The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless is finding out information needed to better serve the population. Teams of volunteers went to different areas of the River Region Tuesday to count the area’s homeless. It was part of MACH’s annual point-in-time census count. The volunteers find the unsheltered homeless and talk with each one about their needs and background information. Volunteers…
A local church is getting ready for an event this weekend that will benefit the homeless. River City United Methodist Church will host its Fourth Saturday Community-Wide Outreach Sunday morning. The event will include free hair cuts, counseling, and free health screenings to the homeless. Thanks to a large donation from Jim Massey Cleaners, 450 winter coats will also be…
From the road, it doesn’t look like much, but in the woods, on the banks of the Alabama River you’ll find Camp Hope. It’s home to five people who are homeless and living in tents. “I’m not content living like this, I truly am not, I’d much rather have running water, heat and air,” explained James Spedding who has lived…
Volunteers with the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless canvassed streets across Montgomery Tuesday night in search of homeless residents. It was part of the annual homeless point-in-time count. Molly Stone says this census is a requirement to get funding to help serve the homeless community. It also helps the organization learn more about the homeless population. “That helps us make…
How big is the homeless problem in Montgomery? The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless is working to determine that number. Staff and volunteers canvassed the city Thursday night, counting the number of homeless people both on the street and in shelters. Volunteers also gave out food, hygiene items, blankets, and coats. The annual count is necessary in order to receive…
