Breakfast Server

Are you an early riser? Start your day with The Salvation Army as we serve a hot meal to our clients. Volunteers help prepare the meal, serve from the food line, and assist with cleanup. Individuals and groups up to 3 are welcome.
When: Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM – 8 AM
Where: Center of Hope, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35234
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must wear closed-toed shoes

Lunch Server

Calling all friendly faces! The Salvation Army needs help serving a lunchtime meal with a smile. Volunteers help prepare the meal, serve from the food line, and assist with cleanup. Individuals and groups up to 3 are welcome.
When: Monday-Friday, 10:45 AM – 1 PM
Where: Center of Hope, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35234
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must wear closed-toed shoes

Dinner Server

Help us welcome our clients home for the night with a delicious dinner. Volunteers help prepare the meal, serve from the food line, and assist with cleanup. Individuals and groups up to 3 are welcome.
When: Monday-Friday, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must wear closed-toed shoes

Food Bag Assistant

Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers, count and bag items, and carry grocery bags to shoppers’ cars. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
When: Every Wednesday and Thursday, 8:45 AM – Noon
Where: Center of Hope, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35234
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Food Drive Sponsor

Hosting a food drive is a great way to recruit others to give back with you! Gather your coworkers, church, or friends and collect items for the food pantry. We can always use canned goods and nonperishable food items. Just contact our volunteer coordinator at 205.328.0743 to let us know you’re interested.  Sharing your professional skills and experience can make a real difference in someone’s life. Equip our clients by leading a seminar on a specific life skill. Help our clients achieve their personal education goals and become job-ready by serving as a math or reading tutor.
When: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Center of Hope, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35234
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older

Disaster Response Team Member

We are always looking for volunteers to join our disaster response team. Volunteers work in our mobile canteen to serve first responders, assist in donation warehouses, and care for survivors in the aftermath of a disaster.
When: Immediately following disasters
Where: Disaster Scene
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must complete the Emergency Disaster Training Program

Disaster Training

Preparedness is the first phase of the Emergency Management Cycle. Just like individuals and families must make preparations for potential dangers and threats, so too, disaster workers prepare by participating in training classes. Courses are designed with adult learners in mind that emphasize group interaction and cooperative learning. Training courses include classes in incident management, canteen operations, food service, emotional and spiritual care as well as basic first aid and CPR training.

Disaster training courses are rated according to difficulty; the higher the difficulty level, the more complex the knowledge presented. Certain courses may also require prerequisite classes.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

If you or your organization are interested in serving with us, please contact Rikki Williams, Volunteer Coordinator, at 205-328-0743 or Rikki.Williams@uss.SalvationArmy.org.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the sites below. 

MyImpactPage - The Salvation Army - Greater Birmingham Area Command (betterimpact.com

JustServe

The Greater Birmingham Area Command

In 1899, The Salvation Army was established in Birmingham, Alabama, one year after the first steel mill opened.  Spearheading the first efforts in the city were two female officers, Captain Houchin and Lt. Phillips.  They were initially met with indifference, but that didn’t stop them.  They set up a central location at 510 North 15th Street.  In less than four years, the women opened two additional Corps in Ensley and Bessemer.

In 1967, a new facility was built at 2130 11th Avenue North which served the community well for over 50 years.  But, due to the growing needs of the community, The Salvation Army built the beautiful Center of Hope on 2015 26th Avenue North in 2017.  The Center of Hope is a 4.1-acre campus consisting of four interconnected buildings totaling 110,000 square feet. The program and services housed at the New Center of Hope offer solutions to some of the biggest societal issues and challenges faced today by families, youth, our neighborhoods, and our city – problems such as poverty, homelessness, and education.

The new Center of Hope campus was designed around the complete restoration of Lewis Elementary School, which was originally built in 1928. The complex includes three new additional buildings that house a 200-seat capacity dining hall, a two-story men’s residential building, and a three-story residential building for women and children. The campus was designed by the architectural firm, LIVE Design Group, and the construction was managed by Brasfield & Gorrie.

