Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission

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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Human Services, Job Training, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment

Mission: For three-quarters of a century, the Jimmie Hale Mission has been helping men afflicted by homelessness in downtown Birmingham through education remediation, job readiness and spiritual support. However, recent statistics reveal that more than 90 percent of the homeless population in our community is plagued by substance abuse. To combat this, the Mission has shifted its focus from rescue to recovery. By addressing these deeper challenges we can help our clients once again become self-sufficient and productive citizens. Our Active Recovery program is an in-depth, clinically-structured Christian group approach to helping residents understand and overcome the very issues that contribute to their substance abuse. In addition, each client works individually with a professional counselor throughout this 13 to 15-week process. We also provide residents with an educational curriculum through our Stewart Learning Centers that includes adult basic education, GED preparation and workplace skill sets as well as training for accredited short-term certificates, industry-based certifications and collegiate enrollment. This dynamic approach to recovery and independence is offered for free to those in need. Our mission is to transform adults directly affected by homelessness, poverty-thinking, and/or addiction, into those who lead healthy, self-sufficient, and productive lives for the glory of God. Genuine transformation begins here.

Community Stories

10 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Encourage12 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

03/11/2024

Grace Klein Community loves partnering with Jimmie Hale Mission to serve Birmingham, AL. We love to live a concept of sharing where their plenty meets our need and in turn our plenty meets theirs. Collaboration is key to sharing the love of Jesus effectively in our city. We look forward to doing more together!

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Achilders1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/02/2020

I use to live in Birmingham and I remember driving the church van and picking up a young lady from Jimmie Hale and bringing her to church. Jimmie Hale was the start of her getting her life together along with her coming to church. Every since then (over 30 years ago) Jimmie Hale has always been on my mind. I believe in their ministry and glad to donate as I now live out of state. May God bless and prosper them.

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Carol112 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/24/2013

I frequent the stores a lot and they are always clean and organized. The staff is extremely helpful and offer great customer service

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Scott Board Member

Rating: 5

04/06/2011

Jimmie Hale Mission changes lives. As a board member for over 15 years, I've seen God's love and JHM staff heal broken lives. Men and women who had lost everything are now productive members of society.

I am also impressed by their stewardship of donors gifts. Contributions go toward helping the homeless.

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Mark Client Served

Rating: 5

03/20/2011

Alcoholism had taken my job in Graphic design and nearly every relationship in my life. While my father and sisters never gave up on me, their hope was greatly diminished after ten years of abuse and refusal to seek any help. After being revived in the back of an ambulance in 1999, I was convinced that I needed help and was accepted in the program at the Jimmie Hale Mission. The instructors were able to restore my relationship with God by helping me reevaluate who I am and what my life could become. They helped to breath hope back into my life. This new understanding moved me to reassemble my priorities and become a teacher. I am so very grateful to the individuals who introduced me to Jimmie Hale Mission and I am forever grateful to the master craftsman, my Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you Jimmie Hale Mission for the opportunity to live again.

Mark Silvers

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badarlin Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

03/17/2011

What strikes me the most about the Jimmie Hale Mission is their genuine caring attitude. Their love for Christ and for those that come to them for help is truly unparalleled. The people that make up this organization - staff, clients, donors, volunteers, etc. - warm my heart and make me proud to say that I am a part of this nonprofit.

friendofJHM Donor

Rating: 5

03/16/2011

My experience with Jimmie Hale Mission stemmed from a business relationship. Through it I was able to visit the mission, get to know the senior leadership as well as some of their “changed lives.” The facilities and the staff are first rate. It was incredible to witness the enormous blessing the ministry is to individuals and the surrounding community. Birmingham is blessed to have Jimmie Hale Mission. It has been a privilege for our family to support the ministry, and I highly recommend it to those looking to turn their lives around and to those who wish to donate their time and resources to a committed, genuine Christ-centered ministry.

WParkhurst Client Served

Rating: 5

03/16/2011

The Jimmie Hale Mission serves our community in many ways.
One of those is through the individuals that find themselves in need of the services provided by the mission. It is a place to turn for so many that have no other options. But it is much more than that. It is a place where an individual can experience a changed life. I know this first hand because my life was changed though this awesome ministry. Wes

krush Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/16/2011

The Jimmie Hale Mission represents a true dedication to helping your fellow man throughout their darkest hours of life. With a caring staff and a commitment to help those in need the Mission has and continues to make a significant impact on the Birmingham community. You can see the love of Christ in everyone at the facility and how it truly impacts the men residing there.

Reccos Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/16/2011

I have been supporting and volunteering w/ this ministry for over 20 years.
Their focus on meeting the real needs of those they minister to is evident in the way God continues to use them to positively impact thousands of individuals and families in the community.

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