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The Foundry Board of Directors
Tom Mayfield, Chairman
President, M3*** Resources USA LLC
Steve Briggs, Vice-Chairman
President, Petra Life Services, Inc.
Our annual Hearts of Hope Benefit Luncheon supports our Women’s
Ministry and Recovery Program, which provides a safe and home-like
environment where women’s physical needs are met while they take part
in counseling and education to overcome addiction and rebuild their
lives. Guests at this elegant event are inspired by residents’ testimonies and
keynote speakers such as Pam Tebow, mother of NFL quarterback Tim
Tebow, and hostage-victim-turned-victor Ashley Smith Robinson.
Sherri Jackson Pereira, Secretary
Weekday Anchor, WIAT-TV CBS 42
Garry Ard
President, Ard Contracting, Inc.
Patrick Clifford
Market Manager, Walmart
Joe Dean, Jr.
Athletics Director,
Birmingham-Southern College
Whitney (Whit) DeBardeleben
President and CEO,
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dave Duncan
General Sales Manager,
WBRC Fox6 “On Your Side”
Jody Jones
President, PANGEATWO
Eric Kerley
Owner, The Studio,
Specialized Personal Training
Brenda Lipscomb
CAbi Consultant
Sharon Long
Vice-President, Alamerica Bank
M. J. Lyons, III
Manager, American Cast Iron
Pipe Company
C. Ben Nevins
Vice-President, U.S. Operations,
B. L. Harbert International
Nancy Peeples
Civic Leader
Tony Petelos
Manager, Jefferson County
J. Rainer Twiford
President, Brookline Partners
Thomas Waters
Agent, State Farm Insurance
Jay Weatherly
Principal and Co-Founder,
Salient Health
Marcus Wright
Pastor, Pastoral Care
Church of the Highlands
State of the Mission
Our two annual events offer the community meaningful ways to come together in fellowship and fun
while providing a solid foundation of financial support. Visit our website at www.thefoundryonline.org
for the details on upcoming events, ticket information and sponsorship opportunities.
Edmund Perry, Treasurer
Senior Counsel, Capital Strategies Group, Inc.
Anthony Bandura
Owner, Bandura CPA, LLC
2012 Financial Summary
Providing a Foundation of Support
Revenue
Expenses
54.5%
91.5%
14.6%
Now in its fourth season,
our popular Hot Strings
Music and Art Festival
offers world-class bands,
fine art and food. The
family-friendly, alcohol-free
environment includes plenty of good food and activities for
adults and kids alike. Endorsed by the Alabama Bluegrass
Music Association, past performers have included Sierra
Hull, Blue Highway and Three on a String. Proceeds
support The Foundry’s mission to raise public awareness
about the changing face of drug and alcohol addiction and our programs to restore the lives of men and
women battling substance abuse.
We’re Grateful for These Faithful Supporters
Generous financial donations from The Foundry Fellowship
allow us to restore hope to hundreds of lives every year.
Altec/Styslinger Foundation
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Ms. Joyce Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Garry G. Ard
Mr. Jimmy Ard
Mr. Mason Overcash & Mrs. Ashley Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. William Barkley
Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Beatty, Sr.
Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co.
Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Company
Mr. & Mrs. Jim B. Black, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Brewer, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bright
The Harry B. & Jane H. Brock Foundation
Mrs. Cathy Brown
Mr. James Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Burell
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Burrell
Cathedral Church of the Advent
Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
Cathedral
Centurion Labs LLC
Mountain Brook Community Church
Colonial Properties Services, Inc.
The Community Foundation
of Greater Birmingham
Mr. & Mrs. Skip Cooper
Dr. A. J. Cox, III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Culotta
The Daniel Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry DeFoor
Drummond Company, Inc.
DST Systems, Inc.
Energen Corporation
Mr. Kenneth B. Fash
First Citizens Bank
Ms. Jane E. Flippo
Gardendale’s First Baptist Church
Mr. Joel I. Gilbert
Mr. Thomas L. Hacker
Mr. & Mrs. Victor H. Hanson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Harrison
Mrs. Lyle D. Hazelrig
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Heintz
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Helveston
Mr. Tim Hendrix
Hill Crest Foundation
Joe Piper, Inc.
Ms. Tracy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kidd
King Acura
Mr. & Mrs. Henry King
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lackey
Ms. Judith G. Lee
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lipscomb
Long Lewis Ford
Dr. & Mrs. Davor Luketic
Mr. Danny Maharrey
Ms. Thelma B. Mattison
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie H. Maxwell
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Mayfield, III
Mr. & Mrs. Perry McClain
Mr. & Mrs. Randy McClendon
Dr. & Mrs. Michael McCracken
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McLeod
Carol McMillan
Medical Properties Trust
Mountain Brook Community Church
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Nevins
NWI Consulting, Inc.
PANGEATWO
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Peeples
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Perry
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Pesterfield
Mrs. Frances Pfau
Mrs. Lilly Phillips
Protective Life Foundation
Protective Life Insurance Company
Realty South
Mr. & Mrs. James O. Rein
Richard M. Scrushy Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn P. Rives
Mr. Fred Rock
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Rushton, III
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
Mr. Greg Shubert
Mr. Dan M. Smith
State Farm
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dr. Rodney Swillie
Dr. Rick Thomason
Mrs. Lucille Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Todd
Trust UWO Louise Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Rainer Twiford
Valleydale Baptist Church
Mr. John H. Walding
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Waldrup
Walmart
Mr. & Mrs. J. Alan Walters
Wells Fargo
Western Steel, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Whatley
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wilburn
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Willard, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Worthington
“The partnership we have with The Foundry is vital in helping us provide services to disaster victims. The Foundry
has been very generous in providing assistance such as food, clothing and household items to our clients.”
