Tri-County Veteran Services
Moton Community Center Project
The Vision
Birmingham-based Priority Soldier INC and the Moton Center Educational Foundation in Leeds request funding support to help build a Tri-County Veteran Services Complex. This prototype facility, located on the campus of the Moton Community Center, will provide counseling and administrative support for veterans and address the unique needs of their families. These brave men and women who served our country deserve respect and help in return.
Management
Ken Phillips
Executive Director, Priority Soldier
George Bowman
MAJOR GENERAL (rET) US ARMY
Director of Operations, Priority Soldier
Dr. Gloria Haynes
Executive Director, Moton Center
Timelines
Outreach
The Need is Critical
According to the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, the veteran suicide rate in our state is even higher than the national veteran average and significantly higher than the national civilian average. The most recently released data shows nearly 18% of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans.
The Tri-County (Jefferson, Shelby, St Clair) Veteran Services Center will tackle this and other challenges that face veterans and their families—like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, depression and other mental health disorders, homelessness, and support when applying for benefits.
The Center will provide services that include:
- Mental health support for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic
brain injury. - Counseling with licensed and trained counselors and psychiatrists.
- Administrative support to veterans and veteran families applying to the Veterans Administration for benefits.
- Support and guidance to obtain housing for homeless veterans.
- Children’s after-school activities and summer programs, spaces for senior activities, and recreation facilities that can be used by veterans or anyone else in the community, as well as meeting and event space on the premises.
Media
Partners
Priority Soldier INC
The project’s managing partner, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a rich history of supporting military families by advocacy and education and addressing critical issues affecting veterans and their families.
Moton Center Educational Foundation
Our mission is to enhance the lives of the underserved in Leeds by promoting excellence of education and character in our youth, offering holistic health services for every member of our community, and supporting the best quality of life for our seniors and veterans.
Fundraising
Donations
The project’s managing partner, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a rich history of supporting military families by advocacy and education and addressing critical issues affecting veterans and their families.
Sponsorship
The project’s managing partner, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a rich history of supporting military families by advocacy and education and addressing critical issues affecting veterans and their families.
Contact Us
info@prioritysoldier.net
Phone
205.540.1691