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Apr 9
2013Bo Bice, an Alabama native and American Idol celebrity, recently visited the Jimmie Hale Mission's Shepura Men's Center to share his testimony.
From left to right: Mission Executive Director Tony Cooper, Bo Bice and his
pastor, Donny Acton from New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian.Bice is a singer and musician who came to fame after winning runner-up (first place winner was country singer Carrie Underwood) in the season 4 competition of American Idol. His home church is New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian in Birmingham and it was his pastor, Donny Acton, who introduced Bice to the Jimmie Hale Mission.
With Acton's encouragement, Bice was happy to come talk to the men of our men's center. There, he shared his personal testimony about his struggles with addiction and trouble with the law but that with God's love and strength, he was proud to say he was one of God's "work in progress."
Of course, it wouldn't have been complete with Bo sharing some of his musical talents. Bo sang some songs from his new gospel album, New Soul Revival, which he says is about "family, fellowship and faith."
Thank you Bo and Donny for coming out to the Mission - your testimony and faith was appreciated and very inspirational!
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Nov 27
2012During the busy holiday season, we have three (count 'em - three!) days strictly dedicated to shopping: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But what about a day to give back?
Enter the national movement, #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is a day to encourage others to donate and give back to the charity of their choice. Instead of focusing on food or deals, it's a day to focus on helping others.
As you might can tell from the hashtag in the name, #GivingTuesday is a movement that was motivated and continues to thrive through social media. Though you are encouraged to donate, you can also help by sharing the tag #GivingTuesday in your tweets or online posts.
If you'd like to take part in #GivingTuesday and the Jimmie Hale Mission is your charity of choice, then click here to make your donation now. You can also donate your gently-used items as well. Just click here to learn more about making your in-kind donation.
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Nov 26
2012It's no longer Thanksgiving, but we're still thankful for YOU - our donors, volunteers and supporters.
Volunteers head out to deliver mealsAs a small gesture of our appreciation, we'd like to highlight some recent news stories about the good works that your support generated this Thanksgiving. See our volunteers and donor dollars in action...
ABC 33/40 covers our Thanksgiving meals - from serving in the kitchen to following meal delivery drivers!
CBS 42 shows meals served and packaged and talks with Tony about what all this helps means.
Thank you again for your support this Thanksgiving - we could not do it without YOU! If you'd like continue your goodwill through Christmas, click here to donate now or click here to learn more about volunteering.
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Nov 20
2012With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Jimmie Hale Mission prepares for the upcoming holiday...
Recent Update:
Fox 6 visited the Mission to find out about the need for food and monetary donations
and how you can still help feed the hungry this Thanksgiving.
David Lamb of NBC 13's Daytime Alabama visited the Mission to see our preparations for Thanksgiving
Tony talks turkey on NBC 13Thinking of Thanksgiving
The Jimmie Hale Mission and its three residential facilities - Shepura Men's Center, Jessie's Place and Royal Pines - are busy preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Throughout the holidays, we'll serve hundreds of meals at our facilities to the homeless and hungry; hundreds more will be delivered to local seniors and shut-ins.
It's not too late! You can still help fill our empty shelvesHere, Tony Cooper, executive director, talks with CBS 42 about all of our different facilties and ministries and what we do during Thanksgiving (and how you can help!). Check out the video and if you'd like to help, click here.
Tony on CBS 42's Talk of Alabama
Any support is greatly appreciated this holiday season. If you'd like to learn more about the ministry you're supporting, check out the video below of Tony Cooper on CBS 42 talking about the history of the Jimmie Hale Mission and some of the lesser-known programs we offer at our facilities.
CBS 42's Eye On Business programThank you and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
