BBBS of the Shoals Inc

Ekklesia Ministries was planted by Apostle Kobee S. Fitzgerald and Pastor Katenia D. Fitzgerald. Apostle Fitzgerald felt a burden from the Lord to leave the traditions of men and bring the church back to scriptural principles. After five years of ministry as a pastor, teacher, and sought after evangelist, he knew there was more. Obeying the voice of God amongst rejection and misunderstanding, Ekklesia Missionary Baptist Church began on Sunday, January 2, 2000. Worship services were held at the Ramada Inn Hotel Ballroom in Sheffield, Alabama for one month before leasing an abandoned club in Muscle Shoals, Alabama in February 2000. This move provided more than enough space to accommodate the explosive growth. Within the first two months the membership grew to over 100 active members. With this immediate growth came new obstacles of limited classroom and education space. While the newly renovated club housed a 400 seat sanctuary, it did not have enough space to accommodate the vision of education on every level. Ekklesia was also without a baptistery and new souls were continuously being added to our family. After one year of ministry, plans were made to purchase our current worship facility and adjacent property. In April of 2002, Apostle Fitzgerald once again heard from God to remove Missionary Baptist from our name and identify as Ekklesia Ministries - A Christ Centered, Spirit Filled, New Creation Church. This identity was based on 2 Corinthians 5: 17 "And if any man be in Christ he is a new creation." Ekklesia is a cutting edge fellowship of believers without the walls of denomination and the traditions of men, Ekklesia is in covenant with the Whole Truth Ministry under Apostle Maurice K. ( Brenda ) Wright of United Christian Church in located in Birmingham, Gadsden, and Huntsville, Alabama. Apostle Wright has confirmed and given direction sending forth the man of God to fulfill his purpose in the earth. On November 10, 2002, Apostle Elect Kobee S. Fitzgerald was consecrated to the office of Apostle. Ekklesia continues to stand paramount within the city of Sheffield, Alabama touching the lives of its residents and people around the world. Currently, plans are being made to occupy new property within the city of Sheffield which will triple the current ministry space in square footage and acreage.

One Place of the Shoals, located in Florence, Alabama, is a pioneering facility dedicated to providing crisis care services to victims of domestic violence, adult rape and sexual assault, child sexual and physical abuse, and elder abuse. As only the second of its kind in the state, it offers a safe and supportive environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for individuals and families navigating these challenging circumstances. The organization emphasizes collaboration within the community to create a comprehensive family justice center. Through its various programs and services, One Place of the Shoals strives to deliver critical support to those in need and raise awareness about issues related to abuse and violence. Generated from the website

Community Action Agency NW Alabama offers a range of services to assist qualified individuals in Colbert, Lauderdale, and Franklin counties. These services include housing and utility assistance, parent mentoring, youth programs, and weatherization. With a focus on helping those in need, the agency aims to provide support and resources to improve the lives of individuals and families in the community. Generated from their website's infomation