Story and Mission
W
ilmer Hall was founded in
1864 by Richard Hooker
Wilmer, the second
Episcopal bishop of Alabama, as a
home for orphans of the Civil War.
It has been occupying its current
campus on Old Shell Road since
1916.
Wilmer Hall is a non-profit faith-
based organization, serving
children and young adults in
need through residential and
educational programs: the
Residential Living Program, the
Transitional Living Program, the
Transitional Family Program,
the Education Program, and the
Community-Based Education
Program. The Education Program
has had a 100% graduation rate in
the 11 years since its inception. child or young adult a warm
and nurturing home where they
are surrounded by people who
love and support them. The
goal is to help young people
succeed in four areas: physical
health, emotional stability,
academic achievement and
spiritual maturity. Wilmer Hall’s
keys to success have been an
individualized approach, positive
reinforcement of successes,
thoughtful and caring responses
to setbacks, and genuine concern
about the spiritual well-being
of each young person. For the
young adults in our transitional
programs, the goal is to assist
the residents in developing the
educational, vocational and social
skills necessary for a successful
transition to self-sufficiency.
The mission of Wilmer Hall
Children’s Home is to provide a
safe home for children and young
adults in need due to poverty,
abuse, neglect and homelessness.
It serves all children and young
adults without regard to race,
ethnicity or religion. Wilmer Hall provides a home for
up to 36 young residents and
serves 175 children in its education
programs, serving well over
200 young people in total. To
learn more about Wilmer Hall’s
mission and ministry, please visit
wilmerhall.org.
Wilmer Hall extends to each
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We charge no fees for our services. Wilmer Hall
operates primarily through the generosity of
individuals, businesses, and foundations. Our greatest
need is unrestricted gifts that allow us to carry out
our mission more fully. If you would like to become a
supporter, please visit wilmerhall.org/donate
Contact Us
March 21, 2020
June 2020
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October 2020
251-342-4931
www.wilmerhall.org
3811 Old Shell Road, Mobile, AL 36608
Pratt Paterson – ppaterson@wilmerhall.org
Mae Dennis – mdennis@wilmerhall.org
@wilmerhall1864
@wilmer_hall_1864
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