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CSC Monthly Announcements

St. Clair Children's Policy Council meeting

Location: Pell City, County Commission Chambers in the Pell City Courthouse Date: Monday, September 15th Time: 1:30 p.m.

Announcements

St. Clair County Community Service Coalition September 2014

FREE Business Counseling at the Chamber of Commerce! JSU Small Business Development Center Provides new and existing business counseling. The next available appointment date is Tuesday, August 19th. Please call The Chamber of Commerce to book an appointment. 205-338-3377.

Be a Hero!!!! Start a Heroes page for Talladega-St. Clair Chapter Heroes Campaign at http://www.crowdrise.com/Talladega-StClairChapterHeroes Any individual or group committing to try and raise $1000 becomes a Hero! So get a group of friends together and have fun benefiting your local Red Cross Chapter. Contact: 256-362-2061

Peggy Mann Celebrate Recovery

Location: Pell City Date: every Sunday Time: 5:00 p.m. Cost: FREE! Additional Info: Approved by the St. Clair County Courts as a Recovery Program allowing those who have been through Drug Court to participate in this program. At Restoration in Pell City we meet every Sunday at 5:00pm. We start with a Large Group setting at 5:00pm, then men and women's small groups at 6:00pm and close with our Last Chance Cafe Fellowship at 7:00pm. Community Service: support group for addiction, divorce, etc. Contact: Rick Whitehead [email protected]

One Harvest Food Ministry Organization: First Baptist Church

Additional Info: First Baptist Church is now a Partner Site (where food is picked up) for One Harvest Food Ministry. One Harvest offers affordable, pre-packaged, high-quality food boxes. The prices are low because of the volume discount purchasing power that One Harvest has. The quality standard is based on a simple question: If Christ was sitting at our table, would we be proud to serve Him our food? Ordering is open to everyone, there are not any qualifications or requirements. EBT accepted (NOT online, only at Partner Sites). Go to www.oneharvest.com to view this month’s menu. Boxes may be ordered online with a credit or debit card or

you may order from First Baptist and pay by check (made out to FBC Pell City). Distribution is the 3rd Saturday of each month, 8:30-10:00 a.m. at First Baptist. When ordering online, select FBC Pell City as your pick up point. One Harvest is available to everyone, regardless of income.

Community Garden Coming to Pell City!!

Pell City Gateway Garden (Website)

Like us on Facebook!! Children in Crisis Program Director

Organization: YWCA Additional Info: YWCA is seeking a volunteer to facilitate our Children in Crisis program and to provide childcare for the younger children during Children in Crisis. Hours would be every Tuesday evening from 6 pm – 7 pm. All volunteers must pass a criminal background check and Child Abuse/Neglect registry check. Interested parties can fill out a volunteer application on the YWCA website: www.ywcabham.org/forms/volunteer-application. Please indicate that you are interested in working with Children in Crisis in St. Clair County.

Crisis Talk Line Volunteer

Organization: Crisis Center Contact for more info:

Ana Sullivan - (205) 458-8987 http://www.crisiscenterbham.com/application.php

Additional info: Because of continuous growth in the demand for the services provided by the Crisis Center, we have a need for additional conscientious and reliable volunteers.

Are you looking for a special opportunity: • To know that you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals? • To assist individuals at a time when they may be feeling desperate, frustrated and fearful? • To meet and work with volunteers who value all people, regardless of their situation in life?

Senior Community Interpreter

Organization: Middle Alabama Agency on Aging and Jefferson County Commission Additional info: The Senior Community Interpreter Project (SCIP) offers you the opportunity to train as a community interpreter and will provide guidance on finding employment in this field. To qualify for the program you must be:

Volunteer Opportunities

Future Announcements

• 50+ years and low income • Bilingual in Spanish and English • Willing to participate in training/skill building a commitment of 20 hours per week for us to 16 weeks

Contact for more info: Monica Champion – (205) 670-5770 Ext. 129 or 1-866-570-2998

Temp Agencies Temp Force – (205) 884-4357 http://www.tempforcestaffing.com/ Ambassador Personnel - (205) 640-7480 http://www.teamambassador.com/ Elwood Staffing - (256) 362-1953 http://www.elwoodstaffing.com/

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House Manager Description: to work with victims of domestic violence and their families in St. Clair County. Duties include assisting with day to day operations of shelter and transportation. High school diploma or GED with at least one year experience in the human services field, excellent communications and organizational skills, ability to deal effectively in crisis situations, valid driver’s license and acceptable background check and driving record. Includes overnight and weekend shifts. Relief House Manager hours are on an as needed basis. Minimum wage. Email resumes to [email protected] or mail: P.O. Box 367, Pell City, Alabama 35125.