Advisory Board Members

The Salvation Army Birmingham Alabama Area Command advisory board comprises a broad spectrum of hard-working men and women who share the vision to transform and restore lives in the Greater Birmingham Area.

Majors Robert & Karen Lyle, Area Commanders

Randy Pittman Chairman

Sherrie LeMier, Immediate Past Chair

June Pryor Women’s Auxiliary President

Anita Allcorn-Walker

Brian Barr

Rob Bedwell

Jim Bradford

Jeff Brooks

Luther Cale*

John Cantelow

Marty Connors*

Greg Cook

Matthew Dent

Patrick Drummond

Trey Echols

David Edmonds

Wayne Gillis

Jim Gorrie

Steve Graham

David Jernigan

Jerris Johnson

Lawrence Johnson

Sheila Kent

Marcus King

Ravoyl Land

Matt Lembke

Sherrie LeMier

David Lott

Russell Lynch

Eddie Miller*

Bob Mitchell

Reginald Moore

Larry Newman

Vic Nichol

Wayne Pate

Curtis Pickens

Randy Pittman

Brandon Powel

l Barbara Pugh

Randy Raiford

Robert Lee Smith

Ronnie Smith

Stan Starnes

Bill Stevens

Scott Summers

Tom Thagard

Mike Thompson

Regina Vann Williams

Gary Wyatt

*Emeritus Member

Women’s Auxiliary

Organized in 1962, the Women’s Auxiliary has been serving the Greater Birmingham area for over 50 years. This group has tremendous community support and is among the largest in the world.  As a member and volunteer of the Women’s Auxiliary, you will have many opportunities to share your talents and skills, with members of the Women’s Auxiliary providing over 16,000 volunteer hours last year alone.

Moreover, you will enjoy a unique camaraderie with many of the active members of the Auxiliary.  Seen by many as the leaders of vital Christmas programs such as the Angel Tree Program, the Women’s Auxiliary also plays an important part in the entire range of assistance offered to those in need by the local Greater Birmingham Area Command.

Members participate in arts  & crafts, fundraising events, fellowship, veteran appreciation events, culinary pursuits, and many other wonderful volunteer programs. This group of women are generous with their time and talents and work hard to further the mission of The Salvation Army in all that they do.

If you would like to join the Women’s Auxiliary or would like to request more information, please fill out the form below or call Darlene Ray at 205-328- 2420.

Birmingham Echelon

Echelon seeks to mobilize the next generation for The Salvation Army by providing opportunities for young adults to engage with the organization through fellowship and networking, donations and fundraising, and service and volunteering.

Echelon: Elevating Communities with The Salvation Army

Welcome to Echelon, a dynamic and passionate community of young professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through The Salvation Army. Echelon is not just a network; it's a movement, a force for good, and an opportunity to be part of something greater than yourself.

Our Mission:
Echelon is committed to supporting The Salvation Army's vital work in communities across the globe. Our mission is clear: we aim to elevate the lives of those in need by raising awareness, volunteering our time, and fundraising to support critical programs and initiatives.

What We Do:
As an Echelon member, you'll have the chance to:

1. Connect with Purpose: Join a diverse group of like-minded individuals who share a passion for service and philanthropy.
2. Make a Difference Locally and Globally: Through fundraising events, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts, we directly impact the lives of those who need it most.
3. Develop Leadership Skills: Echelon provides a platform for personal and professional growth, fostering leadership and teamwork.
4. Foster Lasting Relationships: Build meaningful connections with fellow members, forging friendships and professional networks that can last a lifetime.

Why Join Echelon:
When you become an Echelon member, you become a part of a powerful force for good. Your involvement translates into tangible, positive change in communities facing challenges such as homelessness, hunger, addiction, and disaster recovery.

Get Involved:
Ready to be a force for change? Join Echelon and discover the joy of giving back while connecting with others who share your commitment to making the world a better place.

