Friendship Mission Shelter

Some of Montgomery’s Homeless Receive Free Haircuts

We are now two days away from Christmas and a local organization is making the holidays brighter for the homeless in the River Region. The Serious Injury Law Group gathered some local barbers Sunday to give free haircuts to some of Montgomery’s less fortunate. “It’s about blessing others,” SILG’s Charles “Chuck” James says.  “It’s an opportunity for us to give…

Friendship Mission among Montgomery Shelters Bracing for Arctic Blast

Friendship Mission Shelter is one of Montgomery's designated hot-spots

The return of colder weather this week has area homeless shelters preparing for large crowds — and the different needs that brings. For Clarence McDuffie, the Men’s Shelter at Montgomery’s Friendship Mission West is a special place. “It’s like a haven or a sanctuary,” said McDuffie. He says it can be a lifesaver for those like him who may have…