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M-POWER Ministries is a faith-based non-profit formed through a coalition of volunteers, donors, and churches to provide services to individuals and families in need. Over time, the organization has turned its focus to addressing poverty through education and health services.
We believe in the potential of every individual, the power of community, and the ability to create positive change.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing access to education, health services, and community support. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build a brighter future.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive, where poverty is eradicated, and where hope and dignity are restored.
What M-POWER is Fighting
1 in 4 adults in Alabama read below a 5th-grade level
12% of adults in Jefferson County never graduated high school
70% of those with the lowest literacy skills have no job or a part-time job
$120 is the current cost to take the GED
60,000 adults in Jefferson County are without health insurance, even more lack adequate access to care
75% of annual health costs are due to chronic diseases like diabetes, despite being among the most preventable health problems.
47th out of 50 states—that’s where Alabama currently ranks in overall health.
Sources: The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, National Center for Education Statistics, GED Testing Service, United Health Foundation: America’s Health Rankings 2016 Annual Report
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