Ugandan children through education. They came up with an inspired plan that is teaching children to play soccer and earn scholarships to attend school and help break an age-old cycle of poverty, one child at a time. more

  • Good Dog of the Month—Rosie

    Good Dog of the Month—Rosie

    We received so many great Good Dog submissions from our readers! Some that made us laugh, some that made us cry, and all of them helped us to see the good all around. This month, we’ve chosen 7-year-old Australian Shepherd, Rosie, as our Good Dog of the Month. Born deaf, Rosie, with the help of her owner Leigh Warren, has learned sign language and now applies her love for people to help children, veterans, and retired citizens. more

  • Living the Dream

    Living the Dream

    Tony Hill, a single father of two sons, recently made his dream come true: he purchased his first home for his family. With the help of the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership, several Regions associates, local businesses, friends, and other volunteers, Tony was able to realize his dream for his family’s future. more

  • Good Dogs Gallery

    Good Dogs Gallery

    For many of us, dogs are dear members of our families. We talk about them as if they were our own children. We love their idiosyncrasies, their loyalty, their joy at each day, and we love the way that they love us. We asked our readers to share their own Good Dog Stories. We hope that you find as much joy reading about these Good Dogs as they bring to their families that love them so dearly. more

  • A Healthful Harvest

    A Healthful Harvest

    In celebration of National Nutrition Month, fresh, delicious organic vegetables that are locally grown and delivered to you right off the farmer's truck are highlights of the recent "Eat Right, Your Way" veggie-box program at Regions in Birmingham. Read this intriguing story about a local, family farm and get some great fresh veggie recipes that are sure to bring friends and family together to enjoy these healthy, delicious foods. more

  • The Inaugural Poet

    The Inaugural Poet

    After fleeing communist Cuba in 1968, one family's years of hard work, sacrifice, and dreams for their children recently culminated in a very unexpected call from the White House. In January, Richard Blanco became the youngest and first Hispanic chosen to be the inaugural poet. Read this inspiring story of a mother's dream fulfilled and Richard's poem underscoring our common humanity. more

  • Good Dogs

    Good Dogs

    We want to hear about your good dog! After all, your dog is the best dog ever, right? The funniest dog? The cutest dog? The smartest dog? The weirdest dog? The most courageous dog? So tell us your dog's tale, and send your favorite photo. We'll post it on our gallery, and once a month, we'll showcase the Good Dog of the Month. more

  • Real Life Superheroes

    Real Life Superheroes

    Thousands of superheroes in their finest array had gathered for a great cause. They had come for the Regions Superhero 5k to help support The Bell Center, which provides early intervention services for children with developmental delays. This is the remarkable story of two of the superheroes, Superman, aka Will McCalley, and his wife Anna Ruth, who were there running for their 2 year-old-daughter, Frances, who has Down syndrome. more

  • A Gift of Warmth

    A Gift of Warmth

    As a volunteer providing hot meals to people in need at a local church and through her friend and fellow volunteer Lacy Wallace, Janette Burgin came face to face with the fact that many children in homeless families in her community do not have a bed to sleep in each night. Because of her compassion, her desire to do something more to help, and her inspiration of her business colleagues and friends, over 300 sleeping bags were purchased and given to homeless children in her community. more

  • Digital Volunteers

    Digital Volunteers

    When the national organization of the Red Cross announced the creation of the Disaster Digital Volunteer program, it was the perfect opportunity for Jennifer Ryan to continue to serve a mission she cared so deeply about. Now, she provides answers for people needing emergency help and directions for getting relief for disaster victims. Read more about how Jennifer found a way to follow her passion for helping people in a crisis, while putting social media to work for a higher purpose. more

  • A Second Chance

    A Second Chance

    After three years of incarceration, Debra Williams was granted parole. But she had nowhere to go. Aid to Inmate Mothers, or AIM, a nonprofit agency dedicated to women like Debra, came to her rescue and invited her to come and live at their center. She now has a home, a job, a new life, and a new beginning with the help and support of AIM. Read more of Debra's story and watch her inspirational film about second chances. more

