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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.

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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.

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