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Remember to Keep Job Hunting Online:

⇒ St. Clair County Schools http://www.stclaircountyschools.net/employment1.aspx ⇒ Simply Hired http://www.simplyhired.com ⇒ Monkey Do It http://www.monkeydoit.com/jobs-st-clair-county.php ⇒ Careers.org http://alabama.careers.org/county/saint-clair ⇒ Indeed.com http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=St+Clair+County&l=al ⇒ United States Postal Service (USPS) http://about.usps.com/careers/welcome.htm ⇒ Alabama.gov http://www.alabama.gov/portal/secondary.jsp?id=employmentTraining ⇒ Alabama.gov Hot Jobs http://personnel.alabama.gov/ ⇒ Alabama Joblink.gov https://joblink.alabama.gov/ada/works/jobsearch.cfm ⇒ Job Express Pros.com http://jobs.expresspros.com/search/ ⇒ Profoundly Disconnected http://profoundlydisconnected.com/trade-resource-center/state-

resources/alabama/

***Anything that has been added or changed in the last couple of months will be highlighted*** CATEGORIES

Abuse Counseling Education Family Services Food Assistance Housing Hotline Legal Seniors Substance Abuse Transportation Utility Assistance Various Needs Veterans

ABUSE

♦ The Children’s Place ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ 205-338-8847

Job Opportunities

Community Outreach Information and Programs (Categorized by Need)

◊ Date: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ◊ Community Service: help for child abuse

♦ Domestic Violence Hotline ◊ 1-800-650-6522

♦ Rape Response ◊ (205) 323-7273

♦ St. Clair County Department of Human Resources (DHR) ◊ (205) 812-2100

♦ YWCA Domestic Violence Facility ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ 205-338-8808 ◊ Community Service: help for domestic violence

COUNSELING ♦ The Brook Besor – Christian Book Store/Coffee Shop

◊ (205) 243-1085 ◊ Location: Cropwell (Pell City vicinity) ◊ Community Service: counseling

♦ The Children’s Place ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ 205-338-8847 ◊ Date: Mon – Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ◊ Community Service: help for child abuse

♦ Domestic Violence Victim’s Support Group ◊ (205) 338-8808

♦ Eastside Mental Health ◊ (205) 338-7525

♦ Harvest Center – Celebrate Recovery ◊ (205) 338-2853 ◊ Community Service: support group for addiction, divorce, etc.

♦ Lakeside Hospice ◊ Serves: Blount, Calhoun, Coosa, Etowah, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby and Talladega ◊ 205-884-1111 (o) ◊ 205-405-0603 (c) ◊ Location: Pell City ◊ Additional Info: Do you know a caregiver needing support or help, do you have a friend that has lost

someone close and you don’t know what to do or say? Lakeside Hospice has many support programs that are free to families. Call or email us for more information.

◊ Community Service: grief support ♦ M.A.P.S. (Military Assistance Personal Support)

◊ (205) 577-2946 ◊ Community Service: veteran support

♦ Mustard Seed Society ◊ (205) 913-0628 ◊ Community Service: Family and individual counseling at risk youth

♦ Rape Response ◊ (205) 323-7273

♦ Veterans Outreach/Cornerstone Café - Professional Counseling ◊ 205-884-1111 ◊ Location: Pell City – Westside Baptist Church ◊ Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month ◊ Time: 10:00 am ◊ Organization: Lakeside Behavioral Services, MAPS and Alabama Head Injury

Foundation ◊ Community Service: counseling help for veterans

EDUCATION ♦ Eden Career Technical Center

◊ Serves: Ashville ONLY ◊ (205) 594-7055 Ext 222 ◊ Date: Monday – Thursday ◊ Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., noon ◊ Community Service: GED Classes

♦ Extension Office ◊ Serves: Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair Counties ◊ (205) 338-9416 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Website: www.aces.edu/main ◊ Community Service: Personal financial management classes