Together, we amplify our impact, create lasting change, and elevate communities. Join Echelon and be part of a movement that stands for compassion, service, and social responsibility. Your journey of impact begins here.

Get Involved

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham can’t help hungry people get food without donations from the community. An average of 200 families in Birmingham seek food assistance every month, most with small children.

Food drives and donations of all sizes help keep the food pantry shelves full.  Please call 205-328-2420 if you or your group would like to donate food items or host a food drive to support The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham and/or The Salvation Army Bessemer Service Center.   

Food donations can be dropped off at 2015 26th Ave North in Birmingham, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and at the Bessemer Service Center at 525 13th Street North in Bessemer. 

For pick up and delivery in Birmingham call 205-328-2420. For pick up and delivery in Bessemer, call 205-425-4303.  

Thank you for your support of our efforts to fight hunger in our community.

Downtown Birmingham “614” Community Corps

Majors Bret & Susan McElroy

2015 26th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35234

205-948-0017

All of our Worship Service Centers offer daily and weekly opportunities to worship with your neighbors who want to know the Lord. Our work is motivated by the love of God. It is our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are always available for emergency welfare and help through difficult times in life.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 

8:30 AM   Prayer Warrior Meeting

Tuesday

Teen Night – 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday

Midweek Bible Study, 6:45 – 8:00 PM

Thursday

Women’s Fellowship, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

First Saturday of Each Month

Men’s Club Fellowship Breakfast

Sunday

9:45 AM   Sunday School – All ages

11:00 AM  Celebration / Holiness Service (Followed with a meal)

What is 614?

To learn more about the 614 Corps, please click the link, https://youtu.be/iS5zCWE3tI0, or email 614birmingham@gmail.com.

614 is a network of incarnational faith communities in urban centers in several countries, who are committed to a shared vision: Rebuild, Restore, Renew (Isaiah 61:4) and a shared mission: Plans, Hope, Future (Jeremiah 29:11). We encourage, support, and resource each other as much as possible believing that we are better together.

The following six “principles” comprise a framework to help define 614.

1. Vision: Rebuild, Restore, Renew: “They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” (Isaiah 61:4)
2. Mission: Plans, Hope, Future: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. Essentials:
   Worship with commitment and integrity
   Transformational prayer
   Preaching for all by all
   Radical discipleship
   Redemptive theology of salvation
   Holistic mission of redemption
   Prophetic engagement with culture
   Passionate pursuit of justice
   Commitment to lifestyle simplicity
   Incarnational community life
   Affirmation of all peoples equally
   Rooted in mission not maintenance
4. Incarnational Ministry: 614 is predicated on relational ministry and therefore is incarnational in form and function. We “live our lives” alongside and among those whom God has called us to, following the example of Jesus: “The Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood.” (John 1:14)
5. Faith Communities amongst the Urban Marginalized: 614 are faith communities intentionally among, with, and by the poor and marginalized – the last, the lost, the least – primarily in urban neighborhoods.
6. Mutual Accountability: Each 614 is in relationship with other communities of the 614 network. This includes intentional cross-resourcing, open communication, sharing of information and plans, and mutual accountability.

Alabaster Community Corps

Majors Robert and Karen Lyle

(Shelby & Chilton Counties)

108 Plaza Circle
P.O. Box 309
Alabaster, Al 35007
205-663-7105

 All of our Worship Service Centers offer daily and weekly opportunities to worship with your neighbors who want to know the Lord. Our work is motivated by the love of God. It is our mission to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We are always available for emergency welfare and help through difficult times in life.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday – Thursday

Office Hours, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Social Services (Appointment Only)

Utility Assistance, Food Assistance, Christmas Assistance, Referrals, Pastoral Counseling

The Salvation Army – Bessemer Service Center

Sebrena Davis, Director
525 13th Street North Bessemer AL 35020
Sebrena Davis, Service Center Director
205.425.4303

Operating Hours:  Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm

Please call 205.425.4303 to schedule an appointment for emergency assistance, including assistance with groceries or paying utility bills.

