Because of ELI and your support, hope has been restored to so many men and women and their families living in Birmingham, Alabama. Here are just a few stories of families thriving in our community.
The Hustle program has enabled me to bring a dream to life. Things that were once just aspirations are now tangible, and I am able to pursue that dream by better providing for my family. I can’t even put into words how beneficial it has been to me.
Read MoreBecause of ELI and your support, hope has been restored to so many men and women and their families living in Birmingham, Alabama. Here are just a few stories of families thriving in our community.
Angelica walked through the doors of Serving You Ministries for the first time in August of 2019. She had become a single mother in early 2019 and suffered from a stroke.
Read MoreWhen we began 2021, we knew that it would be a big year for ELI. Little did we know how much progress we would make throughout this year. Our goals for 2021 were simple: provide case management services for 80-90 families, maintain sufficient staffing to support this caseload, and create a plan to replicate the Thrive Together program in other Jefferson County communities. A year later, we can say with joy that we accomplished all of these goals, due largely to the hard work of our team and the support of many people like you.
Read MoreELI is grateful to be a partner for holistic community development in Ensley. We had the chance today to hear the development plans and celebrate the history of Ensley High School, which will become the location for affordable housing, an early childhood learning center, and green spaces.
Read MoreAlabama News Center ran a feature article spotlighting our very own, Executive Director, Pam Bates as an Alabama Bright Light.
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