Our Beginnings
On April 27th, 2011, a catastrophic tornado left many Tuscaloosa families without their homes and possessions. After the disaster, Calvary Baptist and many local churches decided to work together to help provide for those who had lost everything. The tornado revealed a pressing need in Tuscaloosa: many families throughout the county lacked resources to furnish their homes both before and after the disaster. Today, 1 in 4 children in Tuscaloosa live below the poverty line and do not have a place of their own to sleep.
Behind the Name
S.D. Allen was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church who had a heart and vision for local missions. Upon his passing, he left a generous financial gift that was used to build a spacious warehouse. This warehouse was created for future generations to share Christ through mission work within Tuscaloosa County. S.D. Allen's legacy lives on through this building, which provides a space for us to house furniture before providing it to families throughout the county. Although we mainly focus on providing beds for families, we also collect and distribute couches, tables, chairs, and more to help our neighbors turn their houses into homes.
Our Mission
Many great organizations provide food, clothing, shelter, and monetary help for our neighbors in need; however, there aren't many resources in our community for those who don’t have a new bed to sleep on. S.D. Allen has been fulfilling the need for basic household items and has been a dedicated furniture and donation facility since December 2013. After merging with High Socks For Hope in April 2024, their impactful work has continued in Tuscaloosa. Over 200 new beds, 64 couches, 74 chest of drawers, and numerous other household items have been generously distributed to community members in need since April 2024.