Worship Service

Join us for worship services at 10:45 AM, led by Majors Robert and Karen Lyle, Area Commanders, and Corps Officers

SALT

Seasoned Adult Lunch and Teaching

The Seasoned Adult Lunch and Teaching program takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at the Bessemer Service Center.  This faith-based ministry is FREE, and open to anyone age 50 and up.  For more information, please call 205-425-4303.

Terri Campbell serves as the Mission Associate for the Bessemer Service Center.  She may be reached at 205-425-4303 or via email at terri.campbell@uss.salvationarmy.org.

ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER (ARC)

The total budget of The Salvation Army’s voluntary, faith-based rehabilitation program at our Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is generated through the sale of donated items at our two local Family Stores. All proceeds from donated items assist the ARC. The Salvation Army operates nearly 150 rehabilitation facilities across the country – all of which are at no cost to the more than 150,000 men and women they serve each year. The organization is proud to offer spiritual, emotional, and social assistance through programming that not only combats the root causes of the problems facing those whom we serve, including addiction, but also provides hope and healing for those in need. No-fee services include housing, food, individual and group counseling, and work and social skills development.  

Contact:

1401 F L Shuttlesworth Dr.
Birmingham, AL 35234
205- 252-8151

Schedule a Pickup of Donated Items

Your used furniture, clothing, and other household items will enable you to make a tax-deductible contribution. You can schedule a pickup with one of our trucks by calling 205-252-8151.

Homewood Family Store Location

809 Greensprings Hwy (Corner of Carr Ave. and Greensprings Hwy.)
Homewood, Alabama
205-942-8484
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM
Drop off hours: Monday-Saturday,  10 AM- 3 PM

Hoover Family Store Location

2741 John Hawkins Parkway
Hoover, Alabama
205-403-6114
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM
Dropoff Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 AM-3 PM

Gift of Stock Donations

Donations of stock can be a benefit to you as well as to The Salvation Army.

An outright gift of long-term securities (owned more than one year) to The Salvation Army is free of capital gains tax, no matter how much their value may have risen. Therefore, it is better to donate appreciated long-term stock outright than to sell it yourself and then donate the money to charity, in which case you would be responsible for the capital gains tax. A gift of stock also allows you to remove the appreciated asset from your taxable estate.

When you make a gift of long-term appreciated stock, you can deduct the full fair market value of the gift from your taxable income when itemizing deductions in the year you make the gift as long as it does not exceed 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. In addition, you may “carryover” and deduct any remaining amount during the next five years, as long as it does not exceed 30 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year of deduction.

You can take pleasure in knowing that your generous gift provides immediate support for the programs and work of The Salvation Army.

To make a stock gift or for more information, please contact:

Carla Daniel Turner, CFRE
Senior Regional Resource Development Director for North & Central Alabama
The Salvation Army’s Alabama, Louisiana & Mississippi Division
Cell:  404.936.5817
Email: Carla.Daniel.Turner@uss.salvationarmy.org

Employment

The Salvation Army provides an array of career opportunities for qualified individuals who seek to “Do the Most Good” for their community and those which they serve. As an employer, we strive to offer a competitive compensation package but what sets us apart from other employers is our close-knit “family” and our organizational commitment to helping those in need in His name, without discrimination. The definition of a fulfilling career varies from person to person. For some, it’s the opportunity to be challenged by their work or the chance to develop new skill sets. However you define your professional goals, you have the opportunity to achieve them at The Salvation Army.

APPLICATIONS

Search all open positions

Mail or deliver printed applications to:

The Salvation Army
ATTN: Human Resources
2015 26th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35234

Alesia Cross, Human Resources Manager

alesia.cross@uss.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Salvation Army, our Development Program is at the heart of our mission to provide help, hope, and healing to those in need. With a rich history of service spanning over a century, our program is dedicated to uplifting individuals and entire communities, making a lasting impact on the lives we touch.

