Great Expectations Millennium Ministries
Great Expectations Military Services
★ Abolishing Homelessness One Hero at a Time

Promoting.
Supporting.Advocating for Veterans.

We are here to Promote, Support and Advocate for the interests of ALL U.S. American Veterans — providing necessities and inspiration to help our heroes rise again.

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Core Services
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Veterans Welcome

Programs That Restore Lives

We provide assistance for veterans to get back into a stable, independent lifestyle so that they can use their newfound feet to help others like them rise up as well.

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Support Our Mission

Everyone deserves a warm bed and a hot meal at the end of the day. Your support helps us provide something real when our veterans have nothing left to cling to.

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What We Provide
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Room & Board

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Three Nutritious Meals Daily

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Medication Assistance

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Daily Transportation

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Management/Support Staff

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Resource Identification

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Employment Assistance

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Housing Assistance

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Our Mission

Our goal is to aid in abolishing homelessness in the veteran community.

No matter where these soldiers came from, they all united under a single, noble cause to uphold the beliefs and values of this nation for those who cannot hold them alone.

After the soldiers leaving the fight — or the fight leaving the soldier — usually, they have nothing left of their old lives to come home to. Our goal is to aid in abolishing homelessness in the veteran community, one hero at a time.

Read One of Our Many Success Stories
Cassandra Gooley

Meet Cassandra

After 19 years of service, Cassandra felt lost transitioning to civilian life. Great Expectations Millennium Ministries provided her with housing, meals, counseling, and employment assistance. To help and spread the word, became her driving force. Today she stands tall and mentors others walking the same path.

News You Can Use

HUD-VASH & Section-8

Did you know that HUD-VASH vouchers are comparable to Section-8 for a Veteran?

Upcoming Events

Non scheduled at this time. Please check back soon for upcoming events and community activities.

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Refer a Veteran

Please complete the form below to refer a veteran. This form will be sent to our general email account.

Our goal is to aid in abolishing homelessness in the veteran community and help make our cities better, one hero at a time.

Latest Updates

Coming soon at Bessemer campus

Our dedicated support staff will offer expanded transitional services to veterans dealing with post service trauma and adjustment challenges.

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Employment assistance connects veterans with local employers

Our job placement partnership program is helping veterans rebuild stable, independent lives.

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Housing assistance program expands to Bessemer campus for veterans

Stable housing remains our foundation for veteran recovery and independence.

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Community Volunteerism

The Community and Ministries volunteer, donate time, food and supplies for daily programs

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Ways to Give

Give monthly and make a lasting difference 🎖️

Become a sustaining partner and help us provide room, board, meals, and support to veterans every single day. Your consistent giving changes lives.

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Veterans who changed their communities with our support

Inspiring stories of impact, recovery, and service to others.

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Volunteer your time at our Birmingham or Bessemer campus

Sacrifice yourself daily for those who sacrificed everything for us.

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Make a one-time donation to support veteran services

Your donation go directly to serving our nation's heroes.

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Our Campuses

Birmingham Campus

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Serving Male / Female / Handicap / Disabled Veterans

Bessemer Campus

📞 205.436.2020
Serving Male / Female / Handicap / Disabled Veterans
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Support & Volunteer

Join our management and support staff. Help provide daily transportation, food, counseling, and inspiration for veterans rebuilding their lives.

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Fundraising & Advocacy

To ensure veterans never face challenges alone, we need dynamic fundraisers and advocates who believe every hero deserves a warm bed and a hot meal.

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Explore Our Movement

We can only do what we are capable of — but together, we can inspire others to use their talents for the betterment of our community of heroes.

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Management / Support Staff
Cynthia Kay Ray

Cynthia Kay Ray

Chief Executive Officer

Preston Jenkins Sr.

Preston Jenkins Sr.

Chief Financial Officer

Billy Culver

Billy "Coach" Culver

Manager

Cassandra Gooley

Cassandra Gooley

Manager

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Serving All VETERANS. One Hero at a Time.