Donate

Sacrificial gifts from supporters like you allow us to build relationships, provide resources, and help struggling people get back on their feet.

Volunteer

Be the hands and feet of Christ! We need help serving food, organizing laundry and shower signups, and more at our day shelter downtown. Email info@urbanpurpose.org to get started.

Help Serve A Meal

The homeless and hurting downtown count on the Compound to fill hungry stomachs and soothe hurting hearts. We rely on the compassion of supporters like you to feed our friends on the streets.

Want to join us in serving the hungry at the Compound? Sign up to bring a meal or donate to help cover the costs of one.

Want to help our homeless friends?

At our day shelter downtown, we meet our homeless friends’ physical, mental, and spiritual needs while consistently offering opportunities for growth. We are so grateful for any of these items that you could provide to help us care for our friends living on the streets. About 85% of our clients are men, and 15% are women. 

To arrange drop off or pick up of any of these items, please contact Jim McFarland at jim@urbanpurpose.org or call (205) 296-2796.

  • Please provide travel-sized Items only.

    Deodorant

    Lotion

    Bar Soap

    Hand Sanitizer (2 oz.)

    Toothpaste

    Toothbrush (Soft)

    Hand/Body Sanitizer Wipes

    Gallon-Size Freezer Ziploc Bags

    Quart-Size Freezer Ziploc Bags

  • Coats: M - XXL

    Long Sleeved T-Shirts: M - XXL

    Sweatshirts/Hoodies: M - XXL

    Jeans: M - XXL

    Wool Socks: M - XXL

    Gloves: M - XXL

    Thermals Tops: M - XXL

    Thermal Bottoms: M- XXL

    Beanie Hats

    **We cannot accept dress clothing or dress shoes.**

  • Underwear (Bottoms): M - XXL

    Short Sleeve T-Shirts: M - XXL

    Wind/Sweatpants: M - XXL

    Jeans: M - XXL

    Athletic/Khaki Shorts: M - XXL

    Socks: Mens 9-13/Womens 7-10

    Sneakers: Mens 9-13/Womens 7-10

    Work Boots: Mens 9-13/Womens 7-10

    Flat Sandals: Mens 9-13/Womens 7-10

    **We cannot accept dress clothing or dress shoes.**

  • We desperately need the following items donated or purchased for the Compound:

    Clothes Washer

    Clothes Dryer

    Deep Freezer

    Refrigerator

    Iron

    Ironing Board

Be a Prayer Warrior

We need prayer warriors like you to come alongside us in our ministry to the homeless and hurting.

Please pray daily that we will have the food, clothing, and supplies needed to meet our clients’ immediate needs. We need the Compound bathed in prayers for peace amongst our guests and for open hearts to hear the Good News from our volunteers.

Click the button below if you’d like to get updates about urgent prayer requests and rejoice with us over answers to prayer.