Story and Mission
The Springboard to Success is a non-profit organization whose mission is to nurture start-up and early stage , independent retailers . Springboard to Success ’ s first initiative is a non-profit retail storefront known as the Urban Emporium , which opened in October 2011 .
The Urban Emporium is the vehicle where Springboard houses and trains retail entrepreneurs to become successful business people ; it is also the store where each entrepreneur ’ s merchandise is sold to the public . The training and oversight that is provided by the DMA ( Downtown Mobile Alliance ) staff , consultant , and store manager educates the retail entrepreneur in topics such as merchandising , buying plans , promotion and marketing , inventory control , cash flow management , expense control , market trends and the management of personnel . The DMA Board , STS Board and stakeholders assist the retail entrepreneurs through events , advocacy , utilization , and promotion within their business network . The Urban Emporium is also a model for other communities with underserved retail environments .
Nikki Moore , Urban Emporium
Store Manager
2023 Upcoming Events
Story and Mission
Health and Hope Transforms Lives . We Have Seen Miracles the Last 20 Years . Victory Health Partners is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) faith-based nonprofit healthcare practice . The practice was opened in 2003 by Dr . and Mrs . Robert Lightfoot , after serving abroad on several medical mission trips . Throughout their trips , their desire to serve within their own community was realized and they began meeting with the key leaders in Mobile ’ s medical community to determine the gaps facing our community . Prior to Victory , the low income and uninsured either delayed receiving treatment or relied on emergency rooms for their primary care .
Victory ’ s patients are low to moderate income adults ages 19 to 64 , who are unable to afford private insurance , government funded insurance and do not receive health coverage through their employer . In 2020 , Victory had over 10,000 patient encounters from low to moderate income , uninsured adults . Victory has grown to serve over 35,000 patients . Victory serves the Gulf Coast with patients from 25 counties in Alabama , 11 in Mississippi , and 8 in Florida annually . All of Victory ’ s patients have a gross income of 400 % the Federal Poverty Guidelines and many patients suffer from chronic health problems such as diabetes , COPD , high blood pressure and heart disease . Victory provides high-quality healthcare to all patients , regardless of race , religion or background . Patients span from many different industries including hospitality , service , construction , small business , arts and many who can only obtain part-time employment .
How To Do Some Good :
Donate : Scan the secure online donation QR Code below . For every $ 1 donated , approximately $ 80 worth of care is provided to patients . Patient Surgical Assistance Fund : Victory is thrilled to announce the creation of the William M . Lightfoot , M . D . Patient Surgical Assistance Fund . This fund , named in memory of Dr . William Lightfoot who served as Victory ’ s first partner and volunteer surgeon , will provide necessary surgeries to move patients forward in their lives . Volunteer : Opportunities range from serving in the clinic , front office / administrative responsibilities , and development / event planning . If you are interested in volunteering , contact Kim Garrett at 251-445-0036 .
2023 Fundraiser
Spring Sip & Shop DATE TBA
Grilled Cheese Meltdown October DATE TBA
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Jingle & Mingle Winter DATE TBA
251-441-8044 www . urbanemporiummobile . com 260 Dauphin Street Mobile , AL 36602 Nikki Moore , Store Manager emporium @ downtownmobile . org @ urbanemporium @ urbanemporium
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Contact Us
251-460-0999 www . victoryhealth . org 3750 Professional Parkway Mobile , Alabama 36609 Robert D . Lightfoot , M . D . Founder and Executive / Medical Director Kim Garrett , Director kgarrett @ victoryhealth . org @ VictoryHealthPartners
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