Of the more visible needs in the City of Birmingham is support for the homeless population. I happen to work downtown, and can hardly walk a block without seeing evidence of the problem. Consequently, one of the reasons I started DoGoodedness was to focus on this issue and find ways to help.
Luckily, there are already some agencies in our area that are already doing great things for this sector. Top of the list is the Jimmie Hale Mission which has been around since 1944. This organization holds a special place in my heart because Mrs. Jessie Hale Downs was a regular at my church growing up.
Mrs. Jessie has recently passed away after an amazing life of doing good in our community. Since the age of 27, she has shouldered her deceased husband’s dream and served as co-director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, helping to expand it prolifically in the process.
The foundation of this Non-Profit is “ministering to the spiritual and physical needs of the poor and hurting in Jesus’ name.” They carry out that mission through a women’s shelter, a rural recovery program for men, fundraising thrift stores, teaching employment readiness, and a men’s center. Each of these parts represents a pivotal step in moving an individual from the streets to a self-sufficient life.
There are many ways that you can help the Jimmie Hale Mission. This straightforward page lists all of their opportunities. You can see the immediate impact that your donation will have.
Additionally, I would like to let you know about an event that is happening this weekend at the Mission Possible Bargain Centers. All proceeds benefit the Jimmie Hale Mission. I hope you can attend!
Super Saving Sale
Saturday, February 6, 2010
20% off All Day Long!
Customers can receive 20% off all merchandise all day long. Also on that day, customers will be able to register for a share of $440.00 in gift certificates.
Sale is taking place at all three Mission Possible Bargain Centers in Eastwood, Hanceville and Pinson.
Eastwood store- 1569 Cooper Hill Rd (behind Zaxby’s) Hanceville – 306 Main St. SE (off Hwy 31) Pinson- 4496 Center Point Rd. (near Jack’s)DoGood!
Matt
Please email me with any questions, comments, or stories on how you are doing good! matt@DoGoodedness.com
March 1, 2010 at 9:48 am
Matt,
Thank you for your kind words about Ms. Jessie and the work of the Mission.
The Jimmie Hale Mission could not do what it does on a daily basis without the support of people like you.
We would love for you and your readers to join us at an upcoming tour at Jessie’s Place on March 29th or our new men’s campus on April 30th. You may register online at http://www.jimmiehalemission.com/cal/
Thanks again,
Anthony Cooper
Jimmie Hale Mission
Thanks again.