Libby’s Friends Provides Support for Families With Special Needs Children

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Libby’s Friends, a nonprofit that assists families with a child who has a disability, has won its share for accolades for great work including “Best Local Cause” twice and “Family of the Year” once, but Lane Hagan, who serves as Executive Director of the group, said there’s more. “I do this because I want to help. I want to help special needs kids and adults that need it,” Hagan said. “I’ve been Libby’s dad for almost 10 years now and I’ve learned a lot and seen a lot of things that the system does not do well. I wanted to figure out a way to financially support these families that really need it.” In 2023, Libby’s Friends distributed 241 grants across the state and raised $422,000 with hopes to achieve more. “Most were Birmingham heavy, but we do work statewide. It set us up nicely for this year and I’m hoping that we can do a little bit more than last year,” said Hagan. On May 1 at 5 p.m. Libby’s Friends Giveback Night will be held at Milo’s in Cahaba Heights in Vestavia Hills. He hopes to raise $500,000 and award 250...