Just plain ole community! A great place to be for seniors when you need to get out and mingle. Nice…read morefriendly atmosphere with several activities available to explore!

Visited here to check availability of the center of on Saturdays but learned they were closed on…read moreSaturday. The staff is very friendly. Julie is the director here and every time I see her she is always inviting I was invited to receive free groceries, so how could I turn that down. There is a grocery van that visits occasionally. I wasn't aware of this until i stopped by Monday. Everyone was nice. I reviewed 2 $10 coupons that I used to get needed supplies. I really advise using this van if it's in your as they travel around from location to location. This center is well kept .

A lot of my time and money go to support the United Way so I was happy to get the opportunity to…read morestop by. I'm volunteer with a few different areas of the United Way so I stopped by a couple times recently to attend meetings. There's adequate parking and the person at the front is always helpful with giving me directions on exactly where to go. This is an awesome organization that impacts our community in so many ways. If you have the chance, support what they're doing because they truly are helping to improve the lives of people in our area.

Hands on United way is an awesome organization! A grassroots organization working diligently with…read morethe community to positively impact change. I have had the honor or being associated with Hands on United way (formerly known as Hands on Birmingham) for many years . They have afforded me opportunities to work closely with the community by serving in several different capacities. I look forward to volunteering more in the near future! The Southern Summer night event has easily become one of my favorite events and I really look forward to it!! It's a great time to mingle with the board of directors and committee members and sponsors of the organization. Great food catered by Vecchia , drinks donated from Hop City and music by DJ Welldunn . First class event!!!

Great facility for Seniors and FREE to all seniors. Monthly calendar of activities including bingo,…read moreboard games, walking club, chair yoga, guest speakers, music and more. Seniors age 60 and over can get a FREE hot lunch meal Monday - Friday.

Pathways is an organization and shelter I became connected with within the past month or so. They…read moreserve women and children who are experiencing homelessness. Programs offered are: Day Center - Daytime shelter where women and children can come to get out of the elements, get meals, have access to showers, access to laundry rooms (if available), get clothing, or ask for everyday basic needs (ex: pads, sanitary wipes, sanitizer, toothbrushes/toothpaste, soap, socks, etc). Women and children can stop by during the day to ask for available items without actually staying at the shelter. There are only a limited amount of spaces to stay overnight, but the day center allows access to care for the basics. ELC (Early Learning Center) which is a childcare facility. This is currently under a remodel (looks amazing btw) that should be opening back up by spring or summer. ***Note - They are in need of a couple more committed, caring and enthusiastic teachers for their ELC to better serve the number of children they care for. I believe you can apply on Indeed. Stepping Stones (overnight shelter). Women (unaccompanied) and mother's with children utilize this service with a focus to moving to permanent housing. Safe Haven - Permanent Housing for individuals with mental illness (severe) Pathways also has case managers, social workers, life skills classes, bingo, resources to assist with goals, educational programs, etc. The goal is to reach and achieve independence. DONATIONS - donations make a HUGE difference for the individuals being helped and cared for by Pathways. You can visit their website or social media to see what needs they may have. You can donate food, clothes, shoes, hygienic products, etc. There is also a particular Goodwill you can donate to and mention Pathways. A few items I have noticed that would be beneficial or that are low are: ponchos/rain jackets, razors, brushes and combs for textured hair, hair products for textured hair, tissue, clothing of larger sizes, underwear, pull ups, towels, etc. You can find out how to help or volunteer by visiting their website or social media. I have found several businesses actually give their employees the option to volunteer in place of some of their work days during the year. All of the staff members I have come in contact with have been wonderful with the people with the shelter, those that just stop by, interns, volunteers, you name it.

Pathways of Birmingham is a United Way agency that serves homeless women and children. They provide…read morehousing, training and education programs to help both women and children transition back into the community. Each year they reach over 1300 women in the Birmingham area. I volunteer my time at Pathways twice a month by organizing/coordinating/leading health sessions at Pathways. It's a wonderful opportunity to give back to my community. There are many ways to help out: either with your time, money, or other donations.