♦ First Baptist Church – Learning English for ESL adults ◊ (205) 338-9444 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Date: Wednesdays ONLY ◊ Time: 6:30 p.m. ◊ Community Service: teaching English

♦ Generations Online (Senior Computer Classes) ◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ (205) 670-5770 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Community Service: Basic computer classes teaching how to navigate the internet for those 45 years

old and up. ♦ Head Start

◊ (205) 338-9694 ◊ Community Service: Pre-K (ages 3-5)

♦ Jefferson State Community College ◊ (205) 812-2700

♦ Literacy Council (Adult Reading Tutors) ◊ Serves: Pell City ONLY ◊ (205) 338-1963 ◊ (205) 812-2704 (only use this number on Tuesdays and Thursdays) ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Website: alliteracycouncil.wordpress.com ◊ Community Service: help teaching adults to read

♦ Learn to Be - Tutoring ◊ Serves: All of Alabama ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Website: www.learntobe.org/ ◊ Community Service: online tutoring for elementary to high school students

♦ Pell City Career Center ◊ Serves: Pell City ONLY ◊ (205) 338-5440 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Additional Info: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

◊ Community Service: GED Classes ♦ Pell City School System

◊ (205) 884-4440 ♦ SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education)

◊ Serves: St. Clair County and east Jefferson County ONLY ◊ (205) 338-9416 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Community Service: General nutrition classes available to those 5 years and up

♦ St. Clair County School System ◊ (205) 594-7131

♦ United Way IDA (Individual Development Account) Program ◊ Serves: all of Alabama ◊ 2-1-1 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Additional Info: Must meet qualifications to enroll in savings program that is matched 2:1 up to $2,000

(which United Way will match and deposit $4,000). These savings can be used toward the purchase of a home or college expenses. They can also be used to start/expand a small business.

◊ Website: www.uwca.org/ida ◊ Community Service: help with college expenses

FAMILY SERVICES

♦ ALL Kids Insurance ◊ 1-888-373-5437

♦ Ann’s New Life Center for Women ◊ 205-338-4580 ◊ Date: Tuesdays and Thursday ONLY ◊ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (or By appointment) ◊ Additional info: Ann's New Life Center for Women, Inc.’s mission is to address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of clients by providing free, appropriate and caring services to women who are facing crisis or distressful pregnancies, to help them choose life, and to support them with that decision:

• Free Pregnancy Tests • Material Aid to Mother and

Baby • Resource Information on

Adoption, OB/GYN and Housing • Peer Counseling for :

• Crisis Pregnancies • Sexual Integrity • Parenting • Post Abortion • Natural Family Planning

Address: 3440 Martin St. South, Suite 1 Cropwell, AL 35054 (205) 338-4580

◊ Website: http://annsnewlifecenter.com/ ◊ Community Service: pregnancy tests/OB/Gyn Resources

♦ Boys and Girls Club ◊ (205) 814-0405 ◊ Community Service: after school/summer care (reduced cost)

♦ Children’s Aid Society ◊ (205) 251-7148

♦ Department of Human Resources (DHR) Child Protective Services ◊ (205) 812-2100

♦ Family Guidance Center ◊ (205) 945-6000

♦ Kids Help Line: 328-KIDS (328-5437) ◊ Serves: Central Alabama ◊ (205) 328-5437 ◊ Additional Info: The Kids’ Help Line is a telephone hotline for kids ages 6-12. The KHL gives the children

of Central Alabama another source of support and help when faced with challenging issues and uncertainty. ANYTHING!! You don’t even have to have a problem to call us.

♦ Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) ◊ (205) 338-7711

♦ Parents as Teachers ◊ (205) 338-8847

♦ Sav A Life ◊ Serves: Springville ◊ (205) 467-7322 ◊ Date: Monday through Thursday

Mon – Wed (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Thurs (10 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

◊ Community Service: pregnancy care center ♦ Transitions Co-Parenting Class

◊ (205) 338-7711

FOOD ASSISTANCE (dependent on supply and/or funds)

