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'Kind, Brilliant' Mountain Brook Man 'Cares About Our City'

Ralph Yielding picks up litter along the streets and plants flowers for the benefit of the community.

Ralph Yielding is making a positive impact in the Mountain Brook area.
Ralph Yielding is making a positive impact in the Mountain Brook area. (Patch)

Mountain Brook, AL — Without community leaders, Mountain Brook wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Betsy Marks, a Mountain Brook reader who nominated Ralph Yielding.

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How do you know this community leader?

From social media.

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What does this community leader do?

He picks up litter along Mountain Brook streets and plants flowers

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

He cares about our city.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

He is kind, brilliant, open-minded and caring.

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Know a community leader who deserves a shout-out?

Nominate them here.

This post is sponsored and contributed by Patch Community Leaders, a Patch Brand Partner.

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