by Ryan Bartels | Feb 19, 2019 | News
Matt Dendy (left) presents Terry Preston (right) with a check for Jessie’s Place The Arby’s Foundation presented Jessie’s Place with a check for $6,000 Tuesday afternoon as part of its grant initiative to combat childhood hunger. The food provider has partnered with...
by Ryan Bartels | Feb 4, 2019 | My Story
Shaquandra with four of her five children in the day room at Jessie’s Place Shaquandra was working full-time at her Birmingham-area job, often clocking upwards of 10 hours per shift. The idea of needing the help of a shelter was the farthest thing from her mind, but...
by Ryan Bartels | Sep 24, 2018 | Volunteers
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Rosie Montgomery For nearly 15 years now, Rosie Montgomery has been conducting a weekly Bible study for the women at Jessie’s Place in downtown Birmingham. Upon meeting her, it quickly becomes apparent that she has been naturally gifted for...
by Ryan Bartels | Aug 10, 2018 | Volunteers
Several volunteers from the Meadowbrook branch of Valley National Bank devoted a portion of their Tuesday evening to conducting classes in financial literacy at Jessie’s Place. Volunteers offer financial education at Jessie’s Place Topics such as banking basics,...
by Ryan Bartels | Aug 9, 2018 | Volunteers
Volunteer of the Month: Dana DePew Dana DePew’s face is a happy, familiar, and welcome one around the halls and rooms of Jessie’s Place. The Hewitt-Trussville High School nurse and student leadership program sponsor has been volunteering at the shelter for just shy of...
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