MORE THAN A SHELTER

Thanks to our generous donors and community partners, we are much more than a shelter.

Your continued support helps us provide several programs and services including:

  • Daily Meals

  • Emergency Services

  • Life Transformation Programs

  • Medical Clinics

  • Community Outreach

DAILY MEALS

Three meals are served every single day to anyone who is hungry.

Breakfast 6:30AM - 7:30AM

Lunch 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Dinner 5:00PM - 6:00PM

emergency services

Open 24 hours a day, emergency services are available at no charge to men, women and children currently experiencing homelessness or escaping abuse.

Amenities and resources include:

  • 24/7 Shelter

  • Shower Facilities

  • Hygiene Toiletries

  • Laundry Machines

  • Case Management

  • Chaplaincy Services

  • Community Resources

  • Onsite Security

Everyone who comes for assistance is invited to join our Life Transformation programs.

LIFE TRANSFORMATION

Beyond food and shelter, our Life Transformation programs focus on empowering individuals to break the cycle of chronic homelessness, recover from addiction, and escape abuse.

At no charge to the participant, these programs seek to help individuals:

  • Rebuild their lives,

  • Renew a love for God,

  • Restore personal relationships

  • Reconnect with society as a productive citizen

Life Transformation participants can benefit from:

  • 24/7 residential care

  • Bible studies

  • Counseling

  • Recovery classes

  • Case management

  • Mentoring opportunities

  • Group support

  • Community resources

  • Life-skills training like interpersonal communication, decision making, conflict resolution, self-awareness, stress management, problem solving, and money management.

  • Professional soft-skills development such as teamwork, responsibility, adaptability, job searching, resume writing, computer literacy, punctuality, time management, and more.

Upon completion, graduates can receive additional assistance to start their new lives: 

  • Seeking employment

  • Finding affordable housing

  • Aftercare counseling upon request

  • Household items from our thrift stores

  • Donated vehicle (depending on availability)

MEDICAL CLINICS

The DRM “Med Wing” is currently comprised of two onsite clinics and a mobile unit for homeless men, women and children as well as low-income families in our area. 

The Dermatology Clinic offers skin biopsies and treatment of small skin cancers. 

Our new Optical Clinic will ensure eye care is available to anyone in financial need. 

Huntsville Hospital’s Mobile Medical Unit regularly provides: 

  • Biometric screenings (blood pressure and blood sugar)

  • First aid and light wound care

  • Psychiatric assistance

  • Laboratory testing

  • Scheduling imaging services

  • Pharmacy (prescriptions and over-the-counter medications)

People are getting the help they need to address and avoid health issues.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Our Fundraising Thrift Stores support our ministries while providing gently used items such as clothes, furniture, and household items for our shoppers at a great price.

DRM also gives back to the community through benevolence, events and partnerships:

Benevolence — Food and clothing are available at no cost to local residents who have fallen on hard times.

Events — Fun activities are planned every season for our community neighbors:

  • Independence Picnic

  • Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival

  • Thrift Customer Appreciation Days

Partnerships — We gladly partner with local private schools and homeschool associations to offer the DRM gymnasium as “Home Court” to hundreds of student athletes and their families.