What We Do: Our Development Program focuses on comprehensive community development, addressing a wide range of needs, including food security, housing, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Through a network of dedicated staff and volunteers, we work tirelessly to:

1. Empower Individuals: We offer training and support to help individuals build essential life skills, find employment, and regain their independence.
2. Provide Essential Services: We distribute food, clothing, and shelter to those experiencing homelessness and poverty, ensuring that basic human needs are met.
3. Build Stronger Communities: We partner with local organizations and governments to implement sustainable solutions that improve overall community well-being.
4. Disaster Relief: In times of crisis, we are on the front lines, providing emergency assistance, shelter, and emotional care to those affected by disasters.

Why Your Support Matters: The Salvation Army Development Program relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers like you. Your support directly fuels our efforts to create positive, long-lasting change. Together, we can break the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and despair, one life at a time.

Get Involved: Join us in making a difference. Whether you contribute your time, skills, or resources, your involvement is a beacon of hope for Central Alabama and beyond. Together, we can transform lives and build stronger, more resilient communities.

Experience the joy of giving and the satisfaction of knowing you're part of something bigger than yourself. Together, we can change lives and leave a legacy of compassion, resilience, and community strength. Join us in our mission today.

QUESTIONS?

Cindy Reams, Development Director
The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham
Email: cynthia.reams@uss.salvationarmy.org
Office Phone: 205-453-0946

Cyrondys Jackson
Communications Manager
Cyrondys.Jackson@uss.SalvationArmy.org
Cell: 205-296-1985
Office: 205-453-0947

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham - Center of Hope

2015 26th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35234
(located off of Finley Blvd.)
205-328-2420
9:00 am-4:30 pm
 

Emergency Housing

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham is the only shelter in Central Alabama, serving men, women, children, families, and veterans at one location, The Center of Hope. We offer emergency services that include food, shelter, clothing, and counseling. If you are experiencing homelessness, and need immediate help, please call 205.328.2420 or come to The Salvation Army Social Services Building, located at 2015 26th Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35234, for assistance.

My Home Program

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham’s My Home Program provides support to families, Veterans, and Human Trafficking survivors experiencing homelessness.  The case-intensive program works to transition participants out of the Shelter program, and into permanent housing of their own. The My Home Program is designed to prevent generational poverty, and encourages career and educational advancement amongst program participants.

The My Home Program also combats generational poverty by investing in supportive resources that develop children in the program. The program also assists with childcare, afterschool, extracurricular, and Pre-K expenses.

For more information, please call 205-328-2420.

Pathway of Hope

Pathway of Hope provides client-centered services to families, designed to break generational poverty and create a path towards success. The program centers on case management and identifying an individual client’s needs, skills, and strengths.  Pathway of Hope was developed to impact the multigenerational effects of poverty. The lives of parents, children, and families are positively impacted at The Center of Hope by providing stable and safe housing, and providing educational, career, and life skills programs that support self-sufficiency.  My Home participants will transition out of the shelter system and into permanent housing upon successful completion of the program.

The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope initiative marks a pivotal shift to focusing on the core causes of poverty rather than treating the symptoms. Lack of job opportunities, unstable housing, and an underserved educational environment can all be major challenges for someone looking to lead a self-sustainable life.

For more information, please call 205-328-2420.

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command offers social services programs to our neighbors across Central Alabama. 

VETERANS

The Veterans Bridge Program

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham’s Veteran’s Bridge program is a partnership between The Salvation Army and the Department of Veteran Affairs.  The Bridge Program provides Veterans with the services necessary to transition from experiencing homelessness to permanent supportive housing. Veteran’s services include case management and the coordination of medical, mental health, substance abuse recovery, education and workforce development, housing placement, and other resources.