Mary Miller–Chairman of Volunteers, American Red Cross Jefferson Shelby Chapter, Bessemer/West Jefferson Branch
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A Message from Our Executive Director
Contributions
22%
Grants/other
4.3%
Auto Center sales
4.6%
SuperThrift Outlets sales 54.5%
Program fees
14.6%
Total $6,891,079
Programs
91.5%
Administrative
2.3%
Fundraising
6.2%
Total $6,737,014
Independent audit completed by
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC.
You Can Give Confidently
The Foundry is governed by a board of directors that ensures all contributions are used
for the purposes for which they were given.
We believe each gift comes from people who give sacrificially. We use all gifts
conservatively and prayerfully.
We are a private organization funded by businesses, churches, foundations, civic groups and
individuals. We do not receive government funding.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we pledge to raise funds with integrity, communicating
The Foundry’s needs honestly.
We submit to an independent audit each year and maintain an “open book” policy.
We do not sell or lease our donors’ names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses.
The Foundry is a member in good standing of the Association of Gospel
Rescue Missions (AGRM). The AGRM exists to proclaim the passion of Jesus
toward the hungry, homeless, abused and addicted, and to accelerate quality
and effectiveness in member missions.
Dear Friends,
Our staff, volunteers, and financial
supporters are a powerful testament
to what can be accomplished when
we come together for a God-inspired
purpose. Indeed, 2012 was “The Year
to Excel.”
We instituted The Foundry Way
into our Recovery Program resulting
in more men and women completing
the curriculum with more permanent
outcomes. Our Re-Entry Program
remained at capacity and we were
blessed to witness former inmates
secure jobs and housing and reunite
with their families. And we enhanced
the services offered through our Rescue
Program, further meeting the needs of
impoverished individuals and families.
This ministry wouldn’t exist if
it weren’t for partners like you who
support it faithfully. Yet we know this
work is not our own. It’s the calling of a
loving God who asks us to reach out to
His people to meet their needs. Thank
you for being part of our ministry
team as we turn addiction, hunger and
homelessness to hope!
The Foundry is a member of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, which
is committed to advancing the nonprofit sector through development
and delivery of professional training opportunities; advocacy and public
policy engagement; and group purchasing benefits, consulting services and
management support.
The Foundry Facilities
The Foundry Rescue Mission
and Recovery Center
P.O. Box 824
Bessemer, AL 35021
Ph: 205-424-HOPE (4673)
www.thefoundryonline.org
BESSEMER CAMPUS
The Foundry Men’s Center
1804 Sixth Avenue North
The Foundry Women’s Center,
Worship Center & Administrative Office
1800 Fourth Avenue North
The Foundry Re-Entry Center
1616 Fifth Avenue North
The Foundry Auto Sales
780 19th Street
The Foundry Community Outreach
Center & Medical Center
608 18th Street
The Foundry Dental Clinic
1700 Sixth Avenue North
FAIRFIELD
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
6550 Aaron Aronov Drive
Ph: 205-424-2400
In His service,
Rev. Bill Heintz
Executive Director
CULLMAN CAMPUS
Foundry Farm
575 County Rd. 1676
Cullman, AL 35058
Ph: 888-5FOUNDRY
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
1636B Second Avenue Southwest
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Our Mission
To restore hope and
rebuild the lives of the
addict, the ex-inmate
and the destitute
through Christ-centered
recovery,
re-entry and
rescue.
Lives are Transformed
Where Hope Begins and
rescue
The Foundry is called to restore hope to hurting lives and that includes our neighbors who struggle financially, spiritually and emotionally. A hot meal, a kind word or a burden
lifted can be the beginning of a new outlook on life—and we offer all that and more through our Community Outreach Center.
From noontime meals to grocery boxes, our food programs allow us to fill empty stomachs with nutritious food and empty souls with God’s Word. For those who struggle to
provide for themselves and their families, we also offer new clothing at no charge and medical and dental care for a reasonable flat fee. These opportunities allow us to meet our
neighbors face-to-face and provide case management to help better manage their financial situations, disabilities or other circumstances that prevent them from living fulfilling lives.
If we can’t assist them through the scope of our programs and services, we refer them to area resources that can.
Often, however, their greatest need is simply something that gives their lives meaning or allows them to give back for the blessings they’ve received. Lonely senior citizens are
never alone at our arts and crafts activities and other events. Many others find meaning in our many volunteer opportunities. And our weekly worship services are open to anyone
whose spirit needs a lift. By continuing to grow our Rescue Program, we’re doing everything possible to make our community a happy home for all of us.
Most days, 59-year-old Elizabeth is homeless. She sleeps in her car except for the few nights a friend lets her stay over. She works two part-time jobs, but doesn’t earn enough to keep a place of
her own. She’s grateful for the food boxes she receives from our Community Outreach Center, which contain enough nonperishable items to last several weeks. Although her life is a struggle, she
knows others whose circumstances are far worse, and she volunteers at our Outreach Center. “The Foundry is a place to receive encouragement and to help encourage others,” Elizabeth says.
re-entry
Thousands of men are released from prison in Alabama every year, many without the emotional maturity, life skills or support system to successfully rejoin their communities.
The Foundry’s six-month, Christ-centered Re-Entry Program is designed to help them transition to independence.
