Homelessness
Homelessness may be different than you think. Many people may think of an old, lazy, rough-looking transient who drank himself into homelessness. In reality the average homeless person is quite the contrary.
The Face of the Homeless (source: AGRM, local statistics)
- 11% are Military Veterans
- 59% of Birmingham’s homeless are Birmingham residents.
- 70% are under the age of 45.
- Most have been homeless less than a year (82%).
- Most report to be working or looking for work.
- The fastest growing population of “new homeless” are women and children.
While there is the small minority who “choose” to remain on the streets because of mental illness or a loss of self, we find that the men and women who come to our Mission are not looking for a hand out, but a hand up to get back on their feet… and back into life.
Contributing Factors of Homeless include…
- Death of spouse, child or other loved one
- Divorce
- Downsizing, under- or unemployment
- Escaping an abusive situation
- Lack of affordable housing
- Lack of education or job placement skills
The Jimmie Hale Mission has a true holistic approach to homelessness. Of course when men and women come to us seeking help, we meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter. But once their stomachs are full and they are rested and safe, we seek to find the reason that they are homeless.
Basic Needs + Bible-based Recovery + Education + Job Readiness =
Holistic Approach to Homelessness
Through counseling, Bible study, case management, education remediation and career readiness, we are able to address their specific needs in order for our clients to lead a self-sufficient life.
The Jimmie Hale Mission ministries
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