Urban Purpose, a Christ-centered ministry, empowers homeless and hurting individuals to reach their full potential by offering life-changing relationships & services.
Our Process
Meet.
We meet people through referrals and at the Compound, our day shelter in downtown Birmingham.
Assess.
As we get to know people, we assess their struggles, circumstances, and unique needs.
Personalize.
We develop a plan for each individual based on the unique challenges they are trying to overcome.
Our Initiatives
The Compound Day Shelter
Our “home for the homeless” provides meals, access to wellness services, showers, laundry services, Christlike fellowship, and so much more.
Transitional Living
Our transitional living program provides secure housing and accountability for struggling individuals to get back on their feet.
Jim McFarland has served as the Executive Director of Urban Purpose since it’s beginnings in 2009. Kathy Revis, Karen McFarland, Steve Hancock, Mike Frederick, and Jim McFarland serve on our Board.
We are grateful for the ongoing support of our ministry partners: Shades Mountain Baptist Church, South Highland Presbyterian Church, Dawson Baptist Church, Homewood Church of Christ, Mountaintop Church, TherapySouth, Division 4 Solutions, Hoar Construction, LLC, Durante Home Exteriors and the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.