A Father’s Hope Restored
“I was shocked when my daughter walked into the county jail to visit me,” James shared. “I had been arrested for possession and Tiffany was living in Germany with her husband who’s in the Air Force,” he said.” “But here she came on a Sunday afternoon.” That was a turning point for him. “I just…
A Life Turned Upside Down
Olivia is your typical mom. She works hard and wants what’s best for her two kids, Shamiya and Jay. But things turned upside down when Olivia lost her job. Like many Americans*, Olivia didn’t have anything to fall back on and soon lost her home. “We were so nervous about going to a shelter,” Olivia shared,…
SHRED Day 2017
The Jimmie Hale Mission, along with Secure Destruction, is hosting the 6th annual Shred Day at the Eastwood Mission Possible Bargain Center. SHRED day will be held at the Eastwood Mission Possible Bargain Center’s parking lot from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd. Secure Destruction will be shredding your documents at no charge. …
Namesake of Learning Centers Passes
John (Jack) Stewart, former, long-time board member of the Jimmie Hale Mission and the namesake of our three Stewart Learning Centers, recently passed away at age 92. Jack, as he preferred to be called, served on the Mission’s board for more than 40 years. It was in recognition of this dedication and service that the…
Garage Sale Kits are Here!
For the third year, the Mission Possible Bargain Centers of the Jimmie Hale Mission will have FREE garage sale kits (while supplies last)! We all know that with the change in seasons, also comes a change in household needs. The kits are designed to encourage you to get organized, sell as much as possible, and…
Celebrating Success
Only the Lonely… Growing up, Justin didn’t have his parents around. His uncle was the only family member, the only one who helped to raise him. “I was lonely,” Justin recalled. As he got older, there were bad relationships and the lure to do drugs. “I never did drugs,” Justin shared. He was very proud…
From Homeless, to a New Home
“…On the verge of being on the street…” “Before coming to Jessie’s Place, we were literally on the verge of being on the street,” Sarah shared with us. They had just moved from Florida to Alabama for safety reasons. Sarah was pregnant with her third son when they needed to move and find a safe place to live. “Right after getting out…
Moving Beyond Poverty at Jessie’s Place
In December 2016, The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham announced its plans to invest in innovative programs to move the Greater Birmingham women and their children beyond poverty. Jessie’s Place of the Jimmie Hale Mission was fortunate to be a part of this recent initiative. Since being founded in 1996, this investment is the largest amount in…
Share your love This Valentine’s Day
Let the children of Jessie’s Place know you are thinking of them this Valentine’s Day! It’s easy: Download your card here and simply sign the card with your name or include your favorite Bible verse or inspirational message. Once complete, mail it back to the Jimmie Hale Mission at PO Box 10472, Birmingham, AL 35202….