The 90-day program serves up to 10 Veterans and provides meals and living essentials.  Veterans also participate in social and leisure activities, work out in their own fitness center, watch movies, play games in the Veteran’s Lounge, and enjoy weekly outings.

The Veterans Bridge Program provides supportive resources and services to Veterans seeking to transition into a permanent home of their own.  If you would like more information, please contact 205-328-2420.

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CURE HUNGER

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command hosts food pantries in three areas to combat hunger and food insecurity in our area. By supplying free fresh produce, canned goods, and healthy frozen items, our food pantries provide valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need maintain their independence and dignity. These food pantries are especially crucial in “food deserts,” where entire communities experience food insecurity due to a lack of grocery store access.

The Center of Hope

2015 26th Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35234

205-328-2420

The Bessemer Salvation Station

425 13th Street North
Bessemer, AL 35020

205-425-4303

Alabaster Service Center

105 Plaza Circle

Alabaster, AL 35007

205-663-6105

Join us daily for a Free meal at The Center of Hope, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.

EMERGENCY SHELTER

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command is the only shelter in our area that provides emergency housing for women, men, children, families, and Veterans. 

If you are in need of emergency shelter, please call:

Men’s Intake - 205-328-2420 ext. 3110

Women’s Intake - 205-328-2420 et. 3103

Learn more

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command offers financial assistance programs to individuals and families in the following areas:

Housing – rental and mortgage assistance

Utility assistance – Project SHARE and H20

Disaster recovery assistance

COVID-19 financial assistance

For more information, please call 205-328-4536.

H20 Water Foundation Water Bill Assistance

Water Bill Assistance

The H2O Foundation assists low-income, elderly, and disabled Birmingham Water Works customers with paying their water bills and plumbing repairs. The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command administers this program that has assisted individuals and families since 2003.

How to Qualify

To learn more about qualifying for assistance, please go to https://www.bwwb.org/community/H20.

You may also contact The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command at 205-328-2420.

How to Help

If you would like to help assist, please check the box on your water bill to donate to the H20 Foundation, or make a one-time donation to the H20 Foundation by mailing your gift to:  P O Box 830110 Birmingham, AL 35283-0110.  Please make your check payable to “H20 Foundation.”.

Project Share Energy Bill Assistance

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command administers the only registered Project SHARE (Service to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy) in Alabama.

The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command partners with Alabama Power and the rural electric cooperatives to provide emergency energy assistance to elderly and disabled Alabamians in peak winter and summer months.

The Project SHARE program began on December 15, 1982.  Project SHARE intends to help meet the energy needs of qualified heads of households and individuals with limited income who are either elderly or disabled.  Individuals should not be employed and should be facing financial challenges with the payment of energy bills. Eligibility criteria, allocations, and program guidelines can change from year to year based on funding and other conditions.

The program assists Alabamians in 59 counties statewide. Since it was established 34 years ago, the program has provided $38,403,713.28 in assistance to 385,834 families.

Ways to Give 

Project SHARE is funded primarily by contributions from the customers of Alabama Power Company. Customers simply pledge to donate $1, $2, $5, $10 or any other whole-dollar amount to Project SHARE by checking the box on their monthly utility bill. This amount is conveniently added to each monthly bill and all donations will be forwarded to The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command. These donations will be spent assisting neighbors across Alabama who need assistance paying their power bills.

If you would like to make a financial contribution to assist neighbors in Alabama, you can give directly to Project SHARE through The Salvation Army.

Donate by Mail: The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35234, Please designate ‘Project SHARE’ on all checks.

Donate by Phone: Call 205-328-2420 to make your donation, please designate your gift for Project SHARE.

