• Utility Assistance Program : Helps low-income clients and area residents maintain utility services . This program requires accountability as the participant must pay 50 % of their utility bill . DWCC subsequently pays the remainder of the bill directly to the utility company to ensure that funds are used for intended purposes .
Family Promise of Coastal Alabama ( 251 ) 441-1991 PO Box 40881 Mobile , AL 36640 www . familypromisemobile . org
• Mission : to provide temporary shelter , related services and nurturing support to families with children who are experiencing a homelessness crisis .
• Services : We rely on the hospitality of community groups and faith communities to feed and shelter families . We also offer shelter diversion assistance , transitional housing and post-shelter support . Each family receives intensive client-centered case management .
• As needed , families can receive transportation assistance , household goods , financial assistance for re-housing and other services , too .
Habitat for Humanity of
Southwest Alabama ( 251 ) 476-7171 3712 Airport Blvd . Mobile , AL 36608 www . habitat . org / al / mobile / southwest-alabama-hfh
• Habitat works toward our vision by building strength , stability and selfreliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing . Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage .
Housing First , the Homeless Coalition ( 251 ) 450-3345 279 N Washington Ave . Building B Mobile , AL 36603 www . hfal . org
• Community Housing Programs provide housing assistance to families with children , unaccompanied youth ( 18 – 24 years old ), chronically homeless individuals , homeless individuals and families with a disability and unaccompanied homeless individuals .
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• Outreach provides services to those experiencing homelessness on location , removing the barrier of transportation for those in need of assistance .
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families ( SSVF ) Program provides assistance to low-income veteran families that are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness .
McKemie Place - Shelter for Women ( 251 ) 287-2225 Mobile , AL ( Hidden for safety ) www . mckemieplace . org
• McKemie Place is the only temporary emergency shelter for unaccompanied women 18 years old or older in our region
• Each client that comes to McKemie Place is required to have bi-weekly meetings with our case manager in an effort to create and achieve goals that enable them to regain their independence . We connect women with local resources to help them grow spiritually and leave in better mental and emotional health ready to sustain long term self-sufficiency .
• We do not discriminate in providing services to anyone based on their religion or beliefs . Our clients can voluntarily choose to participate in any services offered by the local faith-based community .
• Women needing our services should contact the shelter at ( 251 ) 287-2225 to speak with a staff person and go through a brief phone screening . Our phones are answered 24 hours per day .
Mobile Area Interfaith Conference ( 251 ) 308-8725 2754 Mauvilla Dr . Mobile , AL 36606 www . mobileareainterfaith . org
• Mobile Area Interfaith Conference , Inc ( MAIC ) is a collaborative effort involving faith-based organizations and religious congregations . The organization is dedicated to fostering the development of community resources to address unmet human needs with a primary focus on serving marginalized citizens .
• Mobile County Metro Chaplaincy Program : Through the pre-release services at Mobile County Metro Jail Chaplaincy Program , inmates can attend GED classes , job readiness classes and religious services .
• The Neighbor Center : Neighbors returning from incarceration to the
Mobile Area can receive reentry case management services along with assistance with housing , employment , transportation , identification and other needs .
• Academy for Workforce Development : The Academy offers Neighbors assistance with job placement , job training , internships , preparatory classes and employment case management .
Mobile County Community Action ( 251 ) 457-5700 461 Donald St . Mobile , AL 36617 www . mcamobile . org / departments / - community-services
• Our programs and services are developed to educate children , feed the hungry , offer assistance to the homeless , provide heating and cooling assistance to those most in need , promote adult literacy , provide home repairs to reduce energy bills of low-income families and much more !
• MCA provides food vouchers , assistance with utility bills and rent assistance . We have several locations . The main office number is ( 251 ) 457-5700 .
Mobile Housing Authority ( 251 ) 434-2200 151 S Claiborne St . Mobile , AL 36602 www . mobilehousing . org
• In addition to providing public housing to those who qualify , there is a housing counseling program and help with financial planning . There is also a daycare and after-school care for children . Cost varies by ability to pay but is discounted for people in public housing . ( 251 ) 470- 0275 or ( 251 ) 470-0226
• There are also educational programs , including GED preparation , which is free to low-income people within the city limits of Mobile . These programs are available at three centers : Clinton Johnson Center ( 251 ) 470-1728 , Bishop State ( 251 ) 662- 5370 , and for ages 16-21 at Career Links ( 251 ) 433-1358 .
• Senior Services : Housing assistance , case management , transportation , wellness programs , meal services , computer access . Office Hours : Monday - Friday , 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM .