{"id":341691,"date":"2024-08-21T16:54:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T20:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=341691"},"modified":"2024-09-11T19:26:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T23:26:06","slug":"supporting-the-community-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/supporting-the-community-in-alabama\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting the Community in Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alabama\u2018s Unisocial <\/a><\/span>team and Caleb Group<\/a><\/span> reached out to the community by distributing groceries and clothing on July 23rd and groceries, toys, clothing, and shoes on August 17th, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Montgomery\u2018s History and Current Challenges<\/span><\/h4>\n

Montgomery, Alabama, is known as the birthplace of the civil<\/a> <\/span>rights movement in the USA, was the home of Dr. Martin Luther King<\/a><\/span> and Rosa Parks<\/a><\/span>. Historically, residents of Montgomery overcame several challenges that helped to shape the entire nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Montgomery City is currently home to over 200 thousand people<\/a><\/span>. Reports indicate that in Montgomery County, 1 out of every 10 seniors aged 65 and older<\/a><\/span> lives in poverty, 16 out of every 100 persons are food insecure<\/a><\/span>, and 18 out of every 100 people<\/a> <\/span>are living in a state of repeated mental distress.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou Must Support the Weak\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

Volunteers of the Unisocial with the Caleb Group of Montgomery, Alabama, made it their monthly commitment to reach out and care for those in emotional distress in their community. On July 23rd, the Unisocial and Caleb Group distributed groceries and clothing. On August 17th, 2024, volunteers distributed groceries, toys, clothing, and<\/span> shoes. They also offered simple manicures.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Pastor Daniel, \u201cPeople were grateful for the work of the Unisocial as many have been going through hard times. The Caleb Group and Unisocial were happy and revived from this work of giving back.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 This recurring event took place at The Universal Church in Montgomery.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, \u2018It is more blessed to give than to receive.\u2019 (Acts 20:35)<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Approximately 30 people <\/span>were reached<\/span> on each event, mainly from the neighborhood of Capital Heights and families driving by. One gentleman was grateful for the suit he could now use for church and special occasions. One person stopped not for the distribution but for the prayer due to the challenges in the family.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pastor Daniel and the volunteers also gave an encouraging message from the Word of God. They prayed for the attendees and the community. The most impactful and permanent assistance and change comes from hearing and practicing the Word of God. <\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Participate<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you would like to participate in the next\u00a0Unisocial\u00a0Event or join forces in an upcoming project, please visit one of the locations of\u00a0<\/span>The Universal Church<\/a><\/span> and speak to the pastor. You may also call\u00a0<\/span>1-888-332-4141<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Universal Church of Montgomery, Alabama, is at 2045 Madison Ave. Montgomery, AL 36107.<\/span><\/p>\n

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August 17th, 2024<\/h4>\n