How to Receive Help 

If you are faced with a crisis, applicants need to apply for Project SHARE assistance at the office in their county of residence. If you need help with your power bill, please call The Salvation Army Greater Birmingham Area Command at 205.328.2420 or contact the local servicing agency in your county listed below:

• Autauga – Community Action Agency Autauga County, 334.361.0505
• Baldwin – Community Action Baldwin County, 251.626.2646
• Barbour – United Way Clearing House, 334.687.2896
• Bibb – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Blount – Community Action of Northeast Alabama, 256.638.4430
• Bullock – Bullock County Aging Program, 334.738.2928
• Butler – Butler County DHR, 334.382.4400
• Calhoun – The Salvation Army Anniston, 256.236.5643
• Chambers – Circle of Care, 334.768.4091
• Cherokee – Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama, 256.638.4430
• Chilton – Eleventh Area of Alabama Opportunity Action Committee, 205.755.1204
• Choctaw – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Clarke – Community Action Clarke County, 251.275.8498
• Clay – Clay County DHR, 256.396.6800
• Cleburne – CAA of Talladega County, 256.362.6611
• Coffee – The Salvation Army of Dale/Coffee County, 334.445.3070
• Conecuh – Community Action Conecuh County, 251.578.2331
• Coosa – The Salvation Army of Tallapoosa County, 256.215.3730
• Covington – OCAP, 334.428.2660
• Crenshaw – Crenshaw County DHR, 334.335.7000
• Dale – The Salvation Army of Dale/Coffee County, 334.445.3070
• Dallas – Dallas County Family Resource Center, 334.874.7785
• Elmore – Community Action Agency Elmore, 334.567.4361
• Escambia – Community Action Escambia County, 251.867.4759
• Etowah – Etowah County Baptist Mission, 256.546.2980
• Fayette – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Franklin – Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama, 256.766.4330
• Geneva – HRDC, 334.794.8754
• Greene – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Hale – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Henry – Henry County DHR, 334.585.4100
• Houston – Southeast Alabama Community Action (HRDC), 334.794.8754
• Jefferson – Urban Ministries, 205.781.0517
• Lamar – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Lowndes – Community Action of Lowndes County, 334.548.2768
• Macon – Community Action Agency Macon County, 334.727.6100
• Marengo – Community Action Agency of South Alabama, 334.682.4863
• Marion – Community Action Marion/Winston County, 205.921.4224
• Mobile – The Salvation Army of Mobile, 251.438.1625
• Monroe – Community Action Monroe County, 251.743.3137
• Montgomery –  The Salvation Army of Montgomery County, 334.265.0281
• Perry – Perry County Health Department, 334.683.6152
• Pickens – Community Action Agency Pickens County, 205.367.8166
• Pike – OCAP, 334.566.1712
• Randolph – The Salvation Army of Tallapoosa County, 256.215.3730
• Russell – Community Action Agency Macon/Russell County, 334.727.6100
• Shelby – Eleventh Area of Alabama Opportunity Action Committee, 205.755.1204
• St. Clair – Community Action of Northeast Alabama, 256.638.4430
• Sumter – Community Service Programs of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Talladega – Community Action Agency of Talladega County, 256.362.6611
• Tallapoosa – The Salvation Army of Tallapoosa County, 256.215.3730
• Tuscaloosa – CSP of West Alabama, 205.752.5429
• Walker – The Salvation Army of Walker County, 205.221.7737
• Washington – Community Action Washington County, 251.457.5700
• Wilcox – Community Action Marion/Winston County, 205.921.4224

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The Education and Workforce Development Center offers professional and personal development classes designed to help attendees reach their full potential. 

The mission of The Salvation Army Education and Workforce Development Center is to provide quality, innovative, education and training activities that exceed the needs of our students through cross-agency partnerships; that will help them achieve their long-term employment goals and financial self-sufficiency. We are focused on building a pipeline of qualified participants who can fill Birmingham’s entry-level jobs. The Education & Workforce Development Center is open to Salvation Army clients and members of the Birmingham community.

The Education & Workforce Development Center provides a range of administrative, counseling, and supportive services through its partners and partnering agencies. Workforce Development is important for the success and development of work and life management skills. Workforce Development is at the heart of The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope. Not only are we dedicated to developing great employees, but we are also dedicated to developing individuals who can sustain employment not only through job readiness preparedness but also life skills and educational training.  There are a variety of training programs available. Programs include education and workforce assessments, education and career counseling, basic life skills training, pre-GED and literacy assessments, GED courses with a diploma option, vocational training, certification opportunities, job placement, and associate degree programs.

