FROM STAFF REPORTS

The 12^th Harvest of Hope Luncheon, benefitting Oak Mountain Mission Ministries, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at The Club in Birmingham. A silent auction will begin at 10 a.m. with the luncheon at beginning 11:30 a.m.

Oak Mountain Mission Ministries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides food, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance to those in need in Shelby County and the Greater Birmingham area.

Individuals are referred to the Mission from domestic violence and homeless shelters, faith support churches, and social service agencies. Everything is given to screened, qualified clients at no charge.

Founded in 2001, the need for assistance has grown each year and in 2017, Oak Mountain Mission had 6,120 interactions with families for assistance.

The Harvest of Hope luncheon keynote speaker will be Roddy Cooper who, for the first time at the event, will share the inspirational story behind why the Mission was founded. Roddy, who serves as Director of Oak Mountain Mission Ministries, began the Mission from his basement. Today, the Mission serves families more than 6,000 times each year from its 10,000-square-foot facility in Pelham. Also, during the luncheon one of those families will share how their life has been changed by the generous support of the Mission.

“Because of Roddy’s vision, thousands of families have been given hope and witness God’s love through the compassionate support offered by Oak Mountain Mission,” noted Tricia Parks, Chairperson of Harvest of Hope. “Proceeds from Harvest of Hope are essential to continuing that vision.”

More than 500 people attended Harvest of Hope last year and reservations are necessary. To sponsor a table or for more information, please contact: Oak Mountain Mission at 685-5757or Oakmtnmissions.com.