♦ Argo Community Food Bank ◊ Serves: Argo ONLY ◊ (205) 352-2134 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Ashville Community Mission, Inc. ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ 205-594-3171 ◊ Date: Mondays ONLY ◊ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (closed holidays) ◊ Additional info: Applications are taken and assistance given as needed up to twice a year ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Cedar Grove Baptist ◊ Serves: Leeds, Moody, Odenville, and some areas in between Leeds and Pell City ◊ (205) 699-8446 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Christian Love Pantry ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ (205) 338-2358 ◊ Date: Monday – Friday ◊ Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., noon ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Eden Westside Baptist ◊ (205) 338-7711 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Fish & Loaves Ministries ◊ (205) 520-3360 ◊ (205) 540-4773 ◊ (205) 680-8453 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Harvest Center

◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ (205) 338-2853 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Mt. Pisgah Church ◊ Serves: all of St. Clair Co. and part of Shelby Co. ◊ (205) 525-5273 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ New Hope Baptist Church ◊ (205) 338-2645 ◊ Community Service: food pantry (can apply only once every 6 months)

♦ Pleasant Hill Community Mission, Inc. ◊ Serves: ONLY Springville, Ashville, Steele, Odenville, Argo, and some parts of Margaret ◊ 205-960-3511 ◊ Date: Mondays ONLY ◊ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ◊ Additional info: Applicants MUST fill out an application and will be seen by appointment only ◊ Contact for more info:

Peggy Engle at 205-960-3511 (yes, has voicemail) Sandi Gordon at 205-915-2031 (no voicemail)

◊ Community Service: food pantry ♦ Refuge Ministries

◊ Serves: Ragland and nearby surrounding areas ◊ (205) 472-0220 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

♦ Shepherd Supply, Inc. ◊ Serves: Moody ONLY ◊ (205) 369-5876 ◊ Community Service: food assistance

♦ Victory Christian Center ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ (205) 338-2901 ◊ Community Service: food pantry

HOUSING ♦ Ashville Housing Authority

◊ Serves: Ashville ONLY ◊ (205) 594-7106 ◊ Community Service: housing

♦ Birmingham Hospitality Network ◊ (205) 918-0246 ◊ Community Service: housing shelter

♦ Church of the Reconciler ◊ (205) 324-6402 ◊ Community Service: women’s shelter

♦ Domestic Violence Shelter ◊ (205) 338-8808 ◊ Community Service: housing shelter

♦ First Light, Inc. ◊ (205) 323-4277 ◊ Community Service: women’s shelter

♦ Habitat for Humanity ◊ Serves: all of Alabama

◊ (205) 338-9855 (Pell City office) ◊ Community Service: housing

♦ Hannah Home Shelby ◊ (205) 618-0300 ◊ Community Service: housing shelter

♦ Interfaith ◊ (205) 591-4302 ◊ Community Service: housing shelter ***accepts men with children and families***

♦ Leeds Housing Authority ◊ Serves: Leeds ONLY ◊ (205) 699-6223 ◊ Community Service: housing

♦ Pell City Housing Authority ◊ Serves: Pell City ONLY ◊ (205) 338-7012 ◊ Community Service: housing

♦ Ragland Housing Authority ◊ Serves: Ragland ONLY ◊ (205) 472-2522 ◊ Community Service: housing

HOTLINES ♦ Crisis Hotline

◊ (205) 323-7777 ◊ Community Service: talk line for crisis (e.g., suicide prevention, rape, depression)

♦ Domestic Violence Hotline ◊ Serves: nation wide ◊ 1800-799-7233 ◊ 1800-787-3224 (TTY) ◊ Community Service: domestic violence helpline

♦ Hopeline ◊ 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) ◊ Website: www.imalive.org

• Online Chat Available: o Mondays 7pm-12.30am Eastern (4pm-9.30pm Pacific) o Tuesdays 7pm-10.30pm Eastern (4pm-7.30pm Pacific) o Wednesdays 7pm-10.30pm Eastern (4pm-7.30pm Pacific) o Thursday 7pm-12.30am Eastern (4pm-9.30pm Pacific) o Fridays 7pm-10.30pm Eastern (4pm-7.30pm Pacific)

◊ Website: hopeline.com ◊ Community Service: talk line for crisis (e.g., suicide prevention, rape, depression)

♦ Kids Help Line: 328-KIDS ◊ (205) 328-5437 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Additional info: The Kids’ Help Line is a telephone hotline for kids ages 6-12. The KHL gives the children of Central Alabama another source of support and help when faced with challenging issues and uncertainty. ANYTHING!! You don’t even have to have a problem to call us. You can just call to talk. We also love happy calls and good news, so share with us!! If it’s important to you, it’s important to us! Some examples of things to call about are:

