Community Resources
The organizations listed below provide non-federal assistance or services to constituents residing in the 6th Congressional District of Alabama. In accordance with U.S. House of Representatives guidance, only organizations that qualify under section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code are included on this list.
Jefferson County Resources
United Way of Central Alabama
Connects you with community services to meet a wide variety of needs
https://www.uwca.org/need-help/
Phone: 2-1-1
Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command
Offering programs and services to the most vulnerable members of the community
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/al/birmingham/
205-328-2420
Cahaba Valley Healthcare
Provides free dental and vision care for those in financial need in Central Alabama
https://www.cahabavalleyhealthcare.org/
205-918-2108
1515 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Grace Klein Community
Food and other resources
https://gracekleincommunity.com/local/
205-490-7516
1678 Montgomery Hwy #104, Box 304, Birmingham, AL 35216
Alabama Age Line (M4A)
Serving people with disabilities and people over 55. Helping individuals access information, assistance, and resources, including prescriptions, help with Medicare, respite, nutrition program (meals), employment
800-243-5463
Ride United
Arranging transportation for qualified individuals in Jefferson, Chilton, Shelby Counties for purposes of work, education, job interviews, basic needs, health services.
https://www.uwca.org/need-help/211-call-center/ride-united/
Christian Service Mission
Food assistance
205-252-9906
3600 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi
Food, shelter, and comfort to your community when a hurricane or other disaster strikes
https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms.html
205-795-8700
Project Access
Medical care for household income less than 200% over the current poverty level
https://jcmsalabama.org/Community-Resources
205-271-6820
Shelby County Resources
Shelby County Alabama Community Resources
https://www.shelbyal.com/215/Community-Services
(205) 670-6597
Shelby County Food Connect Resource List
A resource developed for the residents of Shelby County, Alabama dedicated to feeding the hungry and supporting area organizations through service and giving.
https://www.shelbyal.com/DocumentCenter/View/192/FoodConnect-Directory?bidId=
Shelby Emergency Assistance
Helps individuals and families move from crisis to self-sufficiency in Shelby County by providing essential resources with care
https://www.shelbyemergencyassistance.org/
Second Shift
Assists youth who are aging-out and at-risk in transitioning successfully into independence.
https://secondshiftalabama.org/
ARC of Shelby County
Partners with families and people with developmental and intellectual disabilities to support and enhance the quality of their lives - through advocacy, providing information and technical support.
http://www.thearcofshelby.org/
River Region Resources:
Heart of Alabama Food Bank
Elmore County Food Pantry
https://elmorecountyfoodpantry.org
334-567-3232
Montgomery Meals on Wheels (Metro Area)
Lunchtime meals to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare their own meals
(334) 263-0532
First Baptist Church of Eclectic (Eclectic Kindness Ministry)
Food, clothing, toiletries, and other household items
https://fbceclectic.org/connect/ministries
(334) 541-4444
Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama
Energy assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
https://capmal.org/energy-assistance/
Elmore County Family Resource Center Directory
https://www.ecfrc.org/Directory
(334) 224-1868
Successful Connections
https://www.successfulconnectionsnpo.org/resource-directory
Family Support Center of Autauga County
Improving the quality of life for children and families in the River Region through education, advocacy, and employment.
Bibb County Resources:
West Alabama Regional Commission
Assist seniors and their families in coordinating resources and services that will enable the older adult to maintain their independence as long as possible.
Health Clinics for Uninsured
Dental Assistance
https://cahabamedicalcare.com/dental-care
Community Services Programs of West Alabama
Clothing, financial and utility help
Chilton County Resources:
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging, M4A
Serving people with disabilities and people over 55. Helping individuals access information, assistance, and resources, including prescriptions, help with Medicare, respite, nutrition program (meals), employment
(800) 243-5463
Chilton County Emergency Assistance Center
Provides food, clothing, medication assistance, dental assistance and other essential services for Chilton County residents, as well as essentials for disaster victims and non-resident travelers, victims of domestic violence and those experiencing homelessness
(205) 755-9467
Community Action Partnership of Middle Alabama
Energy assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
https://capmal.org/energy-assistance/
This Community Resources List is intended to provide an informative resource of local organizations that may provide non-federal assistance and/or support to constituents. The inclusion of any organization on this list does not constitute or imply the official sanction or endorsement of Congress Palmer or the U.S. House of Representatives of such organization and/or the services provided.