Charities in Madison county

The Community Winter Shelter was first organized in 1998 as a mission of the St James United Methodist Church...Read More

It was first located in and supported by the church. The shelter became incorporated February 7, 2007, as The Bigger Vision of Athens, a non-profit tax exempt 501(c)3 organization. Funding is now provided by individuals, organizations and churches. Our "bigger vision" is to provide homeless individuals a setting where they can address the issues which caused their homelessness and find the help they need when they need it. We cooperate with other homeless service providers for their help. Read Less