Special Feature
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2024. Here are 13 great local ministries and non-profits to consider helping on Giving Tuesday and beyond.
1. American Village- Help this nationally pioneering classroom and American History and civics education center in Montevallo, Ala. continue to engage and inspire students in experience-based academic programs related to American history, civics and government. Visit www.americanvillage.org/donate to make a tax-deductible donation and learn more.
2. Brother Bryan Mission- Donations to the oldest mission in Birmingham directly support Brother Bryan’s work of serving the economically, emotionally, and spiritually impoverished men in the city. Donations can be a one-time or recurring gift. Learn more at www.bbmission.com/donate.
3. Blanket Fort Hope- Restoring child sex trafficking survivors is the heartbeat of Blanket Fort Hope. There are many ways to give. Learn more at www.blanketforthope.org/donate.
4. Daniel Cason Ministries- There are many ways to support this ministry that serves those living in the poorest communities in Birmingham. Host a food drive, volunteer at outreach events, and monetarily donate. Visit www.danielcason.org to find more details.
5. Foster Coalition- Focused on uniting advocates for foster care, Foster Coalition is a place for foster care collaboration to help support Alabama’s foster children. Helping churches establish and maintain a foster care ministry is a key component to Foster Coalition. Find details at www.fostercoalition.org/donate.
6. Grace Klein Community- With the purpose of providing relief to the poor, disadvantaged and underprivileged, Grace Klein minsters to those in need in several ways including the FeedBHM food rescue initiative. Through this initiative, volunteers retrieve good food from local restaurants, grocers, and more and reallocate the food from a trip to the landfill and onto the plates of the food insecure. Visit www.gracekleincommunity.com to learn more.
7. Jimmie Hale Mission- Support the Mission in its efforts to provide lasting recovery from the root causes of homelessness by donating monetary gifts. There are also many volunteer roles to choose from. Learn more at www.jimmiehalemission.com.
8. Power of Life Foundation- Founded in 2020 with the mission of helping the underserved population to empower themselves economically and socially, enhance their health and well-being, and assist them in overcoming hardships. This population includes those living at or below the poverty level, women/children, senior citizens, veterans, transients and at-risk youth. Visit www.poweroflifefoundation.org to learn more.
9. Sav-A-Life- Dedicated to serving women and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, Sav-A-Life Crestwood, North Jefferson, and Vestavia provide free and confidential services, counseling, education, and support women to carry their babies to term. You can support this mission by donating financially or by donating your time through volunteering. Learn more at www.savalife.org.
10. Sav-A-Life Shelby- With the mission to develop a culture of life where abortion is unnecessary and undesirable in Shelby County while offering the hope of the gospel, Sav-A-Life Shelby accepts donations in a variety of forms including monetary and material (diapers, wipes, baby wash, etc.) donations. There are also many volunteer roles available. Visit www.savalifeshelby.org to learn more.
11. The Foundry- For more than 50 years, The Foundry has brought hope, healing, and restoration to those fighting addiction. Help them continue to provide faith-based substance abuse recovery by shopping at The Foundry Thrift Stores, donating, or volunteering. Visit www.foundryministries.com to find more details. Read one example of how God changes lives through The Foundry here.
12. Vapor Ministries- With the vision to meet needs, feed souls, and elevate God, Vapor Ministries establishes sustainable centers for alleviating poverty and multiplying disciples in third-world environments. Support this mission by donating, shopping at Vapor Thrift stores in Vestavia, Greystone and Westover, sponsoring a child, and volunteering. Learn more at www.vaporministries.org.
13. The Learning Tree- For over 40 years, this non-profit has provided educational and residential programs and applied behavior analysis clinics for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, including those with autism. The Learning Tree offers services here in Birmingham and across the southeast. Learn more at www.learning-tree.org. †