Re-Entry residents can live and work at The Foundry while obtaining their driver’s licenses, social security cards, full-time employment and housing. They also participate in
life-skills classes, counseling, adult education and work therapy to develop sound decision-making and marketable job skills. Through worship services, Bible study, counseling and prayer, they
are introduced to God and learn to apply His Word to modify past behaviors and rebuild productive lives.
After completing the Re-Entry Program, men can opt to join our transitional
housing where they receive ongoing support as they build promising futures.
More than 2,500 men,
women and children
participate in our Rescue,
Re-Entry and Recovery
programs every year.
At age 53, Carl was arrested and
sentenced to 17 years in prison. During
his incarceration he was a model prisoner
and in 2011 he was granted early parole
and released. But he had no job and no
family or friends to take him in. “The
Foundry opened their doors to me so I
had a place to go,” he says. In our
Re-Entry Program we provided Carl
with shelter, food and clothing, and
training in skills that would allow him
to return to the workforce. While in our
care, he enrolled in college and became
a straight-A student. Recently he was
awarded the Presidential Scholarship to
Alabama State University, which covers
tuition, books, and room and board. “If
you asked me five years ago where I
thought I’d be today, I’d have said ‘prison’
or even ‘dead,’” Carl says. “Can people
really change? I’m proof that with the
right kind of guidance, training, support
and encouragement, it can happen. I’m
a new man!”
2012 Services at a Glance
Nights of lodging
100,658
Meals served
306,683
Residents earning GEDs
14
Recovery & Re-Entry
program participants
748
People receiving clothing
vouchers and disaster relief
Food boxes distributed
1,024
935
Residents and community members
receiving medical, dental, optical
and prescription assistance
8,271
foundry farm
The Foundry’s
ENTERPRISES
SuperThrift Outlets and Auto Sales Center
The Foundry’s two SuperThrift Outlets and Auto Sales Center are multi-fold in their scope and
purpose. These enterprises are probably best known for the service they provide to the community
by offering necessities like clothing, furniture, household items and transportation at affordable
prices. At the same time, men and women in The Foundry’s residential programs are assigned work
therapy in these enterprises, where they learn responsibility, accountability and marketable skills they
can use to find jobs and build independent futures.
And proceeds from the inventory sold supports The
Foundry’s programs of Rescue, Recovery and Re-Entry.
The Foundry is grateful to Canterbury United
Methodist Church in Mountain Brook that held a drive
for items to be donated to our SuperThrift Outlets. In all,
they collected enough clothing and household items
to fill an entire box truck! A special thank you goes to
Rachel Estes and Catherine Montgomery (pictured) who
organized the drive.
We rely on donations from the community to stock
the shelves of our SuperThrift Outlets and the showroom
of our Auto Sales Center. If you’d like more information
on donating thrift store inventory and automobiles,
contact Doug White at [email protected]
or (205) 425-7737, ext. 23.
For men who find a rural environment more
conducive to their transformation, our Foundry Farm
offers an additional setting for our men’s Recovery
Program. Located just east of Cullman, the farm rests
on 80 acres of rolling hills and dense forests that bring
a sense of peace and introspection to men who may
have come directly from the streets or other desperate
situations caused by their addiction. Residents follow
the same curriculum as those at our main campus in
Bessemer. Here work-therapy opportunities include
maintaining our grounds and vegetable garden and
working in our SuperThrift Outlet.
recovery
God’s transforming love and forgiveness form the foundation of our Bible-based Recovery Program for men and
women battling addiction. Our curriculum called The Foundry Way provides a personalized plan of care in which a
resident’s success is determined not by the amount of time spent in our program, but by his or her personal progress.
Residents receive one-on-one counseling to identify and overcome destructive patterns in their lives, develop life and
job skills, and participate in work therapy, adult education, discipleship classes, worship services and prayer. Men and
women are allowed to work at their own pace and are evaluated in the areas of work therapy, classwork, counseling and
case management until they’re prepared—in every aspect of their lives—to return to their families and community.
The program also promotes family reconciliation through worship services and FIRST (Families In Recovery
Seeking Truth), a series of meetings to help family members better understand the problem of addiction so they can
more effectively support their loved ones in recovery.
Once they complete the program, we assist them in securing transitional housing and guide them as they progress
toward independent living.
Abused by her stepfather, Jill ran away at 15. “I lived on the streets and danced in clubs for 20 years. You get paid to drink and
addiction became the way of my life,” she says. Eventually she married and had five children, but that had little impact on her
addiction. When her husband died, she lost custody of her kids, she lost her home and she wanted to end her life. She believes
God led her to The Foundry instead. “The Lord spared my life and now I know I’m supposed to use it to glorify Him,” Jill says.
Today her relationship with her children has been restored; she has a good job and participates in a street ministry to help
women who suffer with addiction as she once did. “I thought I was the last person God would want anything to do with. Seeing
what He has done in my life is so amazing to me. That’s what I want to share with everybody. I want to tell them He loves them.”
To protect the environment
The Foundry is all about second chances and that includes
the “things” you donate. Goods like clothing, shoes, furniture,
household items and small appliances are sold in our SuperThrift
To provide food & shelter
Outlets. But The Foundry has also developed a recycling
plan that includes sorting, baling or crushing, and selling and
shipping items that can’t be sold in our stores. These products
To offer recovery
often have a market overseas or in unindustrialized nations or can
be used to manufacture other types of merchandise. These efforts
generate revenue for our programs and services. Just as important, they
keep much of our trash out of the landfill, reduce our disposal costs and help meet needs
of individuals throughout the world.
