About the Program
The Jasper Area Ministerial Emergency Service (J.A.M.E.S.) offers support to those who meet financial requirements. The goal of the Jasper Area Ministerial Emergency Service is to assist those who are in emergency situations and enable them to resume an independent financial lifestyle. It is not the intention of this organization to contribute to maintaining a lifestyle of dependence on assistance.
J.A.M.E.S. had been operational since the end of July 2004. The purpose of establishing the organization is twofold: first, to provide the participating area churches a central location to provide financial assistance to those in emergency situations; second, to centralize the data to avoid abuse of financial assistance provided by the local churches.
J.A.M.E.S. is a long-term goal of the Greater Jasper Area Ministerial Association. It is a non-profit organization with 501(c)-3 status in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service.
J.A.M.E.S. had been operational since the end of July 2004. The purpose of establishing the organization is twofold: first, to provide the participating area churches a central location to provide financial assistance to those in emergency situations; second, to centralize the data to avoid abuse of financial assistance provided by the local churches.
J.A.M.E.S. is a long-term goal of the Greater Jasper Area Ministerial Association. It is a non-profit organization with 501(c)-3 status in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service.
Requirements for Assistance
Financial resources are limited at this time. It is the purpose of J.A.M.E.S., Inc. to assist only those considered to be in emergency situations. The organization does not wish to contribute to maintaining a lifestyle of continual assistance. Applicants living in the Jasper zip codes of 35501, 35503, and 35504 are eligible for assistance and considered first. Persons living in Walker County beyond the Jasper zip codes can apply and will be considered if funds are available. The reasoning for this is simply that the churches participating are within these zip codes.
Clients are asked to fill out a very detailed application form. The following documentation is required:
Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of medication (doctor's letter)
Utility, medical, rental bills
Any other documentation to substantiate an emergency situation is required before the application is considered.
Medical/dental assistance has been provided on occasion but only after consulting with the medical/dental provider to verify the request. No prescriptions for narcotics or pain killers are considered for financial assistance.
Clients are asked to fill out a very detailed application form. The following documentation is required:
Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of medication (doctor's letter)
Utility, medical, rental bills
Any other documentation to substantiate an emergency situation is required before the application is considered.
Medical/dental assistance has been provided on occasion but only after consulting with the medical/dental provider to verify the request. No prescriptions for narcotics or pain killers are considered for financial assistance.
Contact Us
Please call (205) 512-1030 for an appointment. If no answer, please call (205) 302-0801. Appointments are given during office hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm
Participating Churches
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Bethel Assembly of God Church
Boldo First Baptist Church Christ United Methodist Church of Jasper First Baptist Church of Frisco First Baptist Church of Jasper First Christian Church of Jasper First United Methodist Church of Jasper First Presbyterian Church of Jasper Freedom Assembly of God Friendship Baptist Church |
Glory Fellowship Baptist Church
Memorial Park Church of God Mount Vernon Baptist Church Northside Baptist Church St. James CME Church St. Mary's Episcopal Church Saragoosa Nazarene Church Woodland Trace Church of Christ Zion United Methodist Church Alpha Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Women of St. Mary's Episcopal Church |