The Lovelady Center is...
a faith-based, non-denominational residential facility for women that provides shelter and rehabilitation. We are located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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TLC is a 9-to-12 month program designed to restore hope and rebuild lives. Women and their children enter our program for various reasons, all needing help in their lives. By introducing women and children to Christ, and by offering a multitude of needed services, The Lovelady Center helps women attain a brighter future.
We provide housing and services to approximately 350 women and children daily, including three meals per day, seven days a week. Basic care we supply includes:
Through partnerships with Jefferson State Community College and Tennessee Temple University, women are offered the chance to gain higher education and job skills. Through our Workforce Development Program, women are trained and aided in finding sustainable jobs to ensure a bright future.
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During the Fiscal Year of 2008, The Alabama Department of Corrections estimated that the annual cost to house an inmate is $15,223.00. If TLC takes in 100 of those inmates, that's a savings of $1,522,300.00 to Alabama tax payers.
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Center History:
The Center began in 2004, when Brenda Lovelady Spahn began a bible study for women in be Julia Tutwiler Prison. As time passed, she noticed that a large amount of women released from prison re-enter within a short timeframe. The Department of Justice Bureau of Statistics recently reported that nearly 68% of prisoners are re-arrested within 3 years of leaving prison, why?
Faith-based programs, and other community re-entry programs are proven to help keep individuals from re-entering prison. Women who are released from prison are challenged by the prospect of finding long-term employment, housing, and more. Programs such as TLC are successful by providing tools for women to re-enter society as productive and esteemed individuals. Alabama has an above average crime rate compared to National averages, yet Alabama also provides the least amount of funding for community re-introduction programs. This causes an increase of incarcerations and re-incarcerations for the State. However through programs such as TLC, which help enact change, the cycle of ciminal behavior is broken. Keeping communities out of the Justice System saves the State, and tax payers money.
Your support helps us unlock the dreams and opportunities for many women and children who are seeking to change their lives. So, please help us keep the doors open and opportunities abounding through time, prayers, goods and financial support!
Thank you for keeping dreams alive!
Executive Director
Brenda Lovelady Spahn
Vice President
Hugh W. Thomas
Client Services
Melinda Megahee
Chief Financial Officer
Rosie Mullen
Board of Directors-
Don Ankenbrandt
Dr. Phil Walton
Fernando Valentino
Joe Medina
Ann Giles
Hartwell Smith
Dr. Byron Edens
Tyler Nash
Bill Roland
Brenda Spahn has had an illustrious 30 year career as a motivational speaker and business owner. Early in her career she built a successful consulting business and began to also rehabilitate historical buildings. She has been recognized many times in the Birmingham News for her contributions to the local community, but her prior efforts were a prelude to what became her true passion helping societys unwanted women.
In 1997, Ms. Spahn was called by God to begin a ministry for women and their children. She received ordination and began her work by visiting women in the Jefferson County and Birmingham City jails. The ministry grew and in 2002 she accepted 5 parolees into her home, and thus began the Lovelady program. In 2004, Ms. Spahn purchased the 288,000 square foot old East End Memorial Hospital in Eastlake. By that time there were 40 women in the program. Now called the Lovelady Center, named after her beloved father, the transition program for women and children has grown to 350 women and children.
Brenda Spahn was featured on the national DirecTV Hometown Heroes program in 2009. The show is hosted by Joan Lunden and honors those who show courage, kindness and bravery through personal efforts to help the less fortunate in their communities. Ms. Spahn recently was given the NBC13 Making a Difference award for her personal sacrifice and efforts on behalf of The Lovelady Center.
Over the last five years, Ms. Spahn has been honored by a number of community churches and organizations. The Center was nominated for Nonprofit of the Year in 2008 at the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce annual award ceremony. Reverend Spahn is married to Jeff Spahn and has 4 grown biological children, and 1 adopted child and 1 foster child still living at home.
Hugh is born and raised in Alabama; he attended University of Alabama where he received his Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Arts. He attained 20 years experience in Business Investment before devoting his time to Development and Operations of 501c3 non-profit organizations. Hugh has shown commitment, and a personal dedication to furthering and growing faith-based rehabilitation programs in Birmingham, Alabama. Through is professional history and passion for faith-based initiatives, Hugh provides an essential role at The Lovelady Center, serving as Chief Operations Officer/Vice President Administration.
Mrs. Megahee manages daily operations, overseeing 8 departments, and caring for administrative staff of TLC. Having 13 years of business management, training and administrative coordination experience, and 7 years experience in transitional home management, Mrs. Megahee has been instrumental in the creation and development, and daily operations of The Center. She is devoted to maintaining a healthy client-base, and maintaining program excellence through ensuring that each participant grow in their faith and become better equipped to make healtheir life-choices.
Rosie Mullen, Director of Finance
Rosie oversees the accounting and the finance team. She manages payroll, monthly and quarterly statements, financial audits and IRS-related matters. She has experience in accounting, management and church administration. Her experience in churches and faith-based is a testament to her devotion to see womens lives changed. She has many accomplishments, including a published book called Breaking Free, she is also known for her activity in Nest of Love Christian Church. Rosie is a Top Ten graduate of Miles College, with a B. S. Degree in Business Administration, and has completed some theological studies at Birmingham Baptist Bible College.
TLC is looking to host diaper/clothing drives at local churches in the Birmingham area. Call Development for more information.
For more information on events, or to RSVP, call or email Development at 205-833-1064 and info_loveladycenter.org.
The Lovelady Center depends on the generous donations of people like you.
Please make your tax-deductible contributions to:
The Lovelady Center
7916 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 25206
Financial Needs:
1 month of childcare for 1 child: $250
1 month of Program costs for one 1 Lovelady: $1,000
1 year of gas for Lovelady transportation: $10,000
1 year of power for The Center: $20,000
1 year of water for The Center: $10,000
Security System for The Center: $8,000
Awnings for The Center (to lower power bill): $11,000
Telephone System for The Center: $22,000
Roof Repairs: $131,000
Consider donating time, vehicles, money, and prayer.
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We would also like to thank:
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The 'Wholeway House'-
A documentary made in UAB's Ethnographic Film-making class on a transitional living recovery center for women called the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
From us at TLC, thank you UAB for your support!
Consider...
100% of the proceeds of Lovelady Thrift support The Lovelady Center. hen you shop and donate, you will "Save Money and Save Lives."
Shop and donate at TLC Thrift
We are collecting everything from clothing to furniture, to electronics. Please help and donate your items at one our of our drop-up locations, or schedule a big pick-up by calling: 205-836-3121.
The Lovelady Thrift Store . 7720 Ludington Lane . Irondale, AL 35210-1918
Our offices are open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Feel free to call and schedule a tour for yourself or your church group at any time.
7916 2nd Avenue South,
Birmingham, AL 35206-3804
Main:
(205) 833-7410
Development:
(205) 833-1064
Fax:
(205) 833-9997
The Lovelady Thrift Store
7720 Ludington Lane
Irondale, AL 35210-1918
(205) 951-9230
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