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National Volunteer Month
“Homelessness hurts when I see it, it really touches me. It’s
heartbreaking.” Scott began volunteering by serving meals every week at Jimmie Hale
Mission. Scott explains his motivation for volunteering in this way: “I didn’t want
[clients] to be alone. I listen and pay attention, this is something that I can do to ease
pain, I sit and communicate.”Breaking Free
Daniel is letting go of his old ways and trusting God. The anger that once ruled him has given way to peace, purpose, and obedience.
“I’m doing what I’m supposed to do now because I have plans,” Daniel said quietly. “I know I can make a real difference in others’ lives. I’m not stuck in my old ways.”From Strangers to Family
Each graduation from our Recovering Hope program is special and unique. Excerpts from Todd’s Royal Pines graduation speech, written below, reflect his personal journey – the challenges, the growth, and the friendships that
turn strangers to familyFrom Ashes to Easter
Darrell’s life has been on the edge of death more times than most can
imagine. Yet, through fire, addiction, and frightening close calls, God has quietly been shaping a new beginning for him.Up in Flames!
There is a long-standing church tradition of “burning the note” when a property is paid in full. On Monday, members of the Jimmie Hale Mission board of directors, it’s staff, and representatives from the City of Birmingham all participated in a ceremonial burning of the deed to celebrate the nonprofit’s ownership of the Shepura Men’s Center campus downtown.