Here is a brief list of items that deserve a second chance
through our recycling program. For more information
on the types of materials we accept for our thrift stores
and recycling program, contact Lesley Searcy at
[email protected] or (205) 425-7737, ext. 15.
clothing, purses, belts, shoes, linens and stuffed animals,
regardless of their condition; office paper, newspaper,
magazines, phone books, aluminum and tin
Don’t throw that away!
Even if it’s ripped, torn or
threadbare, we can use
it! If you donate items we
aren’t able to sell in our
SuperThrift Outlets, they
can still help The Foundry.
We’ll process them through
our recycling enterprise
where they have several
opportunities to generate
revenue, help people in
need and eliminate tons of
trash in our landfills.
For every dollar you invest,
The Foundry raises $2.37
through our enterprises
that help our residents
learn job skills vital to their
recovery. We make every
effort to keep our expenses
equal to or below revenue.
In 2012, we procured
$872,587 worth of goods
through 14,997 donation
pick-ups that directly
offset our budget.
Our Mission
To restore hope and
rebuild the lives of the
addict, the ex-inmate
and the destitute
through Christ-centered
recovery,
re-entry and
rescue.
Lives are Transformed
Where Hope Begins and
rescue
The Foundry is called to restore hope to hurting lives and that includes our neighbors who struggle financially, spiritually and emotionally. A hot meal, a kind word or a burden
lifted can be the beginning of a new outlook on life—and we offer all that and more through our Community Outreach Center.
From noontime meals to grocery boxes, our food programs allow us to fill empty stomachs with nutritious food and empty souls with God’s Word. For those who struggle to
provide for themselves and their families, we also offer new clothing at no charge and medical and dental care for a reasonable flat fee. These opportunities allow us to meet our
neighbors face-to-face and provide case management to help better manage their financial situations, disabilities or other circumstances that prevent them from living fulfilling lives.
If we can’t assist them through the scope of our programs and services, we refer them to area resources that can.
Often, however, their greatest need is simply something that gives their lives meaning or allows them to give back for the blessings they’ve received. Lonely senior citizens are
never alone at our arts and crafts activities and other events. Many others find meaning in our many volunteer opportunities. And our weekly worship services are open to anyone
whose spirit needs a lift. By continuing to grow our Rescue Program, we’re doing everything possible to make our community a happy home for all of us.
Most days, 59-year-old Elizabeth is homeless. She sleeps in her car except for the few nights a friend lets her stay over. She works two part-time jobs, but doesn’t earn enough to keep a place of
her own. She’s grateful for the food boxes she receives from our Community Outreach Center, which contain enough nonperishable items to last several weeks. Although her life is a struggle, she
knows others whose circumstances are far worse, and she volunteers at our Outreach Center. “The Foundry is a place to receive encouragement and to help encourage others,” Elizabeth says.
re-entry
Thousands of men are released from prison in Alabama every year, many without the emotional maturity, life skills or support system to successfully rejoin their communities.
The Foundry’s six-month, Christ-centered Re-Entry Program is designed to help them transition to independence.
Re-Entry residents can live and work at The Foundry while obtaining their driver’s licenses, social security cards, full-time employment and housing. They also participate in lifeskills classes, counseling, adult education and work therapy to develop sound decision-making and marketable job skills. Through worship services, Bible study, counseling and prayer, they are
introduced to God and learn to apply His Word to modify past behaviors and rebuild productive lives.
After completing the Re-Entry Program, men can opt to join our transitional
housing where they receive ongoing support as they build promising futures.
More than 2,500 men,
women and children
participate in our Rescue,
Re-Entry and Recovery
programs every year.
At age 53, Carl was arrested and
sentenced to 17 years in prison. During
his incarceration he was a model prisoner
and in 2011 he was granted early parole
and released. But he had no job and no
family or friends to take him in. “The
Foundry opened their doors to me so I
had a place to go,” he says. In our
Re-Entry Program we provided Carl
with shelter, food and clothing, and
training in skills that would allow him
to return to the workforce. While in our
care, he enrolled in college and became
a straight-A student. Recently he was
awarded the Presidential Scholarship to
Alabama State University, which covers
tuition, books, and room and board. “If
you asked me five years ago where I
thought I’d be today, I’d have said ‘prison’
or even ‘dead,’” Carl says. “Can people
really change? I’m proof that with the
right kind of guidance, training, support,
and encouragement, it can happen. I’m
a new man!”
2012 Services at a Glance
Nights of lodging
100,658
Meals served
306,683
Residents earning GEDs
14
Recovery & Re-Entry
program participants
748
People receiving clothing
vouchers and disaster relief
Food boxes distributed
1,024
935
Residents and community members
receiving medical, dental, optical
and prescription assistance
8,271
foundry farm
The Foundry’s
ENTERPRISES
SuperThrift Outlets and Auto Sales Center
The Foundry’s two SuperThrift Outlets and Auto Sales Center are multi-fold in their scope and
purpose. These enterprises are probably best known for the service they provide to the community
by offering necessities like clothing, furniture, household items and transportation at affordable
prices. At the same time, men and women in The Foundry’s residential programs are assigned work
therapy in these enterprises, where they learn responsibility, accountability and marketable skills they
can use to find jobs and build independent futures.
And proceeds from the inventory sold supports The
Foundry’s programs of Rescue, Recovery and Re-Entry.
The Foundry is grateful to Canterbury United
Methodist Church in Mountain Brook that held a drive
for items to be donated to our SuperThrift Outlets. In all,
they collected enough clothing and household items
to fill an entire box truck! A special thank you goes to
Rachel Estes and Catherine Montgomery (pictured) who
organized the drive.
