Change Direction Through Compassion

11/02/2026

Greetings from Change Direction Through Compassion!

As we enter the holiday season, we are reminded that while many families are preparing to celebrate with loved ones, others are facing the difficult reality of not knowing where their next meal will come from.

At Change Direction Through Compassion, our mission is to be a beacon of light in Brighton, Alabama, and the surrounding communities by providing essential resources to families in need.

Through the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners, we have been able to distribute more than 250 food boxes each month, helping ensure that families have access to food and other essential resources.

But as we approach November and December, the need becomes even greater.

That is why we are asking you to join us in our “Effecting Lives With Change: Holiday Coin Drive.”

Our goal is to increase the number of families we serve during these two critical months and help ensure that more households have food on their tables throughout the holidays.

We believe that meaningful change does not always begin with a large donation. Sometimes, it begins with the spare change in your pocket, the coins in your cup holder, or the dollars sitting on your dresser.

Small Change. Big Compassion. A Lasting Impact.

A Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

We want to share an important assurance with our donors. We have been in contact with our banking institution, and they have confirmed that all coins collected through this campaign will be counted at no cost to our organization.

That means there will be no coin-counting fees deducted from the money you contribute.

Every penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar collected will go directly toward purchasing food for families in need.

You can give with confidence, knowing that your generosity is being handled responsibly and that your contribution is helping us put food on someone's table this holiday season.

At Change Direction Through Compassion, we believe that every donation matters, and we are committed to making sure your generosity makes a meaningful difference.

How You Can Make a Difference

We invite you to become a part of this effort by making a financial contribution, organizing a coin collection at your business or church, or sharing our campaign with your family, friends, and community.

1. Physical Donations

Drop off your monetary donation or collected change at:

4200 Huntsville Avenue, Suite A
Brighton, AL 35020

2. Cash App Donations

Send your contribution to:

$CDTC4200

3. GoFundMe

Search for Change Direction Through Compassion on GoFundMe to find our fundraiser.

4. Zeffy

Find Change Direction Through Compassion on Zeffy to make your contribution.

5. In-Person Donations

Bring your donation directly to our food distribution site on the third Saturday of November or December.

Every contribution, regardless of size, helps us move closer to our goal of ensuring that no family is left without food during the holidays.

Help Us Make Change That Matters!

We would be honored to have you partner with us in this mission. Your generosity can help transform spare change into groceries, meals, and hope for families throughout our community.

Please consider making a donation today and sharing this campaign with others who may be willing to help.

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can effect change. Together, we can help put food on someone's table.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued commitment to making our community a better place.

May you and your family have a blessed and wonderful holiday season.

With gratitude and compassion,

Elder Cedric L. King
President
Change Direction Through Compassion

“Give us this day our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11

CHANGE DIRECTION THROUGH COMPASSION
Serving our community with LOVE, COMPASSION & ACTION!

10/27/2026

🎀 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

On behalf of Change Direction Through Compassion, we want you to know that during this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are standing with you.

Whether you have been impacted by breast cancer directly or indirectly, we want you to know that you are not alone. To those who are fighting, those who have overcome, those who are supporting a loved one, and those who are remembering someone dear to their heart, we stand with you in this season.

Your courage inspires us. Your strength encourages us. Your story matters.

May this month remind us all of the importance of awareness, early detection, compassion, and continued support for everyone affected by breast cancer.

Together, we stand in love, hope, and compassion. 💗

With love and support,
Change Direction Through Compassion
Be a Beacon of Light. Make a Difference. Show Compassion.

10/21/2026

💙💛 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO WALMART STORE #2111! 💛💙

Walmart on Highway 280

On behalf of Change Direction Through Compassion, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Walmart Store #2111 on Highway 280 for your generous donation of school supplies to support our Back-to-School Drive!

Your kindness and generosity mean so much to our organization and the families we serve. Your donation helps provide children with essential school supplies, giving them the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

We believe that when businesses and community organizations come together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our children and families.

Your support reminds us that it takes a caring community to build a brighter future. We are excited, thankful, and honored to have partners like Walmart who are willing to invest in our children's success.

Your support helps us equip our children for a brighter future!

Thank you, Walmart Store #2111, for being a valued community partner and helping us strengthen our community—one child, one family, and one act of compassion at a time.

With sincere appreciation,

Change Direction Through Compassion
People • Resources • Stronger Communities

🌐 Website: www.cdtc4200.org
📞 Phone: 205-774-1278
📍 Address: 4200 Huntsville Avenue, Brighton, AL 35020

THANK YOU, WALMART STORE #2111, FOR INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🌪️ NOT ALL STORMS COME WITH WIND AND RAIN.

Some storms happen without hurricanes, tornadoes, or thunderstorms. Some storms are called FOOD DESERTS. 💔

These are communities where families struggle to find affordable, nutritious food. Children go hungry, seniors go without, and parents are forced to make difficult choices between putting food on the table and paying their bills.

But together, we can be part of the solution! ❤️

Through Change Direction Through Compassion, we are committed to bringing hope, food, and resources to families in need. We believe no family should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

🙏 Please SHARE this message! You never know who might see it, who might be inspired to help, or whose life could be changed by one act of compassion.

Let's be the helping hands that bring hope to communities facing this silent storm.

Change Direction Through Compassion
Serving our community with love, dignity, and compassion.

❤️ Share the message. Support the mission. Help fight hunger. ❤️

10/11/2026

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Good afternoon, everyone! 🙌🏽

We’re getting ready for our Food Distribution this Saturday we have a LOT to share with our community

REMEMBER — Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Distribution begins at 9:00 AM

⚠️ PLEASE REMEMBER:
If you’ve been here before, you already know—the line can begin forming as early as 7:30 AM.

✅ Registration is REQUIRED.
🎟️ You MUST receive a ticket.
📦 ONE FOOD BOX PER FAMILY.

We want to make sure we have enough to serve as many families in our community as possible. We have plenty to give, and by following the one-box-per-family rule, we can share these blessings with even more of our neighbors.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday ❤️

Change Direction Through Compassion
Serving our community with compassion, dignity, and love.
📍 4200 Huntsville Avenue, Brighton, AL 35020

10/06/2026

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10/04/2026

AS OUR MISSION GROWS, SO DOES THE NEED
What started with providing food to families in need has grown into so much more.
Today, Change Direction Through Compassion is expanding our outreach to provide:
🥫 Food Assistance
👕 Clothing Assistance
🧼 Personal Hygiene Products
❤️ Compassion, Hope & Support
As the needs in our community grow, so does our responsibility to respond.
But we cannot do it alone.
We are asking individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, and community partners to stand with us through your financial donations and in-kind donations.
Every contribution helps us place essential resources into the hands of someone who needs them.
Your donation can make a difference. Your support can change a life.
All donations to Change Direction Through Compassion are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Together, we can continue to Change Direction Through Compassion—one family, one need, and one community at a time.
📞 205-774-1278
🌐 www.cdtc4200.org
📧 [email protected]
Thank you for believing in the mission and helping us meet the needs of our community.

09/24/2026

RISING FUEL COSTS | The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama said increased fuel costs are affecting the organization, its partners, and the families who rely on it for meals.