In 1979, a small group of women founded the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary (GBHSA). The purpose of the organization was to assist the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by volunteering and raising funds to support their many programs and community efforts. That practice continues today, as the Auxiliary celebrates more than 30 years of service.
As membership has grown, so has the scope of the activities. Annual fundraisers held by the Auxiliary include their Jazz Cat Ball and Community Awards Luncheon. Auxiliary members also work as volunteers at the shelter and support other GBHS events, such as the Holiday Giving Tree. All of these events generate many thousands of dollars for the GBHS.
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary is always seeking new members who are interested in working hard, making friends and having fun! The only requirement to join the GBHSA is a passion for pets and the belief that every animal deserves a happy home where they are loved and cherished as part of the family.
In Loving Memory of Sharon Murphree Chapple Pierce
The GBHS and GBHS Auxiliary lost a beloved friend on Friday, September 24, 2010. Sharon Pierce was a long time friend and supporter of the GBHS and GBHS Auxiliary. A special fund was established in her memory so that her legacy of gentleness, compassion, and love may continue to help pets in need. You may make your donation online through the Sharon Pierce Memorial Fund donation form.
OUR MEMBERS
Robert Alden
Jennifer Allison
Alex Batten
Sara Beauchamp
Debbie Bennett
Andi Berger
Chelsea Brewton
Sally Brown
Sandra Brown
Mary Ellen Capps
Susan Carswell
Kaci Chapple
Julie Clemons
Angel Coker
Carol Coppock
Jennifer Cordover
Celeste David
Cheryl Davis
Patsy Dawson
Julie Elliott
Margaret Ellis
Kimberly McCain Ennis
Diane Ferguson
Brooke Garrison
Jennifer Garrison
Sharyn Gaston
Ramona Graffeo
Donna Hightower
Martha Hubbard
Julia Johnson
Brittany Jondle
Sela Joseph
Christy King
Melanie Lee
Elise Luckham
Lisa Maclean
Autumn Massey-Sims
Robyn Jones Mitchell
Cele Montgomery
Jill Montgomery
Darla Morrison
Donna O’Brien
Jocelyn Bradley Palmer
Tricia Preston
Megan Maguire Proctor
Betty Saiia
Colleen Samples
Sara Sciara
Toni Seales
Virginia Seibels
Jo Self
William Steen
Elaine Taliaferro
Carol Waites
Eleanor Parker Walter
Grace Weitkamp
Kelly Wesley
Lou Willie
In loving memory of
Jennifer Alden
Martha George
Janet King
Sharon Pierce
Sara Ann Polhemus