We rely on donations from the community to stock
the shelves of our SuperThrift Outlets and the showroom
of our Auto Sales Center. If you’d like more information
on donating thrift store inventory and automobiles,
contact Doug White at [email protected]
or (205) 425-7737, ext. 23.
For men who find a rural environment more
conducive to their transformation, our Foundry Farm
offers an additional setting for our men’s Recovery
Program. Located just east of Cullman, the farm rests
on 80 acres of rolling hills and dense forests that bring
a sense of peace and introspection to men who may
have come directly from the streets or other desperate
situations caused by their addiction. Residents follow
the same curriculum as those at our main campus in
Bessemer. Here work-therapy opportunities include
maintaining our grounds and vegetable garden and
working in our SuperThrift Outlet.
recovery
God’s transforming love and forgiveness form the foundation of our Bible-based Recovery Program for men and
women battling addiction. Our curriculum called The Foundry Way provides a personalized plan of care in which a
resident’s success is determined not by the amount of time spent in our program, but by his or her personal progress.
Residents receive one-on-one counseling to identify and overcome destructive patterns in their lives, develop life and
job skills, and participate in work therapy, adult education, discipleship classes, worship services and prayer. Men and
women are allowed to work at their own pace and are evaluated in the areas of work therapy, classwork, counseling and
case management until they’re prepared—in every aspect of their lives—to return to their families and community.
The program also promotes family reconciliation through worship services and FIRST (Families In Recovery
Seeking Truth), a series of meetings to help family members better understand the problem of addiction so they can
more effectively support their loved ones in recovery.
Once they complete the program, we assist them in securing transitional housing and guide them as they progress
toward independent living.
Abused by her stepfather, Jill ran away at 15. “I lived on the streets and danced in clubs for 20 years. You get paid to drink and
addiction became the way of my life,” she says. Eventually she married and had five children, but that had little impact on her
addiction. When her husband died, she lost custody of her kids, she lost her home and she wanted to end her life. She believes
God led her to The Foundry instead. “The Lord spared my life and now I know I’m supposed to use it to glorify Him,” Jill says.
Today her relationship with her children has been restored; she has a good job and participates in a street ministry to help
women who suffer with addiction as she once did. “I thought I was the last person God would want anything to do with. Seeing
what He has done in my life is so amazing to me. That’s what I want to share with everybody. I want to tell them He loves them.”
To protect the environment
The Foundry is all about second chances and that includes
the “things” you donate. Goods like clothing, shoes, furniture,
household items and small appliances are sold in our SuperThrift
To provide food & shelter
Outlets. But The Foundry has also developed a recycling
plan that includes sorting, baling or crushing, and selling and
shipping items that can’t be sold in our stores. These products
To offer recovery
often have a market overseas or in unindustrialized nations or can
be used to manufacture other types of merchandise. These efforts
generate revenue for our programs and services. Just as important, they
keep much of our trash out of the landfill, reduce our disposal costs and help meet needs
of individuals throughout the world.
Here is a brief list of items that deserve a second chance
through our recycling program. For more information
on the types of materials we accept for our thrift stores
and recycling program, contact Lesley Searcy at
[email protected] or (205) 425-7737, ext. 15.
clothing, purses, belts, shoes, linens and stuffed animals,
regardless of their condition; office paper, newspaper,
magazines, phone books, aluminum and tin
Don’t throw that away!
Even if it’s ripped, torn or
threadbare, we can use
it! If you donate items we
aren’t able to sell in our
SuperThrift Outlets, they
can still help The Foundry.
We’ll process them through
our recycling enterprise
where they have several
opportunities to generate
revenue, help people in
need and eliminate tons of
trash in our landfills.
For every dollar you invest,
The Foundry raises $2.37
through our enterprises
that help our residents
learn job skills vital to their
recovery. We make every
effort to keep our expenses
equal to or below revenue.
In 2012, we procured
$872,587 worth of goods
through 14,997 donation
pick-ups that directly
offset our budget.
The Foundry Board of Directors
Tom Mayfield, Chairman
President, M3*** Resources USA LLC
Steve Briggs, Vice-Chairman
President, Petra Life Services, Inc.
Our annual Hearts of Hope Benefit Luncheon supports our Women’s
Ministry and Recovery Program, which provides a safe and home-like
environment where women’s physical needs are met while they take part
in counseling and education to overcome addiction and rebuild their
lives. Guests at this elegant event are inspired by residents’ testimonies and
keynote speakers such as Pam Tebow, mother of NFL quarterback Tim
Tebow, and hostage-victim-turned-victor Ashley Smith Robinson.
Sherri Jackson Pereira, Secretary
Weekday Anchor, WIAT-TV CBS 42
Garry Ard
President, Ard Contracting, Inc.
Patrick Clifford
Market Manager, Walmart
Joe Dean, Jr.
Athletics Director,
Birmingham-Southern College
Whitney (Whit) DeBardeleben
President and CEO,
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dave Duncan
General Sales Manager,
WBRC Fox6 “On Your Side”
Jody Jones
President, PANGEATWO
Eric Kerley
Owner, The Studio,
Specialized Personal Training
Brenda Lipscomb
CAbi Consultant
Sharon Long
Vice-President, Alamerica Bank
M. J. Lyons, III
Manager, American Cast Iron
Pipe Company
C. Ben Nevins
Vice-President, U.S. Operations,
B. L. Harbert International
Nancy Peeples
Civic Leader
Tony Petelos
Manager, Jefferson County
J. Rainer Twiford
President, Brookline Partners
Thomas Waters
Agent, State Farm Insurance
Jay Weatherly
Principal and Co-Founder,
Salient Health
Marcus Wright
Pastor, Pastoral Care
Church of the Highlands
State of the Mission
Our two annual events offer the community meaningful ways to come together in fellowship and fun
while providing a solid foundation of financial support. Visit our website at www.thefoundryonline.org
for the details on upcoming events, ticket information and sponsorship opportunities.
