Shepura Men's Center

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Shepura Men’s Center, the oldest of the Jimmie Hale Mission ministries, was named in honor of the late Leo Shepura, co-director of the Mission for 36 years.

This facility consists of a 160-bed men’s shelter, dining hall, clothing distribution, chapel services, a recovery program, and a learning center for education remediation and career readiness. On average, the dining hall serves over 12,000 meals per month.

“The Shepura Men’s Center looks more like a college campus than a homeless shelter.”

– Mission donor

Environment has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself. Our new campus is inviting to men who come our way and inspires hope for a new beginning. We do not want to play the role of an enabler but strive to become a stepping stone for men to improve their lives. Our staff encourages men to enroll in the two-phase recovery program that includes:

Bible-based, 12-step recovery classes
Individual counseling sessions
Group and individual Bible studies
Work therapy
Education remediation and career readiness

Some people see homeless people and think, “Why don’t they get a job?” That’s our desire as well, and you can help. If you would be interested in employing a Mission graduate, please contact us at (205) 323-5878.

Would you like to volunteer?

Several volunteer opportunities exist at our Shepura Men's Center such as serving meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), conducting a drive (food, paper products, warm clothing, laundry detergent), or leading a chapel service.

Would you like a tour of our new campus?

If yes, please R.S.V.P. at (205) 323-5878, or you may register online for the following dates:

Upcoming Tours

Thursday, June 13, at 11 a.m. - register online
Wednesday, September 18, at 11 a.m. - register online
Thursday, November 7, at 11 a.m. - register online
Friday, December 13, at 11 a.m. - register online

Would you like to name a room or building in honor or memory of someone?

Naming opportunities are still available for our new Shepura Men's Center campus if you are interested in naming a building, suite or room after yourself, your family or in honor or memory of someone special. For more information, please contact our development office at (205) 323-5878. (See the downloadable file below.)