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Moving Forward in 2012
ABOUT USLock-In Birmingham, Inc. began in 1992 when a group of
ministers from Birmingham’s eastern area saw a need for activities for their youth.
Our core values are:Service
Education Mentoring Fellowship
ABOUT USLock-In Birmingham, Inc. is a faith based non-profit organization. Our membership
is comprised of churches from the greater Birmingham area.
Current member churches:Pleasant view Baptist Church, BirminghamGroveland Baptist Church, WoodlawnFaith Missionary Baptist Church, RoebuckGalilee Baptist Church, FairfieldLily Baptist Church, Brummitt HeightsNew Community Baptist Church, Birmingham
Collaborations:Birmingham City Department of Youth ServicesMember of the national CARES mentoring network YWCA Y-Achievers Programs Mount Pilgrim District Youth Department—Baptist Church district affiliation
WHO WE SERVE The first lock-in was held in 1992 at Woodlawn High School. Our lock-ins consist of an overnight experience packed with food and fun coupled with presentations and classes from topics relative to the life of 8 to 18 years olds. Topics include drug and sex education, etiquette, self-esteem and self awareness.
Today, Lock-In Birmingham, Inc. serves approximately 500 youth per year living in the
Greater Birmingham area through a variety of program offerings and activities. Participant Demographics:Average participant age: 9 - 15 years oldSchool Affiliations: Birmingham City, Jefferson County, Homewood City and
Fairfield City Schools
EDUCATION
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE
College Tours for middle and high school youth
University of AlabamaAuburn UniversityTalladega CollegeJackson State Miles CollegeTennessee State University
Alabama State University Tuskegee University
Jacksonville State University
Reality Fairs- demonstrations of real life situations of family and finances
In the past we have taken the children to several different events:
The America I Am exhibit in Atlanta
The Civil Rights Institute
Y.E.S. Ambassadors play—Youth Empowering Self
SERVICE
Community Clean Up Brummit Heights Community
Feeding the HomelessHelping Hands
Ministry, Boutwell Auditorium
Back to school uniform and supplies give away
Lock-In Birmingham, Inc. utilizes volunteers, mentors and our youth to plan and facilitate educational and social activities lead by its current board of directors:
2012 Board of Directors
President Tommy Johnson
Vice-President Albert Benifield
Secretary Shaun Spigner
Treasurer Clarence Baynes
Athletic Programs Director Michael Holbdy
Program DevelopmentGloria RichardsonVanessa Tolbert Pat Jackson
Public RelationsAdrianne MarburySara Tartt
Volunteer RecruitmentCatherine Stanley
FELLOWSHIP
Lock-Ins
Tailgating at Legion Field
Washington DC Trip Summer 2012