• School Problems • Peer Pressure

• Sad Things • Pets

• Bullies • Friends • Scary Things

• Hobbies • ****Anything****

◊ Website: www.crisiscenterbham.com ◊ Community Service: general, confidential talk line for kids ages 6-12

♦ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ◊ 1-800-273-TALK (8255) ◊ Website: www.crisischat.org (online chat between 2pm – 2am EST) ◊ Community Service: talk line for crisis (e.g., suicide prevention, rape, depression)

♦ Senior Talk Line: 328-TALK (328-8255) ◊ Serves: Central Alabama ◊ 205-328-5437 ◊ Additional Info: The Senior Talk Line has been serving seniors in our community by providing caring

and compassion through telephone reassurance since 2001. It is for those who find comfort in the simple act of receiving a phone call on a regular basis from someone who is there to talk, listen, and care. The actual talk line is (205) 328-8255.

◊ Website: www.crisiscenterbham.com ◊ Community Service: crisis line for seniors and/or caregivers of seniors

LEGAL ♦ Alabama Legal Help

◊ 1-888-288-5434 ◊ Website: www.alabamalegalhelp.org ◊ Community Service: legal assistance

♦ Davis & Neal ◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ 1-800-270-7635 ◊ 1-866-570-2998 (Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging – M4A)

◊ Community Service: legal assistance for seniors ♦ Legal Services

◊ 1-866-456-4995 ◊ Website: www.legalservicesalabama.org

♦ Tri-County CASA ◊ 256-310-3104 ◊ Community Service: Court appointed special advocate for abused/neglected children to help them get a permanent safe home as quickly as possible

SENIORS ♦ Davis & Neal

◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ 1-800-270-7635 ◊ 1-866-570-2998 (Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging – M4A) ◊ Community Service: legal assistance for seniors

♦ Generations Online (Senior Computer Classes) ◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ (205) 670-5770 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Additional Info: Basic computer classes teaching how to navigate the internet for those 45 years old

and up.

◊ Community Service: legal assistance for seniors ♦ M4A – Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging

◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ (205) 670-5770

♦ Meals on Wheels (through M4A) ◊ Serves: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties ONLY ◊ (205) 670-5770 ◊ Community Service: delivery meals to seniors at home

♦ Senior Citizen Center ◊ Serves: St. Clair County ◊ (205) 338-6589

♦ Senior Talk Line: 328-TALK (328-8255) ◊ Serves: Central Alabama ◊ 205-328-5437 ◊ Additional Info: The Senior Talk Line has been serving seniors in our community by providing caring

and compassion through telephone reassurance since 2001. It is for those who find comfort in the simple act of receiving a phone call on a regular basis from someone who is there to talk, listen, and care. The actual talk line is (205) 328-8255.

◊ Website: www.crisiscenterbham.com ◊ Community Service: crisis line for seniors and/or caregivers of seniors

SUBSTANCE ABUSE ♦ Harvest Center – Celebrate Recovery

◊ (205) 338-2853 ◊ Community Service: support group for addiction, divorce, etc.

♦ New Pathways ◊ (205) 814-1423 ◊ Community Service: state-certified out-patient treatment

♦ Teen Challenge ◊ (256) 354-2644 ◊ Website: www.alabamateenchallenge.org/ ◊ Community Service: substance abuse program (voluntary)

TRANSPORTATION

♦ Kid One ◊ Serving: Children 19 and under Pregnant women Primarily serving Medicaid recipients but will also take those not on Medicaid (fees apply)

◊ 1-800-543-7143 ◊ Additional Information: Those recipients of services who have Medicaid coverage, transportation is FREE If the transportation is local and the recipient of services does NOT have Medicaid, the fee is $10

roundtrip If the transportation crosses county lines and the recipient of services does NOT have Medicaid,

the fee is $25 roundtrip Must call to set up appointment for transportation prior to doctor appointment

◊ Website: http://www.kidone.org ◊ Community Service: Transportation to doctor appointments

♦ Travelers Aid ◊ Serves: St. Clair, Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount Counties ONLY ◊ 205-322-5426 ◊ Community Service: Reunites separated families. Transportation for people who are stranded; helps them get back to family

UTILITIES ASSISTANCE (dependent on supply and/or funds)

