SouthEast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH)

Supplies running low for agencies that help local homeless With cooler months approaching, the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless is in need of supplies to help the local homeless population.

Supplies Needed for our Local Homeless Population. We Need Your Help!

Partner agencies with the SouthEast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) need supplies for our Homeless population as cooler weather is just around the corner. We are asking that donations of supplies for the Homeless be dropped off at area agencies that will distribute the items to our local homeless population. Below are the supplies needed and the drop off locations. Thank you for your support!

NEEDED SUPPLIES:
No clothing please, except coats/sweaters, gloves, socks, gloves, underwear and jeans only for men, women & children. There are many local organizations providing clothing on a weekly basis year-round.

Hygiene Needs: combs, hair brushes, personal hygiene items (Soap, Shampoo, Razor, Deodorant, Toilet Tissue, Hand Sanitizer, Wet-Wipes, Toothbrush and Tooth paste, lotion), and women’s hygiene items

Bedding/Sleeping Needs: Tents (2 to 4 person), flat sheets, sleeping bags, blankets, air mattresses or cots

Food: non-perishable food items to include POP-TOP easy open food, cases of bottled water

Other Needs: flash lights, batteries, wallets, purses, camp chairs, Coleman stoves, personal camping sized propane bottles, belts, bikes, bug spray & backpacks

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
The Harbor: 320 N Foster St, Dothan. Mon - Thu 8 - 11, Sat 8 - 11. Ph: 334-790-0431

Love In Action International Ministries: 279 W Main St, Dothan. Tue & Thu 10 - 2 p.m. Wed & Fri 10 - 12. Ph: 334-494-4995

Moma Tina’s Mission House: 605 N Alice St, Dothan. Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri from 11-1 & 4-6 or call 334-648-0960 to arrange.

Living Hope Community Outreach: 309 N Lena St, Dothan. Mon, Tues, & Thu 11 - 1. Ph: 334-671-2376

Wiregrass 2-1-1: 545 West Main Street, Suite 313, Dothan. Mon – Fri, 8-4:30.

For additional info, dial 2-1-1

First Annual Day on the Lake in Dothan – Mental Health Panel/Breaking the Stigma

My Name is Octavia Murphy I was born and raised in Dothan, Al. I served in the military from 2011-2019. I am a Disabled Veteran, with a heart for the people of Dothan, Al. So many people are suffering from Mental illness and do not know it.

On May 29th from 4 – 6:30 p.m., I will be hosting a panel to open the conversation up pertaining to Mental Health. Panelists will speak on Traumatic events they have experienced & Mentally Muscled thru. The event will take place at Emerald Lake, also known as the Duck Pond, 1902 North Cherokee Avenue in Dothan.

The intended goal is to encourage the community to get the proper help needed, by showing togetherness. Breaking the stigma, ending the silence opening up the conversation, providing & sharing resources to promote a healthy Mental state. I do believe Mental Health is a community issue as well as healing. This is a kid friendly event with special giveaways and ending with a community prayer to start the summer.

MENTAL MUSCLE Mission statement: Encouraging the Art to feeling your feeling Inspiring Momentum to Mentally Muscle thru them by having the WILL power to do more.