Reviewed by: Patience Itson
How The Foundry welcomes locals with open arms [VIDEO]
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The Foundry Ministries serves as a haven for men and women struggling with addiction to find freedom and discover purpose. We sat down with a current participant of The Foundry’s men’s program to see this work in action—here’s what we learned.
Meet Joe, a participant in The Foundry’s men’s program
Joe Strickland first came to The Foundry in September 2023. When we asked what brought him here, he expressed how it was a series of bad decisions followed by the grace of God.
“I was pretty addicted to fentanyl and methamphetamine and I was just broken. It was really a God thing—bringing me to The Foundry—they accepted me with open arms.”
Joe Strickland
Did you know 20 million Americans struggle with addiction? Through intentional programming, one-on-one counseling and the transformational power of Jesus Christ, The Foundry allows participants to discover their purpose as soon as they step through the doors.
“One of the best parts about The Foundry is the counseling. They focus on the things you don’t want to talk about, the things that have troubled you in the past or the things you have built up inside. It has helped me a lot in my daily walk with God.”
Joe Strickland
Be part of the hope and healing taking place at The Foundry—show your support today.
How The Foundry encourages positive changes
The vision behind The Foundry’s process is simple: creating permanently transformed lives through Christ-centered ministries.
They do this through the following five program components designed to guide participants from their first visit to graduation and beyond:
- Counseling
- Case management
- Education
- Employment readiness
- Aftercare
Although the program ends after nine months, The Foundry commits to a life-long investment with each graduate. Their aftercare program establishes a support system available at any time.
Some of the aftercare services provided include:
- Church involvement opportunities
- Education services
- Individual counseling
- Job training
- Transitional housing
How you can be part of The Foundry’s mission
You can support The Foundry’s 52-year mission in many capacities. Here’s how:
- Donating
- Thrifting
- Pelham, Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124
- Cullman, 1636 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055
- Volunteering
“I’m very grateful to be here. This is a great place. They’ve accepted me with open arms and it’s by the grace of God that I’m here.”
Joe Strickland
Learn more about The Foundry Ministries and the life-changing work they do by visiting their website, Facebook or Instagram.
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