♦ Community Action ◊ (205) 338-7407 ◊ Email: [email protected] ◊ Registration: List of requirements on Community Action Checklist ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

♦ Cross Point Church ◊ Serves: Argo and Trussville ONLY ◊ (205) 655-0364 ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

♦ DHR (Dept. of Human Resources) ◊ (205) 812-2100 ◊ Community Service: utility bill (when funding permits)

♦ First Baptist Church of Pell City ◊ (205) 338-9444 ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

♦ First United Methodist Church ◊ (205) 338-3374 ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

♦ Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church ◊ (205) 525-5161 ◊ Additional Info: ONLY on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, no appointment needed ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

♦ Pleasant Hill Community Mission, Inc. ◊ Serves: ONLY Springville, Ashville, Steele, Odenville, Argo, and some parts of Margaret ◊ 205-960-3511 ◊ Date: Mondays ONLY ◊ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ◊ Additional info: Applicants MUST fill out an application and will be seen by appointment only ◊ Contact for more info:

Peggy Engle at 205-960-3511 (has voicemail) Sandi Gordon at 205-915-2031 (no voicemail)

◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance ♦ Red Cross of Pell City

◊ (205) 884-1221 ◊ Community Service: utility bill for 62 or older OR 100% disabled and head of household

♦ Serving You Ministries ◊ Serves: Springville, Moody, Odenville ONLY ◊ (205) 908-7985 ◊ Community Service: utility bill assistance

VARIOUS NEEDS (dependent on supply and/or funds) ♦ Ashville Community Mission, Inc.

◊ Serves: St. Clair County

◊ 205-594-3171 ◊ Date: Mondays ONLY ◊ Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (closed holidays) ◊ Additional info: Applications are taken and assistance given as needed up to twice a year ◊ Community Service: food pantry, cleaning, and personal hygiene assistance

♦ Catholic Center of Concerns ◊ (205) 786-4388 ◊ Additional info: MUST call for an appointment to get more information ◊ Community Service: various needs (appointment needed for more information)

♦ Chamber of Commerce ◊ Leeds – (205) 699-5001 ◊ Moody - (205) 640-6262 ◊ Pell City - (205) 338-3377 ◊ Springville – (205) 467-2339 ◊ Community Service: free or low-cost community events/recreation activities

♦ Crisis Hotline ◊ (205) 323-7777 ◊ Community Service: talk line for crisis (e.g., suicide prevention, rape)

♦ Cross Point Church ◊ Serves: Argo and Trussville ONLY ◊ (205) 655-0364 ◊ Community Service: utility bill, various needs

♦ DHR (Dept. of Human Resources) ◊ (205) 812-2100 ◊ Community Service: utility bill (when funding permits), Food Stamps

♦ First Baptist Church of Pell City ◊ (205) 338-2645 ◊ Community Service: various needs

♦ First United Methodist Church ◊ (205) 338-3374 ◊ Community Service: utility bill, various needs

♦ Fish & Loaves Ministries ◊ (205) 520-3360 ◊ (205) 540-4773 ◊ (205) 680-8453 ◊ Community Service: food pantry, clothes, everyday necessities

♦ Harvest Center ◊ (205) 338-2853 ◊ Community Service: clothes

♦ Pleasant Hill Community Mission, Inc. ◊ Serves: ONLY Springville, Ashville, Steele, Odenville, Argo, and some parts of Margaret ◊ Date: Mondays ONLY ◊ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ◊ 205-960-3511 ◊ Additional info: Applicants MUST fill out an application and will be seen by appointment only ◊ Contact for more info:

Peggy Engle at 205-960-3511 (yes, has voicemail) Sandi Gordon at 205-915-2031 (no voicemail)

◊ Community Service: diapers, clothing voucher, utilities, food pantry ♦ Refuge Ministries

◊ Serves: Ragland and nearby surrounding areas ◊ (205) 472-0220 ◊ Community Service: toys, clothing, food pantry

♦ SafeLink ◊ Serves: nation wide ◊ 1800-977-3768 ◊ Website: www.safelinkwireless.com ◊ Community Service: free cell phones for those who receive SSI or Food Stamps

♦ Salvation Army (Birmingham) ◊ (205) 328-5656 ◊ Date: Monday - Friday ◊ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ◊ Additional info: by appointment only ◊ Community Service: various needs

♦ Serving You Ministries ◊ Serves: Springville, Moody, Odenville ONLY ◊ (205) 908-7985 ◊ Community Service: utility bill, various needs

♦ St. Clair Baptist Association ◊ (205) 594-5173 ◊ Community Service: disaster relief

♦ United Way IDA (Individual Development Account) Program ◊ Serves: all of Alabama ◊ 2-1-1 ◊ Cost: FREE ◊ Additional Info: Must meet qualifications to enroll in savings program that is matched 2:1 up to $2,000

(which United Way will match and deposit $4,000). These savings can be used toward the purchase of a home or college expenses. They can also be used to start/expand a small business.

