Because Montgomery Resident Aaron Reynolds missed so much of his daughter’s life while incarcerated, he was given approval to walk her onto the football field during her high school Senior Night. Director Lakesia Clemons, who approved the reunion, noted that “family reunification and the bond between a daughter and her father are critically important.” Reynolds […]

Dismas Charities Montgomery residents volunteered at Family Guidance Center of Alabama for their 13th annual Food Pantry event which provides items to income-eligible families. The residents helped sort approximately 35,000 pounds of food to more than 400 families. Like Us On Facebook!

In late May, Dismas Charities Montgomery residents volunteered at Family Guidance Center of Alabama for their 13th annual Food Pantry event which provides items to income-eligible families. The residents helped sort approximately 35,000 pounds of food to more than 400 families. Like Us On Facebook!

Wearing the T-shirts they had created for the Selma to Montgomery March, are the 11 residents and staff who participated. The front of the shirts bear the Dismas Charities name and logo, the back containing the name of the event. At right is the finish line.

Seven Montgomery residents volunteered to help during the River City United Methodist Church’s 4th Saturday Community Wide Outreach Event. At the monthly event residents organized a clothes closet and served meals such as Resident Odderrie Reed (in red apron). The event also offers a free breakfast, food stamp enrollment, a food pantry, health care screenings, […]

Montgomery received over 100 books from the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library following a public book sale. According to Head Librarian Timothy Berry this is the first time they have donated books to non-profit organizations following the two-day sale. Like Us On Facebook!

Staff and five Montgomery residents attended the 7th Annual Congressional Job Fair sponsored by U.S. Representative Terri Sewell. The job fair, which attracted over 100 companies, was held on the campus of Alabama State University. Agencies represented include automotive, banking, construction, education, government, law enforcement, health services, manufacturing/production/ processing, military, retail, staffing agencies, restaurant/food, workforce […]

Six residents volunteered to help the Montgomery Area Food Bank and the Caring for Citizens of Alabama organization pack and distribute food to 300 needy households. The Food Bank annually distributes over 20 million pounds of food to 35 of Alabama’s 67 counties. Below Residents Frederick Hill (left) and Marquil Jackson distribute products to residents. […]

As part of its on-going efforts to help the youth of the community, Dismas Charities Montgomery residents volunteered to help paint the classrooms and cafeteria at Brewbaker Middle School, home to over 850 disadvantaged students. Earnestine Woods, a Montgomery Public School Officer with Have a Heart for Children organization, coordinated the event. Have a Heart […]

Festooned with colorful hats and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Montgomery held its first Tea Party for female residents and staff. One part of the event was asking each attendee how they would like to be remembered. Resident Jennifer Blade stated “for being loving, caring and becoming the woman God called me to be.” Director Moszetta […]