William Matthews

Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank

Operates as a child care resource and referral agency

Operates as a bank holding company

Operates as a bank holding company

Workshops, Inc. is a private company based in Birmingham, AL.

Vulcan Park & Museum is a cultural and educational landmark centered around Vulcan, the world’s largest cast iron statue and a symbol of the city’s iron and steel industry heritage. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, AL. The park features the statue atop Red Mountain, an observation tower, museum exhibits, and the anvil exhibit, all operated by the non-profit Vulcan Park Foundation. The site preserves and promotes Birmingham’s history, culture, and industrial roots through educational programs, tours, and community events. The museum offers resources for educators, including lesson plans, virtual tours, outreach programs, and teacher symposiums aligned with state and national standards. Educational initiatives cover topics from the city’s industrial past and civil rights history to STEM and social studies integration, serving K-12 students with in-person and virtual experiences. Programs include artifact “traveling trunks,” live theatre streaming, and interactive activities. Vulcan Park & Museum also houses a history collection of over 14,000 artifacts supporting rotating exhibits and cultural presentations.

Operates as a bank holding company

Functions as a College/University

The private company is located in the US. The organization provides free, personalized one-on-one tutoring through trained volunteer tutors who engage students in reading, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and literacy games. STAIR offers programs such as the Rising Readers summer reading camp, BookUp! summer reading challenge, and "Read for Joy" initiatives, delivered both in-person and virtually. The organization supports students by providing new books and school supplies, and ensures volunteers undergo background checks and ongoing training. STAIR also offers resources for parents and tutors, volunteer opportunities, and multiple donation options including planned giving. Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 that focuses on improving literacy and self-esteem among lower elementary public school children, primarily second and third graders, across several parishes.