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10th Anniversary Hope Awards
Posted on October 13, 2009
Three area citizens were honored for their outstanding service and dedication to Jefferson County and the state of Alabama at The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center's 10th Anniversary Hope Awards Banquet on October 1. The recipients of this year's Hope Awards are:
Rev. Chris Hodges, Pastor, Church of the Highlands
Hope Award for Religious Service
Dr. Neal R. Berte, President Emeritus, Birmingham-Southern College
Hope Award for Education Service
Mama Lois Coleman, Chairman Emeritus, Grace House Ministries, Inc.
Hope Award for Community Service
The Hope Awards Banquet-The Foundry's largest annual fundraiser-drew over 550 business, church and community leaders this year. The event included a reception, dinner and program held at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center, Highway 280, in Birmingham, and began at 6 p.m. Legendary NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame member Bart Starr presented the keynote address.
Proceeds from the annual fundraiser have totaled over $1.2 million over the past ten years and benefit the life-changing programs and services of The Foundry in Bessemer and its new intake center, Foundry Farm, near Cullman. With the opening of Foundry Farm in June and a new Women's Dorm in August, The Foundry offers over 300 men and women the opportunity to overcome their addictions, restore their dignity and transition back into the community. For photos, interviews and other information, contact Leslie Freeman