How this Birmingham nonprofit provided 85k nights of shelter, 240k meals + more

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Nearly 21 million Americans struggle with at least one addiction, which means there’s a good chance you or someone you know has been impacted by addiction. 

Let us introduce you to The Foundry, which has helped restore hope and rebuild lives through addiction recovery programs since 1971. 

2024 was a remarkable year for The Foundry in its efforts to impact Greater Birmingham. Take a look at just how much of an impact they’ve made over the past year.

85,154 nights of shelter

Providing shelter to those in need of a warm and safe place to stay is one of the most crucial services a non-profit can offer. The Foundry provides shelter at five different locations around the Greater Birmingham Area.

In 2024, The Foundry provided 85,154 nights of shelter for the members of the community who need it most.

169 program graduates

The Foundry guided 169 individuals through their recovery program in 2024, an astounding number that represents a huge positive impact on not just the lives of the graduates but of all their families and friends as well.

Through education, spiritual guidance, dedicated counseling, and support that continues beyond recovery and graduation, The Foundry hopes to not only help its graduates rebuild their lives but to also go forward with the confidence that they’ll have support and resources available to them whenever they need it in the future.

12,055 counseling hours

Recovery is a difficult process that no one should go through alone. That’s why The Foundry offers counseling to provide those in their program with crucial guidance and support.

19,574 case management hours

Those whose lives have been impacted by addiction face many challenges as they attempt to rebuild their lives, including some that involve legal issues.

The Foundry provides legal assistance for enrollees in its program, ensuring that they have the support they need to get a fresh start.

224,160 employment readiness hours

Working is a key part of getting back on your feet and regaining your dignity and your sense of self and The Foundry works with employers around the Birmingham area to find employment opportunities for its enrollees and graduates.

The Foundry’s employment readiness training equips those who have been chronically unemployed due to their addiction struggles with the skills needed to obtain and retain employment.

Read more about a Foundry graduate who found a livelihood at Bessemer’s legendary Bright Star restaurant.

240,246 meals

The Foundry provides three meals a day to anyone enrolled in their recovery program, ensuring that the source of their next meal is no longer a concern.

150,661 education + spiritual enrichment hours

The Foundry’s approach to recovery is about so much more than just overcoming addiction. The programs also offers spiritual and educational support to help their enrollees get back on their feet.

The Foundry’s approach to recovery centers around the belief that every participant is made in the image of God and is deserving of love, forgiveness, and dignity.

The Foundry’s recovery process is all about uncovering the beautiful, strong, and whole creation God made.

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