Alabama – Community-Based Organizations Supporting Low-Income Seniors
Alabama CARES – Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
Provides respite and support services to caregivers of seniors, including counseling, training, and access to community resources.
Better Basics
While primarily focused on literacy, this Birmingham-based nonprofit includes senior literacy initiatives and adult education programs for underserved populations.
Birmingham Urban League
Offers housing counseling, utility assistance, and emergency services to low-income individuals and seniors in the Birmingham area.
CASA of Madison County
Provides free services such as home modifications, wheelchair ramps, and transportation for elderly and homebound residents of Madison County.
Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama
Offers energy assistance, home weatherization, and housing support for seniors and low-income households in northeast Alabama.
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama
Delivers comprehensive support including senior nutrition programs, utility help, and housing services for low-income residents in multiple counties.
Crisis Services of North Alabama – Elder Abuse Services
Supports seniors who are victims of abuse or neglect with crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and referrals to local support agencies.
East Alabama Services for the Elderly (EASE House)
Provides hot meals, social engagement, and transportation for elderly residents of Lee and Macon counties.
Greater Birmingham Ministries
Offers emergency assistance, food, and housing resources with special attention to the needs of seniors in crisis.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham
Assists low-income seniors through critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to help them age in place safely.
HandsOn River Region
Connects seniors to volunteer opportunities and also coordinates community services including food delivery and wellness checks for homebound elders.
Home Instead Birmingham
A private home care service that offers sliding scale and community support options for low-income seniors needing personal care assistance.
Hope Inspired Ministries – Montgomery
Provides job readiness training for adults, including seniors re-entering the workforce, focusing on character building and career support.
Impact Alabama – FocusFirst Seniors
Conducts free health screenings and education for older adults, partnering with local communities to improve access.
Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham
Offers advocacy, transportation, and independent living services tailored to seniors with mobility and access needs.
Lifeline Outreach Ministries – Bessemer
Provides food, clothing, and support services to low-income seniors and families in Jefferson County.
Macon-Russell Community Action Agency
Delivers weatherization, home repair, and supportive programs specifically for elderly residents in Macon and Russell counties.
Meals on Wheels – Montgomery Area Council on Aging
Delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound elderly individuals in Montgomery and surrounding counties.
Mobile Community Action, Inc.
Administers utility assistance, housing support, and elderly outreach programs in Mobile County.
One Roof – Birmingham
Coordinates services for homeless and housing-insecure individuals, including low-income seniors, across central Alabama.
P.E.E.R. Inc. (People Engaged in Education and Recreation)
Offers senior wellness programs, transportation, and community-building activities in Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Positive Maturity Inc.
Runs volunteer and wellness programs for active seniors as well as supportive services for low-income, isolated elders.
Redemptive Cycles – Elder Outreach
Provides refurbished bicycles and mobility support for elderly residents lacking transportation in Birmingham.
REV Birmingham – Aging in Place Projects
Works with neighborhood groups to improve safety, access, and housing options for aging seniors in Birmingham communities.
Shelby Emergency Assistance
Delivers crisis financial aid, utility and rent assistance, and case management services for low-income elderly clients.
Shepherd’s Fold Inc.
Supports formerly incarcerated seniors with housing and reintegration resources, focusing on dignity and self-sufficiency.
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) – Local Programs
While part of a broader council, they partner with highly localized programs offering meals, wellness visits, and caregiver help.
St. Vincent de Paul – Birmingham
Operates food banks, medical assistance, and household support for elders in economic distress throughout Jefferson County.
Together We Cope – West Alabama Seniors
Coordinates emergency assistance and advocacy services for rural and suburban seniors facing crisis or instability.
United Way of Central Alabama – Community Partner Services
Partners with local agencies and faith-based groups to directly assist low-income and homebound elders.
Urban Ministry – Birmingham
Provides meals, companionship programs, and housing rehabilitation projects to support older adults in urban neighborhoods.
Victory Health Partners – Senior Outreach
Serves uninsured and low-income seniors with access to affordable medical and dental care in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
West Alabama AIDS Outreach – Senior Wellness
Offers food pantry, transportation, and health education services to aging clients living with chronic illness and low income.
YWCA Central Alabama – Senior Housing and Safety
Supports senior women through affordable housing, case management, and abuse prevention services.