The Resting Place of Pelham

09/03/2026

Important announcement about our hours!

08/27/2026

It was such an honor to be part of Shelby County Grant Day, alongside fellow grant recipients, as we gathered to celebrate and express our gratitude to our state legislators and Cawaco RC&D for their generous support.

We are incredibly grateful for these grants and the impact they will have on organizations serving our community!

08/24/2026

Please join us this Sunday!

08/04/2026

We are so excited about this partnership!

Please join us in welcoming our newest ACRM Member, The Resting Place of Pelham!

Located in Pelham, Alabama, The Resting Place of Pelham is a Christ-centered ministry committed to serving women and children in need by providing a place of hope, compassion, and practical support. Through resources, encouragement, and the love of Jesus Christ, they are making a lasting impact in their community.

We are honored to partner with ministries that are faithfully sharing the Gospel, restoring lives, and strengthening communities across the nation.

Please join us in congratulating The Resting Place of Pelham and welcoming them to the ACRM Family!

Together, we are advancing Christ-centered recovery—one life, one ministry, and one community at a time.

07/27/2026

We want to give a HUGE thank you to an incredible local, Christian, family-owned business for cleaning The Resting Place of Pelham!

They generously cleaned our facility, and we are beyond grateful! Every room was left spotless, fresh, and ready to welcome the women and children we serve.

Thank you for investing in our mission and helping us provide a clean, welcoming place where hope can be restored. We appreciate you more than you know!

We highly recommend Fresh Start Cleaning Service!

07/15/2026

💚 Welcome Our Newest Board Member – Jane Franks! 💚

We are honored to welcome Jane Franks to the Board of Directors of The Resting Place of Pelham.

Jane was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and has called the Birmingham area home since 1993. She attended Ramsay High School and graduated from the University of Montevallo with a degree in Social Work. Since 1957, Jane has been a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church but recently transferred her membership to Shades Crest Baptist Church.

Professionally, Jane spent most of her career in Insurance, but she says one of the most meaningful chapters of her life was serving hospice patients and their families for two years—a role that deepened her compassion for those walking through difficult seasons.

Jane has dedicated decades to serving others. She has volunteered with hospice since the 1980s, served as a volunteer at Children's of Alabama for 13 years in numerous departments, and has faithfully served with King's Home for nearly six years. There, she has helped remodel and furnish three homes for youth, spent holidays investing in their lives, and has served on the King's Home Board of Directors for the past five years.

In Jane's own words...

"If you don't walk the walk, you can't talk the talk. It can happen to anyone.

I married my college sweetheart, who became extremely mentally and physically abusive. Without going into the details, alcohol destroyed our marriage and left us financially devastated.

I became a single mom in 1993 and worked three jobs just to keep my daughter in college and maintain a home for us. The strain was overwhelming, and without determination and God's hand guiding me, I don't know how I would have made it. Even with supportive parents, the struggle was very real.

Although I was never homeless, I experienced firsthand how quickly life can change and how difficult circumstances can become. That journey taught me to never judge someone by where they are today because you never know what they are carrying.

I hope I can bring empathy, wisdom, and the lessons I've learned to The Resting Place. I want every woman who walks through our doors to know she is seen, valued, and not alone."

Jane's heart for serving others, her unwavering faith, and her life experiences make her an incredible addition to our board. We are grateful that God has led her to The Resting Place of Pelham, and we look forward to the compassion, wisdom, and leadership she will bring to our mission of serving women in need throughout Shelby County.

Please join us in giving Jane a warm welcome! 💚

07/11/2026

Huge THANK YOU to the ladies of GRACE Ministries for choosing The Resting Place as their serve project!

They packed bags for the ladies that will come through our doors with such thoughtfulness! Every bag is filled with all sorts of goodies, and each bag has scripture to encourage them and let them know just how much they are loved!

If you are not familiar with GRACE Ministries Alabama follow their page to learn more about how they minister to victims of sexual trauma.

06/11/2026

***ALL IS GONE***

Hey friends!

We had 12 cans of Alfamino Infant Formula and 12 bottles of Enfamil Neuro PRO donated. If you, or someone you know is in need of these, comment below to arrange a pick-up time. We are open today until 2pm.

06/01/2026

A note from our Executive Director,

This week, June 1st-June 4th, I will be away on a mission trip. While I will not be here, I have a dedicated group of volunteers who will be. We will be operating during our normal business hours and our volunteers are ready to help you get to the resources you need!

I will have limited access to my email but please feel free to reach out if you need me and I will respond when I can.

Please pray for our mission team, the people we will have the privilege to serve, and that many would come to know Christ as their personal Savior!

Thank you,
Amanda Claridy

05/29/2026

Hey friends!

We have just sent out our first Newsletter! Take a look at what has been happening since we opened our doors.

Want to stay up to date? You can now sign up by visiting https://restingplacepelham.com/ and clicking on the Newsletter tab.

Email from The Resting Place of Pelham You don't want to miss this.   Board members pictured left to right: Matt Wright, Chairman of the Board; Wendy Sizemore, Treasurer; Amanda Claridy, Founder/Execu