United Ability is a nonprofit that provides innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and meaningful lives. We envision a world where disability is neither defining nor limiting and help unite people with unique abilities in achieving a successful future.

United Way of Central Alabama serves Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount and St. Clair Counties by providing solutions for the most important needs in the community and creating opportunities for a better life for all. Its business is to improve lives and community conditions by building and mobilizing resources. MISSION: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another and improve their community. Products The United Way movement creates community change by focusing on the four key building blocks of education, income, health and access to services. To find or give help dial 2.1.1.

Fellowship House is a private, not-for-profit psychosocial rehabilitation center for individuals who experience severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities including those with co-occurring substance abuse disorders. It is the mission of Fellowship House to assist adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities and individuals that also have co-occurring substance abuse disorders, achieve the maximum level of community integration and self reliance. This is accomplished by providing a comprehensive continuum of programs and services offering supportive opportunities for vocational and social rehabilitation as well as residential options, psychiatric and case management services. Fellowship House is committed to helping the persons served, who are called “members”, to better understand their illness, develop coping strategies, improve their quality of life and experience recovery.

Jimmie Hale Mission is a family of ministries including Jessie's Place, Royal Pines, and Shepura Men's Center. Our purpose is to transform adults directly affected by homelessness, addiction, or unhealthy living, into those who lead purposeful, self-sufficient, and productive lives for the glory of God. Programs and services provide shelter, recovery and preventative programs, learning centers, and a continuum of care. Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a faith-based, Christian, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. (This charity is often misspelled Jimmy Hale Mission.)

The Club is among the most unique private clubs in the region, perched on top of Red Mountain with sweeping panoramic views of the city. Despite our mod architectural jewel we call home, you’re met with an extended hand and some old-time hospitality ready to assist you. Some might call this southern hospitality. We call it The Club family.

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. Serving over 32,000 youth in 22 counties of Alabama. Instilling values in youth through a volunteer structure of 10,000.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips “to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services.” The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an open access humane society, meaning that we will accept any animal in need of our services. We have two divisions: GBHS Animal Care & Control: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society provides animal care & control to many cities in the Greater Birmingham/Jefferson County area. We regulate uncontrolled domestic animals, assist with bites and attacks by aggressive animals (depending on the jurisdiction), investigate reports of possible animal cruelty and neglect, pick up stray animals, pick up confined strays, pick up loose animals without proper rabies identification, rescue injured animals, keep records of lost/found cats and dogs, give animal information and referrals, and promote responsible pet ownership through education. GBHS Animal Care & Adoptions: Our state-of-the-art adoption center at 300 Snow Drive can house around 300 adoptable pets in need of homes. These pets are both owner surrendered pets and rescued strays from GBHS Animal Care & Control. Our caring and well-trained staff of animal care technicians and adoption counselors provides care to the pets and assists the public with making informed choices about adopting pets into families in the community.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips “to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services.” The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an open access humane society, meaning that we will accept any animal in need of our services. We have two divisions: GBHS Animal Care & Control: The Greater Birmingham Humane Society provides animal care & control to many cities in the Greater Birmingham/Jefferson County area. We regulate uncontrolled domestic animals, assist with bites and attacks by aggressive animals (depending on the jurisdiction), investigate reports of possible animal cruelty and neglect, pick up stray animals, pick up confined strays, pick up loose animals without proper rabies identification, rescue injured animals, keep records of lost/found cats and dogs, give animal information and referrals, and promote responsible pet ownership through education. GBHS Animal Care & Adoptions: Our state-of-the-art adoption center at 300 Snow Drive can house around 300 adoptable pets in need of homes. These pets are both owner surrendered pets and rescued strays from GBHS Animal Care & Control. Our caring and well-trained staff of animal care technicians and adoption counselors provides care to the pets and assists the public with making informed choices about adopting pets into families in the community.

Helping to reach the people who fall through the cracks cracks by advocating, empowering and collaborating for the individuals we serve.