We are currently looking for partners in the community whose mission and goals align with the mission of the Education & Workforce Development Center.  Our facility has seven fully-equipped classrooms available for use by partners willing to bring their programs to our site. We are looking for organizations and companies that offer educational courses to partner with as we continue to develop our education and workforce development curriculum.

If you are interested in partnering, class offerings, or job skill training, please contact Shanavia Moore at 205.328.2420 or Shanavia.Moore@uss.SalvationArmy.org

Emergency Disaster Services

When disaster strikes, Hope is on the Way. The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham’s disaster response teams deploy to any disaster that places a community or its people at risk, or that may disrupt or destroy family security or well-being. We are often the first to arrive and the last to leave a crisis situation, serving tirelessly alongside first responders, agencies, and members of the community.

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham’s EDS Fleet consists of The Canteen, The Rapid Response Unit (RRU), The EDS 4×4 F250, and a portable meal trailer.   The EDS teams consist of Salvation Army Officers, employees, and volunteers.

THE SALVATION ARMY HELPS MEET THE NEEDS OF DISASTER SURVIVORS THROUGH:

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

As one of the largest disaster relief organizations in the country, The Salvation Army recognizes the need to be prepared. We provide education on how to prepare for and respond to disasters and aid in the development of emergency disaster plans.

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Natural disasters strike without much warning, so The Salvation Army is ready to jump into action on short notice. We gather donations, resources, and volunteers in a predetermined staging area so we’re ready to help as soon as the federal, state, or local government declares the area safe to enter. Our disaster assistance includes providing food, water, and shelter to survivors, lending a hand with cleanup, and putting people in touch with loved ones.

LONG-TERM DISASTER RECOVERY

The Salvation Army continues to aid survivors of natural disasters throughout the recovery process. We collaborate with local, state, and federal governments to develop and execute a long-term disaster relief and recovery plan, including restoration and rebuilding initiatives, meeting basic needs, covering medical expenses, cutting funeral costs, and distributing in-kind donations to help survivors rebuild their lives.

EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE

Not all aftermath of disasters is visible to the naked eye. The Salvation Army helps address the emotional impact on disaster survivors and first responders with emotional support and spiritual comfort. Whether it’s lending a listening ear, offering a hug, joining together in prayer, or simply being present, Salvation Army personnel are ready to help.

For more information, please call 205-328-2420.

Learn more about Emergency Disaster Services

Hope Clothing

The Center of Hope operates “Hope Clothing” closet, open to guests and members of the community.  Seasonal or special clothing items, such as warm winter clothing, professional work attire, and childrens clothing are also available.  For more information, please call 205-328-2420.

Worship

The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham Area Command has two Community Corps Worship Centers:  Birmingham 614 Corps and The Alabaster Community Corps.  Majors Bret and Susan McElroy lead the Birmingham 614 Corps, while Area Commanders, Majors Robert and Karen Lyle,  lead the Alabaster Community Corps.  Both locations offer worship services, spiritual guidance, and financial and community support to individuals and families in need or experiencing crisis.

For more information about The Birmingham 614 Corps, please call 205-328-2420.

For more information about The Alabaster Community Corps, please call 205-663-7105.

Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC)

The Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) offers a free, Christ-centered, substance abuse recovery program to men over the age of 18, struggling with addiction.  The Salvation Army ARC Ministries provide an on-campus, recovery program that provides spiritual and physical therapy to more than 200,000 people each year. 

Birmingham’s ARC is funded through sales at The Salvation Army Family Stores, located at 76 Green Springs Highway in Homewood, AL, and 2741 John Hawkins Parkway in Hoover, AL.

For more information, please call 205-252-8151.