Edmund Perry, Treasurer
Senior Counsel, Capital Strategies Group, Inc.
Anthony Bandura
Owner, Bandura CPA, LLC
2012 Financial Summary
Providing a Foundation of Support
Revenue
Expenses
54.5%
91.5%
14.6%
Now in its fourth season,
our popular Hot Strings
Music and Arts Festival
offers world-class bands,
fine art and food. The
family-friendly, alcohol-free
environment includes plenty of good food and activities for
adults and kids alike. Endorsed by the Alabama Bluegrass
Music Association, past performers have included Sierra
Hull, Blue Highway and Three on a String. Proceeds
support The Foundry’s mission to raise public awareness
about the changing face of drug and alcohol addiction and our programs to restore the lives of men and
women battling substance abuse.
We’re Grateful for These Faithful Supporters
Dr. A. J. Cox, III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Culotta
The Daniel Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry DeFoor
Drummond Company, Inc.
DST Systems, Inc.
Energen Corporation
Mr. Kenneth B. Fash
First Citizens Bank
Ms. Jane E. Flippo
Gardendale’s First Baptist Church
Mr. Joel I. Gilbert
Mr. Thomas L. Hacker
Mr. & Mrs. Victor H. Hanson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Harrison
Mrs. Lyle D. Hazelrig
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Heintz
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Helveston
Mr. Tim Hendrix
Hill Crest Foundation
Joe Piper, Inc.
Ms. Tracy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kidd
King Acura
Mr. & Mrs. Henry King
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lackey
Ms. Judith G. Lee
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lipscomb
Long Lewis Ford
Dr. & Mrs. Davor Luketic
Mr. Danny Maharrey
Ms. Thelma B. Mattison
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie H. Maxwell
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Mayfield, III
Mr. & Mrs. Perry McClain
Mr. & Mrs. Randy McClendon
Dr. & Mrs. Michael McCracken
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McLeod
Carol McMillan
Medical Properties Trust
Mountain Brook Community Church
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Nevins
NWI Consulting, Inc.
PANGEATWO
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Peeples
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Perry
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Pesterfield
Mrs. Frances Pfau
Mrs. Lilly Phillips
Protective Life Foundation
Protective Life Insurance Company
Realty South
Mr. & Mrs. James O. Rein
Richard M. Scrushy Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn P. Rives
Mr. Fred Rock
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Rushton, III
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
Mr. Greg Shubert
Mr. Dan M. Smith
State Farm
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dr. Rodney Swillie
Dr. Rick Thomason
Mrs. Lucille Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Todd
Trust UWO Louise Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Rainer Twiford
Valleydale Baptist Church
Mr. John H. Walding
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Waldrup
Walmart
Mr. & Mrs. J. Alan Walters
Wells Fargo
Western Steel, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Whatley
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wilburn
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Willard, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Worthington
“The partnership we have with The Foundry is vital in helping us provide services to disaster victims. The Foundry
has been very generous in providing assistance such as food, clothing and household items to our clients.”
Mary Miller–Chairman of Volunteers, American Red Cross Jefferson Shelby Chapter, Bessemer/West Jefferson Branch
2.3%
4.3%
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6.2%
4.6%
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Generous financial donations from The Foundry Fellowship
allow us to restore hope to hundreds of lives every year.
Altec/Styslinger Foundation
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Ms. Joyce Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Garry G. Ard
Mr. Jimmy Ard
Mr. Mason Overcash & Mrs. Ashley Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. William Barkley
Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Beatty, Sr.
Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co.
Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Company
Mr. & Mrs. Jim B. Black, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Brewer, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bright
The Harry B. & Jane H. Brock Foundation
Mrs. Cathy Brown
Mr. James Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Burell
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Burrell
Cathedral Church of the Advent
Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
Cathedral
Centurion Labs LLC
Mountain Brook Community Church
Colonial Properties Services, Inc.
The Community Foundation
of Greater Birmingham
Mr. & Mrs. Skip Cooper
22%
Contributions
22%
Grants/other
4.3%
Auto Center sales
4.6%
SuperThrift Outlets sales 54.5%
Program fees
14.6%
Total $6,891,079
Programs
91.5%
Administrative
2.3%
Fundraising
6.2%
Total $6,737,014
Independent audit completed by
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC.
You Can Give Confidently
The Foundry is governed by a board of directors that ensures all contributions are used
for the purposes for which they were given.
We believe each gift comes from people who give sacrificially. We use all gifts
conservatively and prayerfully.
We are a private organization funded by businesses, churches, foundations, civic groups and
individuals. We do not receive government funding.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we pledge to raise funds with integrity, communicating
The Foundry’s needs honestly.
We submit to an independent audit each year and maintain an “open book” policy.
We do not sell or lease our donors’ names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses.
The Foundry is a member in good standing of the Association of Gospel
Rescue Missions (AGRM). The AGRM exists to proclaim the passion of Jesus
toward the hungry, homeless, abused and addicted, and to accelerate quality
and effectiveness in member missions.
Dear Friends,
Our staff, volunteers, and financial
supporters are a powerful testament
to what can be accomplished when
we come together for a God-inspired
purpose. Indeed, 2012 was “The Year
to Excel.”
