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Story and Mission

The Scouting movement originated in Great Britain in 1908 as an outdoor youth development program started by Lord Robert Baden-Powell . The Boys Scouts of America was developed and organized in the United States in 1910 . Ten years later , the BSA made its way to the Mobile area promoted by BSA representative Paul Harris and members of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce . At every level of the BSA ’ s history , the mission has remained the same : “ to prepare youth to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lives by instilling in them the values of the Scout Law and the Scout Oath .” These values aim to encourage Scouts to be faithful in their commitment and duty to God , country , community and self .

Over the years , the Mobile Area Council has been a part of the growth and development of the youth of Mobile , Baldwin , Clarke and Washington Counties . We have partnered with hundreds of schools , churches , civic organizations and business owners in the area to inspire the values of service and self-discipline among Scouters . In order to continue functioning , we need more volunteers to participate in the leadership of Scouting .

Story and Mission

Wilmer 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 , called Education4Life , has had a 100 % promotion rate in the 13 years since its inception .

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 extends to each 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 provides a home for up to 38 residents and serves over 100 children in its education programs for a total number of young people served well over 140 at any time . To learn more about Wilmer Hall ' s mission and ministry , please visit wilmerhall . org

How To Do Some Good :

Call for Donations : 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 or scan the code below .

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