Bridge Ministries

04/29/2026

Did you know that under the McKinney-Vento Act “homelessness” is defined as not having a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. If your student is living in places like hotels or doubled up with friends or family, they may be eligible for protections under that ensure their access to a quality and appropriate public education. In this episode of “Ask AL,” AL explains McKinney Vento and rights of students experiencing : https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=580035593041893

04/21/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hq3ov8sV2/

- Did you know that under law, you have a right to due process in evictions?

are a legal process - you must be given prior notice and a chance to tell your side of the story in court. It is illegal for your to shut off your utilities, lock you out, or remove your belongings from the property with giving you .

12/14/2025

Thank you to everyone at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles! You make our holidays bright!

11/02/2025

https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2025/11/bessemer-section-8-wait-list-opens-for-first-time-since-2016-what-you-need-to-know.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcAN0jpFjbGNrA3SOImV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeV9RaO1X1-IZeycdtS56069YxdBWTkbaMixHjlEA6ZwD3vaIDnlg7fp2ED7o_aem_Fdgb5AgwuSltgD1NttsiAg

Applications will be accepted Nov. 5-7. Assistance is available.

08/27/2025

This resource explains the McKinney-Vento Act in detail and summarizes some of its core provisions.

07/01/2025

04/17/2025

04/07/2025

The most up to date version of the Alabama Tenants’ Handbook is available on our website. Check out this thorough resource developed by LSA, Alabama Arise, Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, and the recipients of this year’s LSA Fairness Award, Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program to learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant in Alabama: https://legalservicesalabama.org/updated-2024-alabama-tenants-handbook/