We instituted The Foundry Way
into our Recovery Program resulting
in more men and women completing
the curriculum with more permanent
outcomes. Our Re-Entry Program
remained at capacity and we were
blessed to witness former inmates
secure jobs and housing and reunite
with their families. And we enhanced
the services offered through our Rescue
Program, further meeting the needs of
impoverished individuals and families.
This ministry wouldn’t exist if
it weren’t for partners like you who
support it faithfully. Yet we know this
work is not our own. It’s the calling of a
loving God who asks us to reach out to
His people to meet their needs. Thank
you for being part of our ministry
team as we turn addiction, hunger and
homelessness to hope!
The Foundry is a member of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, which
is committed to advancing the nonprofit sector through development
and delivery of professional training opportunities; advocacy and public
policy engagement; and group purchasing benefits, consulting services and
management support.
The Foundry Facilities
The Foundry Rescue Mission
and Recovery Center
P.O. Box 824
Bessemer, AL 35021
Ph: 205-424-HOPE (4673)
www.thefoundryonline.org
BESSEMER CAMPUS
The Foundry Men’s Center
1804 Sixth Avenue North
The Foundry Women’s Center,
Worship Center & Administrative Office
1800 Fourth Avenue North
The Foundry Re-Entry Center
1616 Fifth Avenue North
The Foundry Auto Sales
780 19th Street
The Foundry Community Outreach
Center & Medical Center
608 18th Street
The Foundry Dental Clinic
1700 Sixth Avenue North
FAIRFIELD
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
6550 Aaron Aronov Drive
Ph: 205-424-2400
In His service,
Rev. Bill Heintz
Executive Director
CULLMAN CAMPUS
Foundry Farm
575 County Rd. 1676
Cullman, AL 35058
Ph: 888-5FOUNDRY
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
1636B Second Avenue Southwest
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The Foundry Board of Directors
Tom Mayfield, Chairman
President, M3*** Resources USA LLC
Steve Briggs, Vice-Chairman
President, Petra Life Services, Inc.
Our annual Hearts of Hope Benefit Luncheon supports our Women’s
Ministry and Recovery Program, which provides a safe and home-like
environment where women’s physical needs are met while they take part
in counseling and education to overcome addiction and rebuild their
lives. Guests at this elegant event are inspired by residents’ testimonies and
keynote speakers such as Pam Tebow, mother of NFL quarterback Tim
Tebow, and hostage-victim-turned-victor Ashley Smith Robinson.
Sherri Jackson Pereira, Secretary
Weekday Anchor, WIAT-TV CBS 42
Garry Ard
President, Ard Contracting, Inc.
Patrick Clifford
Market Manager, Walmart
Joe Dean, Jr.
Athletics Director,
Birmingham-Southern College
Whitney (Whit) DeBardeleben
President and CEO,
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dave Duncan
General Sales Manager,
WBRC Fox6 “On Your Side”
Jody Jones
President, PANGEATWO
Eric Kerley
Owner, The Studio,
Specialized Personal Training
Brenda Lipscomb
CAbi Consultant
Sharon Long
Vice-President, Alamerica Bank
M. J. Lyons, III
Manager, American Cast Iron
Pipe Company
C. Ben Nevins
Vice-President, U.S. Operations,
B. L. Harbert International
Nancy Peeples
Civic Leader
Tony Petelos
Manager, Jefferson County
J. Rainer Twiford
President, Brookline Partners
Thomas Waters
Agent, State Farm Insurance
Jay Weatherly
Principal and Co-Founder,
Salient Health
Marcus Wright
Pastor, Pastoral Care
Church of the Highlands
State of the Mission
Our two annual events offer the community meaningful ways to come together in fellowship and fun
while providing a solid foundation of financial support. Visit our website at www.thefoundryonline.org
for the details on upcoming events, ticket information and sponsorship opportunities.
Edmund Perry, Treasurer
Senior Counsel, Capital Strategies Group, Inc.
Anthony Bandura
Owner, Bandura CPA, LLC
2012 Financial Summary
Providing a Foundation of Support
Revenue
Expenses
54.5%
91.5%
14.6%
Now in its fourth season,
our popular Hot Strings
Music and Art Festival
offers world-class bands,
fine art and food. The
family-friendly, alcohol-free
environment includes plenty of good food and activities for
adults and kids alike. Endorsed by the Alabama Bluegrass
Music Association, past performers have included Sierra
Hull, Blue Highway and Three on a String. Proceeds
support The Foundry’s mission to raise public awareness
about the changing face of drug and alcohol addiction and our programs to restore the lives of men and
women battling substance abuse.
We’re Grateful for These Faithful Supporters
Generous financial donations from The Foundry Fellowship
allow us to restore hope to hundreds of lives every year.
Altec/Styslinger Foundation
American Cast Iron Pipe Company
Ms. Joyce Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Garry G. Ard
Mr. Jimmy Ard
Mr. Mason Overcash & Mrs. Ashley Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. William Barkley
Mr. & Mrs. Craig S. Beatty, Sr.
Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co.
Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Company
Mr. & Mrs. Jim B. Black, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Brewer, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bright
The Harry B. & Jane H. Brock Foundation
Mrs. Cathy Brown
Mr. James Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Burell
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn Burrell
Cathedral Church of the Advent
Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
Cathedral
Centurion Labs LLC
Mountain Brook Community Church
Colonial Properties Services, Inc.
The Community Foundation
of Greater Birmingham
Mr. & Mrs. Skip Cooper
Dr. A. J. Cox, III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Culotta
The Daniel Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry DeFoor
Drummond Company, Inc.
