Mission Family, While this isn’t a surprise to anyone, I have transitioned along with the Mission’s enterprise staff to King’s Home. I have had a mix of emotions over the last several days both in preparing for my final day with the Mission and beginning this new chapter with King’s Home. I was 21 years…
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the Mission will host Steve Green in concert on March 15th at Gardendale First Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, please see the flyer below and click on the image to reserve your seats today!
The Arby’s Foundation presented Jessie’s Place with a check for $6,000 Tuesday afternoon as part of its grant initiative to combat childhood hunger. The food provider has partnered with youth-focused organizations for more than 30 years and local Arby’s operators nominated the Mission to receive these funds “based on the great work [being done] in…
Shaquandra was working full-time at her Birmingham-area job, often clocking upwards of 10 hours per shift. The idea of needing the help of a shelter was the farthest thing from her mind, but as is so often the case, life took a gradual, but unmistakable turn in the wrong direction. Over a period of six…
The Mission Possible Bargain Centers of the Jimmie Hale Mission officially became King’s Home Thrift Better Stores Friday morning. The two Birmingham-based charities teamed up to better serve the homeless and hurting populations they serve. “We opened our first Mission Possible Bargain Center in May of 2000,” said Mission executive director Tony Cooper. “For…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) Navigating Life’s Issues The longer we experience life, the more aware we become that we control very little of life’s happenings. Situations occur, circumstances vary, events come and go, and issues develop all without our permission. Our primary goal is to manage as…
The Mission honored Dale Cooper, director of business administration, by celebrating her 25 years of dedicated service at a special retirement reception at City Club downtown Thursday evening. Countless friends, family members, colleagues, and special guests were in attendance to pay tribute to the wonderful woman they’ve all come to respect and love over the…
It got so cold, so quick. I would sleep in bus stations for warmth. Though originally a native of Prattville, Alabama, Jason found himself in New York when a welding position with a successful trailer business became available. Within six months of relocating, however, life off the clock quickly took a turn for the worse…
by Tony Cooper, Executive Director (for Birmingham Christian Family magazine) STARTING A NEW YEAR As we begin a new year, I thought of a Bible verse that will encourage and enable us to successfully deal with the obstacles and challenges that life can bring. II Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us…
The Mission kitchen staff spent several days cooking more than 40 turkeys, 15 hams, dressing and gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, pie, and cake in preparation for the 750-plus meals that would be served at the Shepura Men’s Center and to hundreds of seniors and shut-ins throughout the Birmingham…
