3 Finalists Picked to Lead City’s ‘Home for All’ Program for the Unhoused

www.birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham has named three finalists in the search for facilitators for the Home For All safe sleep pilot program for its chronically unhoused residents. After a nationwide call for proposals, AIDS Alabama, Faith Chapel Care Center, and Urban Alchemy were selected. Their proposed projects will now be examined closer by the city, its stakeholders, and the community in deciding if one – or all – would best manage the city’s planned community of micro-shelters that include special wraparound services. “These organizations have a stellar track record of supporting communities in need,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “As we prepare to build this community of support for our unhoused residents, we are thrilled to be one step closer.” In January, the city approved a $1 million bid for the purchase of micro-shelters that will be built by Pallet Shelter and assembled on a dedicated site for safe sleep, shelter, and support. The Department of Community Development then congregated a committee of community stakeholders to create a Request For Proposals for an organization to lead and house the program’s site. The collective held weekly meetings, made site visits, and also selected an architect and engineer to lead...