ABOUT US

Founded by Doris Phillips in 2004, The Circle of Love Foundation’s mission is to garner support and awareness of, and to provide hope to those who need it most: children in need in the Birmingham area.

Through its members’ and many volunteers’ tireless work, and unparalleled passion for giving back to the future’s next great leaders, The Circle of Love has touched the lives of more than 5,500 children who would have otherwise gone without gifts on Christmas morning, or the most basic school supplies, like pencils and paper, on the first day of school.

Since 2004 the organization and its parent company, RealSource Title Insurance and Real Estate Closings, has facilitated the raising of more than $825,000 in gifts and supplies.

Today, more than 100 businesses sponsor Circle of Love toy and school drive boxes, bringing in hundreds of gifts and supplies each year for the children living in the five shelters with whom the organization partners.

Above all else, The Circle of Love strives to let Birmingham’s children in need know they have not been forgotten, they are not faceless, and they are not without support or care.

FOUNDER, DORIS PHILLIPS

Birmingham entrepreneur and philanthropist Doris Phillips is the founder of The Circle of Love Foundation and the owner of the organization’s sponsoring company, RealSource Title Insurance and Real Estate Closings.

An energetic and compassionate woman, Doris started the Circle of Love to provide hope to those children who found themselves in the care of Birmingham’s shelters. A child of less fortune herself, Doris is passionate about giving back to her community.

The Circle of Love provides the opportunity for her to do just that. Doris and her organization bring joy and new possibilities to the forgotten children in her city, and she strives each day to touch the life of even one child in a way that empowers them toward a better future.

In her spare time, Doris enjoys exercising, listening to audio books, activities at the lake, and spending time with her husband Glenn.

FINANCIAL CHAIR, BRANDY BRASHER

The club’s financial chair and a licensed Title Agent, Closing Agent and Underwriter with RealSource, Brandy has been with the organization almost from the start.

As one of The Circle of Love’s core members, Brandy is highly involved in the planning of the organization’s yearly events. She loves seeing all the donations come in and helping organize everything for delivery. Most of all, Brandy loves spending Black Friday shopping for toys to donate to Holiday Toy Drive and being part of the holiday magic that The Circle of Love brings to Birmingham’s under-served children.

Outside her office and Santa’s workshop, Brandy spends her days with her husband and son (Michael and Colin), playing cards and driving around in her Jeep with the top and doors off.

SECRETARY, DAINA SMITHERMAN

Circle of Love secretary and Title Agent with RealSource, Daina Smitherman joined The Circle of Love Foundation in its early years. She was immediately drawn to the opportunity to give something back to the community and make a difference in the children’s lives who need it most.

Though she plays an important hand in the organization’s events and day-to-day business, her favorite part of volunteering is the special moments she gets to experience while delivering donations to the shelters supported by The Circle of Love.

When she is not helping those in need, Daina enjoys being outdoors, shopping and spending time with my family.