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Growing up, Joe never knew the joy of Thanksgiving. There were no family gatherings, no turkey or pumpkin pie, no traditions of gratitude around the table. To him, Thanksgiving was just another day, except his mother didn’t have to go to work. “Thanksgiving Dinner” for him was usually just a grilled cheese sandwich in front of the TV. A home filled with food, laughter, and gratitude was something completely foreign to Joe; it was something he never dreamed was real.

Find out about how Courtney is on her way to a brighter future thanks to your generosity and learn about the Mission’s $6M Capital Campaign!

“When I stepped into church, God gave me back my desire to recover. I always thank God for brining me back.”

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Royal Pines Men’s Center sits on a stretch of quiet land in Hayden, Alabama.
This refuge is surrounded by pine trees, open fields, and the steady calm of God’s creation.
For 30 years, Royal Pines has offered men pathways to overcome the root causes of homelessness in a peaceful environment.

Jessie Hale Downs lived a life of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering compassion. At age 27, along
with her husband, Jimmie Hale, Jessie began the Jimmie Hale Mission to help homeless men in Birmingham.
Jimmie died just months after the Mission opened. Even though Mrs. Jessie was expecting their first child,
she was determined to keep Jimmie’s dream alive, and she continued the Mission by herself for ten years. In
all, Mrs. Jessie served the Mission for an incredible 46 years!