  • Perfect Pasta

    Perfect Pasta

    Ciao! See the Good readers are serving up their Perfect Pasta recipes -- great for any occasion. From light pasta dishes to hearty ones with chicken, vegetables, and salivating sauces. These pasta dishes are sure to delight the young and young-at-heart. Add a tossed salad, light some candles, and perfecto -- it's Italian night. more

  • A Reason for Running

    A Reason for Running

    Read about five Regions associates' stories and their passion for running. They all have their reasons. Each varied. And each with a unique story. Like Amanda Vandegrift. Amanda began to run as a way to relieve stress and then created an annual running event to honor her mother who died from colon cancer. Like Ben Calvert. Ben was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and runs to battle his disease. He has learned that "it's not always about how far you go but how hard you try." more

  • Campaign for Good News Part 2

    Campaign for Good News Part 2

    This summer, Chris Greig embarked on a "Campaign for Good News" journey as a way to remind people of all the good things going on in the world. He rode his bike from Alaska to Florida, stopping daily to film people who were doing good things in their communities. At every turn, he was pleasantly surprised by the goodwill he encountered. more

  • Passion for a Park

    Passion for a Park

    A stretch of nearly 40 acres of pristine wooded property would be the center of attention for nearly nine years in Deltona, Florida. With the passionate commitment of resident, Sandy Walters, she organized a group called Friends of Thornby Park and spearheaded the development of the land into a park that includes a playground for children with and without disabilities. more

  • Sit. Stay. Heal.

    Sit. Stay. Heal.

    When Earle is wearing his harness and vest, he knows that it's time to go to work. Earle, a golden retriever/lab mix, is a service dog in training with PAALS. On the weekends, it's family time where he is loved and respected by his volunteer foster family, the Rhodebecks. more

  • The Big Assist

    The Big Assist

    Athletic director, Ken Huffman with the Boys and Girls Clubs saw raw talent in 13-year-old Jasmine Jenkins as she played basketball at the club. She had skills that can't be taught. With Ken's dedication, coaching and mentoring, Jasmine hit ESPN's top ranking of players in the class of 2012. Suddenly she was getting calls from college basketball recruiters all over the country. more

  • Clowns On Call

    Clowns On Call

    A former chief of police, Mike Coppage finds his calling now as a part-time clown. Known as "Beanie the Clown," he is one of 30 clowns who make regular appearances at Children's of Alabama bringing much needed laughter to children and their families confronting illnesses and injuries. more

  • The World According to Gip

    The World According to Gip

    Since 1952, Henry "Gip" Gipson has been seen out on his porch giving impromptu guitar lessons to anyone who asked. These days, friends come by to play with Gip along with big-name musicians who seize the rare chance to play at what's grown over the years into a bona-fide juke joint known as Gip's Place. Gip sees the music as a form of love itself, bringing people together and spreading a little joy. more

  • Flowers from the Heart

    Flowers from the Heart

    On Sunday afternoons, the studio behind Jennifer Slaughter's home resembles Santa's workshop. Only instead of toys, there are buckets and buckets filled with vibrant flowers. This is where several hundred stems are donated each week for Jennifer to repurpose into beautiful new flower arrangements. When she is done, they will all be delivered to terminally ill patients in hospice care. more

  • The Power of Positive Breathing

    The Power of Positive Breathing

    Enthusiastic Yoga instructor, Jennifer Berman, is dedicated to bringing yoga's power to everybody. Recently she started a company that gives professionals a chance to take a break in their workplace, exercise and relieve stress through the hectic workday. Learn how she teaches others to strike a yoga pose and balance in their life. more

  • The Comeback Kicker

    The Comeback Kicker

    Alan Moore must have made for an unusual sight, alone on a football field of a local school. Here he was a retired man kicking ball after ball down the field, aspiring for a college football career and a return to the game after a 40-year hiatus. more

  • The Chef Farmer

    The Chef Farmer

    Executive Chef Tyler Brown is on a crusade to encourage people to take a longer view of food as more than a commodity. To him, food is a story. It's about gardens, farms, and the people who tend them. He tends both a kitchen and a farm in his quest to grow organic produce for the restaurant and to engage the community in the process. more