◊ Website: www.uwca.org/ida ◊ Community Service: help with college expenses

♦ Victory Christian Center ◊ (205) 338-2901 ◊ Date: only occasionally, call first ◊ Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ◊ Community Service: clothes pantry

VETERANS ♦ Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

◊ (334) 242-5077 ◊ Website: http://www.va.state.al.us/

♦ Birmingham VA Medical Center ◊ (205) 933-8101

♦ Cancer Support Group – Operation Battle “C” ◊ (205) 884-1111 ◊ Location: Pell City – Eden Westside Baptist Church, Building F ◊ Date: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ◊ Time: 10:00 a.m. ◊ Additional Info: Veterans and their families. Also light refreshments provided. ◊ Community Service: cancer support group

♦ D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) ◊ 1877-I AM A VET (1877-486-8292) ◊ Website: www.dav.org ◊ Community Service: veteran support

♦ M.A.P.S. (Military Assistance Personal Support)

◊ (205) 577-2946 ◊ Community Service: veteran support

♦ PTSD Support Group (M.A.P.S.) ◊ (205) 884-1111 ◊ Location: Pell City Civic Center ◊ Date: Tuesday Nights ◊ Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ◊ Additional Info: Veterans – Spouses – Children – Family, also light dinner provided ◊ Community Service: veteran support group

♦ Rural Homeless Outreach Movement and Education ◊ (205) 356-9952 ◊ Additional Info: They will travel to a homeless veteran’s location (or a veteran about to be homeless)

and provide community service (listed below) ◊ Community Service: Shelter, Health Care, Homeless Service, Assistance with VA Enrollment, Education

about primary care service ♦ SAF (Service to Armed Forces) – Red Cross

◊ Serves: veterans discharged within the last 3 years ◊ 1888-443-5722

♦ Three Hots and a Cot ◊ (205) 202-5124 ◊ Community Service: Hot meals and shelter for a night ◊ Website: http://www.cotsforvets.org

♦ Transportation to the VA Clinic ◊ Serves: Anniston, St. Clair and Jefferson Counties ◊ 256-820-0248 ◊ Requirements:

• Call at least one day BEFORE transportation is needed • Must be ambulatory

◊ Additional info: Call Paul Brouillette at 256-820-0248 at least the day BEFORE the transportation/ride needs to take place. You MUST call to coordinate because the van does not stop unless there is someone needing a ride. Family members may accompany veteran if it’s first cleared with Paul. If a wheel chair is needed, they can get one once they arrive at VA. There are 2 pickup points in Pell City:

1. I 20 exit #168 Hwy 77 at the QV service station 2. I 20 Exit #162 Riverside at the Texaco Station

◊ Community Service: transportation to the VA clinic in Birmingham ♦ Veterans Outreach/Cornerstone Café - Professional Counseling

◊ 205-884-1111 ◊ Location: Pell City ◊ Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month ◊ Time: 10:00 am ◊ Organization: Lakeside Behavioral Services, MAPS and Alabama Head Injury

Foundation ◊ Community Service: counseling help for veterans

♦ Veterans Affairs (VA’s Office) ◊ (205) 338-7315

About the CSC

The St. Clair Community Service Coalition (CSC) is composed of community service groups, organizations and churches in St. Clair County. We’re gathered in this manner so that we have a way to communicate with one another. This will help us to work more

efficiently and cut down on duplicating services, thereby enabling us to further stretch our limited budgets. It further benefits us just to be aware of the other resources available to those we are trying to help,

especially where it pertains to referrals from similar organizations when writing grants. We’re mainly using the CSC as a means of open

communication. We meet quarterly in Pell City.

Next Meeting: TBA

St. Clair Community Service Coalition (CSC) 2014 Carrie Leland Aisha Martin