A L Willis Life Center

08/21/2026

🌿 Mental Health Friday

It’s Okay to Ask for Help

“When did asking for help become something we should be ashamed of?”

We all need support sometimes. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength and an important step toward taking care of your mental health.

Whether you reach out to a trusted person, counselor, or community resource, you don’t have to navigate difficult moments alone. 💚

📞 For support and wellness resources, contact A. L. Willis Life Center at 925-264-9663.

08/15/2026

❤️ Serving Our Community With Love! ❤️

What a blessing it was to come together today and give back to our Oakland community! We were grateful for the opportunity to serve hot dogs, chips, cookies, water, and sodas to those in our community.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today possible! Whether you donated, helped prepare and pack the food, volunteered your time, helped distribute meals, or simply came out to support—we appreciate you! 🙏🏽

It is always a blessing to serve, connect, encourage, and show love to our community. We are grateful for every opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ. ❤️

We look forward to seeing you all next month!

08/14/2026

🌿 Mental Health Friday

Protecting Your Peace

Protecting your peace doesn’t make you selfish. Healthy boundaries help you honor your needs, protect your well-being, and create space for healthier relationships.

Remember, it’s okay to say no. Setting boundaries is an important part of caring for yourself and your mental health. 💚

📞 For support navigating difficult relationships or setting healthy boundaries, contact A. L. Willis Life Center

08/11/2026

This Saturday, August 15th, the A. L. Willis Life Center will be back out in the community serving hot dogs, chips, fruit, and water! 🌭🍎💧❤️

If you’d like to come out and serve with us, we’ll be at the church at 9 AM preparing everything and heading out at 10 AM for distribution.

There’s always something special about coming together to love on and serve our community. Whether you help prep, pack, or distribute, we’d love to have you join us! 💛

Serving with love, one meal at a time.

07/19/2026

❤️ What a blessing yesterday was! ❤️

Yesterday, A. L. Willis Life Center had the privilege of serving 100 meals to members of our Oakland community. Each meal included links, potato salad, string beans, cake, water, and soda—prepared and served with love.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to every person who made this outreach possible. Whether you gave through a monetary donation, donated food items, helped prepare meals, packed bags, joined us in distributing meals, or took the time to pray and witness to those we encountered, your generosity and servant’s heart made a difference.

Every smile shared, every conversation had, and every meal provided is a reminder that hope is alive when a community comes together in love.

Thank you for helping us be the hands and feet of Christ. We are grateful for each of you and can’t wait to serve alongside you again next month!

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” – Matthew 25:35

07/17/2026

💚 Mental Health Friday: Who’s in Your Corner? 💚

If you were having a difficult day, who would you call?

Having a trusted friend, family member, mentor, or counselor to lean on can make all the difference. You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to reach out—checking in with someone you trust is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This Mental Health Friday, take a moment to think about your support system. If someone came to mind, let them know how much they mean to you. A simple text or phone call can strengthen a connection that may one day help carry you through a difficult season.

And if you don’t feel like you have someone to call, know this: you are not alone. There are people and resources available that want to support you.

A. L. Willis Life Center is committed to connecting individuals and families with mental health resources, education, and community support because no one should have to face life’s challenges alone.

💬 Question of the Day: Who is someone you’re grateful to have in your corner? (Tag them or send them a message today and let them know!)

07/15/2026

Our Community Feeding Is Almost Here!

Join us on July 18, 2026 at the A. L. Willis Life Center as we come together to serve our community with love!

This month’s menu:
Links
Potato Salad
Green Beans
Bread

We’re excited to connect, support, and share a meal with those in need.

If you’d like to support by monetary donations, preparing food items or meal prep/distribution, please connect with Shanice Kelley or inbox us here.

Every act of kindness makes a difference. Thank you for helping us continue to serve with compassion and care. 💛

07/10/2026

💚 Mental Health Friday: Be Kind to Your Inner Voice 💚

Would you talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself?

Many of us are our own toughest critics. We replay mistakes, focus on our shortcomings, and forget to give ourselves the same grace we so freely offer others.

This week, challenge yourself to notice your inner dialogue. When negative thoughts arise, pause and replace them with words of compassion, encouragement, and truth. Healing begins with how we speak to ourselves.

✨ Today’s reminder: You are worthy. You are growing. You are doing better than you think.

If you or someone you know could use additional support, A. L. Willis Life Center is here to help connect individuals and families with mental health resources and community support.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s one positive affirmation you’re choosing to believe about yourself today?

07/07/2026