DST Systems, Inc.
Energen Corporation
Mr. Kenneth B. Fash
First Citizens Bank
Ms. Jane E. Flippo
Gardendale’s First Baptist Church
Mr. Joel I. Gilbert
Mr. Thomas L. Hacker
Mr. & Mrs. Victor H. Hanson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Harrison
Mrs. Lyle D. Hazelrig
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Heintz
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Helveston
Mr. Tim Hendrix
Hill Crest Foundation
Joe Piper, Inc.
Ms. Tracy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kidd
King Acura
Mr. & Mrs. Henry King
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Lackey
Ms. Judith G. Lee
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Lipscomb
Long Lewis Ford
Dr. & Mrs. Davor Luketic
Mr. Danny Maharrey
Ms. Thelma B. Mattison
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie H. Maxwell
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Mayfield, III
Mr. & Mrs. Perry McClain
Mr. & Mrs. Randy McClendon
Dr. & Mrs. Michael McCracken
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy McLeod
Carol McMillan
Medical Properties Trust
Mountain Brook Community Church
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Nevins
NWI Consulting, Inc.
PANGEATWO
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Peeples
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Perry
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Pesterfield
Mrs. Frances Pfau
Mrs. Lilly Phillips
Protective Life Foundation
Protective Life Insurance Company
Realty South
Mr. & Mrs. James O. Rein
Richard M. Scrushy Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn P. Rives
Mr. Fred Rock
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Rushton, III
Shades Mountain Baptist Church
Mr. Greg Shubert
Mr. Dan M. Smith
State Farm
Steward Machine Co., Inc.
Dr. Rodney Swillie
Dr. Rick Thomason
Mrs. Lucille Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Todd
Trust UWO Louise Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Rainer Twiford
Valleydale Baptist Church
Mr. John H. Walding
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Waldrup
Walmart
Mr. & Mrs. J. Alan Walters
Wells Fargo
Western Steel, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry W. Whatley
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wilburn
Mr. & Mrs. Albert E. Willard, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Worthington
“The partnership we have with The Foundry is vital in helping us provide services to disaster victims. The Foundry
has been very generous in providing assistance such as food, clothing and household items to our clients.”
Mary Miller–Chairman of Volunteers, American Red Cross Jefferson Shelby Chapter, Bessemer/West Jefferson Branch
22%
6.2%
4.6%
2.3%
4.3%
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Contributions
22%
Grants/other
4.3%
Auto Center sales
4.6%
SuperThrift Outlets sales 54.5%
Program fees
14.6%
Total $6,891,079
Programs
91.5%
Administrative
2.3%
Fundraising
6.2%
Total $6,737,014
Independent audit completed by
Warren, Averett, Kimbrough & Marino, LLC.
You Can Give Confidently
The Foundry is governed by a board of directors that ensures all contributions are used
for the purposes for which they were given.
We believe each gift comes from people who give sacrificially. We use all gifts
conservatively and prayerfully.
We are a private organization funded by businesses, churches, foundations, civic groups and
individuals. We do not receive government funding.
As a 501(c)(3) organization, we pledge to raise funds with integrity, communicating
The Foundry’s needs honestly.
We submit to an independent audit each year and maintain an “open book” policy.
We do not sell or lease our donors’ names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses.
The Foundry is a member in good standing of the Association of Gospel
Rescue Missions (AGRM). The AGRM exists to proclaim the passion of Jesus
toward the hungry, homeless, abused and addicted, and to accelerate quality
and effectiveness in member missions.
Dear Friends,
Our staff, volunteers, and financial
supporters are a powerful testament
to what can be accomplished when
we come together for a God-inspired
purpose. Indeed, 2012 was “The Year
to Excel.”
We instituted The Foundry Way
into our Recovery Program resulting
in more men and women completing
the curriculum with more permanent
outcomes. Our Re-Entry Program
remained at capacity and we were
blessed to witness former inmates
secure jobs and housing and reunite
with their families. And we enhanced
the services offered through our Rescue
Program, further meeting the needs of
impoverished individuals and families.
This ministry wouldn’t exist if
it weren’t for partners like you who
support it faithfully. Yet we know this
work is not our own. It’s the calling of a
loving God who asks us to reach out to
His people to meet their needs. Thank
you for being part of our ministry
team as we turn addiction, hunger and
homelessness to hope!
The Foundry is a member of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits, which
is committed to advancing the nonprofit sector through development
and delivery of professional training opportunities; advocacy and public
policy engagement; and group purchasing benefits, consulting services and
management support.
The Foundry Facilities
The Foundry Rescue Mission
and Recovery Center
P.O. Box 824
Bessemer, AL 35021
Ph: 205-424-HOPE (4673)
www.thefoundryonline.org
BESSEMER CAMPUS
The Foundry Men’s Center
1804 Sixth Avenue North
The Foundry Women’s Center,
Worship Center & Administrative Office
1800 Fourth Avenue North
The Foundry Re-Entry Center
1616 Fifth Avenue North
The Foundry Auto Sales
780 19th Street
The Foundry Community Outreach
Center & Medical Center
608 18th Street
The Foundry Dental Clinic
1700 Sixth Avenue North
FAIRFIELD
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
6550 Aaron Aronov Drive
Ph: 205-424-2400
In His service,
Rev. Bill Heintz
Executive Director
CULLMAN CAMPUS
Foundry Farm
575 County Rd. 1676
Cullman, AL 35058
Ph: 888-5FOUNDRY
The Foundry SuperThrift Outlet
1636B Second Avenue Southwest
2012Annual Report
8:
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