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    Hank is marking his independence from addiction by celebrating five years of sobriety in 2024… “Active recovery here teaches you about decision making at length. I learned that if you can begin thinking change,” he says. “you learn to make value-based decisions rather than emotional ones.” He knows having God in his life has made all the difference.

  • Come to Me

    Angela is a single mom of two boys. Recently, she experience great loss in a short amount of time. Her mother, father, and brother all passed away within months of each other. Angela had no time to grieve and the weight of suffering was so heavy. In addition to these tragedies, she also lost her job and was evicted from her home. Angela “fell iff balance,” she needed to mentally “reboot and restart.” All of this led to her breaking point and brought her to Jessie’sPlace.

  • A Legacy of Faith and Compassion

    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!

  • 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.”