Urban Purpose

Outreach & work/jobs program: provide healthy contexts with supervisors and co-workers who are committed to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of men and women in vulnerable situations. Teach the value and reward of a hard days work. Hire additional crew leaders, which will give taproot and tabithas hands the ability to employ more people who truly desire to get back on their feet. Create one-day work opportunities to meet small financial needs like bus passes, phone cards, and drivers licenses. Evaluate someones responsibility level and work ethic through short- term employment opportunities before referring them to our long-term employment partners. Provide multiple long-term positions to those who show a genuine desire to remain in that particular field of work.

Safe housing women: protect people from negative influences, isolation, and poor decision making. Surround those struggling with addiction with godly influences. Provide structure and accountability during that key waiting list period. Help them enter recovery with a strong mind and a clear outlook. Demonstrate our desire and willingness to walk with them beyond their time in a recovery program

The compound: host sit down meals for our homeless population so that they can enjoy the feeling of dinnertime with family. Bring people together for major sporting events like the super bowl, final 4, and the national championship. Host weekly hangout time with people who need healthy, safe, and consistent relationships. Provide mental healthcare services to the most vulnerable in our city. Equip the economically vulnerable with financial management skills through classes and mentorship. Provide fitness classes that promote healthy lifestyle changes for those who dont have the resources to prioritize their wellness.

Build relationships with the poor and needy in birmingham and help disciple them through the process of becoming christ-honoring, productive members of society.