Rock Bottom to Solid Ground

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For years, Rayshaun tried to navigate the chaos of life on his own. It wasn’t until he came to Royal Pines, surrendered his struggle, and began trusting in the Lord, that he found true healing. Rayshaun discovered the power of sobriety and a kind of peace he never thought possible.

Mike didn’t just walk out with a court order. He walked out with hope, a path toward recovery, and a reminder that God never gives up on His people.

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!

“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.”

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!

Every day, our homeless and hurting clients face a multitude of challenges that require a comprehensive approach to healing. Many have attended the “school of hard knocks” for a long time. That’s why our programming, including education, uplifts and transforms the whole person: body, mind and spirit. At the Jimmie Hale Mission, we care for our brothers and sisters in Christ so that they may re-enter society with a fresh start and begin successful, productive lives.