Are you looking for ways to give back this winter? If so, there are plenty of opportunities to give locally.
Boutwell Auditorium’s warming station is opening doors for Birmingham residents this evening. Donations can be dropped off at Boutwell Auditorium until 4 p.m. Requested donations include breakfast and food items, blankets, socks and cleaning supplies.
Firehouse Ministries, located in Birmingham, offers resources to homeless men, ages 18 and older. As the winter season rolls around, many are searching for a warm facility to stay in. Firehouse Ministries is in need of canned vegetables, nonperishable snacks, footwear, undergarments and more. A complete list of their needed items can be found below. https://firehouseshelter.com/current-needs-of-firehouse-ministries/
In addition to physical donations, monetary donations can be made on their website.
First Light, also located in Birmingham, offers shelter to homeless women and children. You can assist First Light by making a monetary donation or by becoming a volunteer. For more information on this charity, click below. https://www.firstlightshelter.org/give_hope/
Blazer Kitchen is UAB’s campus food pantry. Blazer Kitchen provides food to students, employees and patients receiving care at UAB Hospital. Throughout the pandemic, Blazer Kitchen adapted their food pickup system, in order to continue providing food to those in need. To donate or learn more about Blazer Kitchen, click below. https://www.uab.edu/benfund/blazer-kitchen
The Junior League of Birmingham promotes community service throughout the city through different projects. Some of these projects include literacy campaigns, STEM projects, education support and more. Click the link for more information and how to donate. https://www.jlbonline.com/
Habitat for Humanity Birmingham provides members of the community with affordable housing. In addition to housing, Habitat for Humanity offers educational classes on home ownership and safety. For more information, click the link below. Monetary donations can be made on the website. https://habitatbirmingham.org/
