I am a client at Door to Serenity. I have been through many sober living environments that are…read morenothing more than a bad omen for recovery. Door to Serenity is the standard of which sobriety houses should base their programs on. The compassion and attention to detail for someone who's serious about recovery is the best I've ever seen. I recommend this program fully.

Door to Serenity has been great. Everybody there treated me like family. Lisa, the director, really…read morehelped me tremendously when nobody else would. It's not an exaggeration when I say this place saved my life by providing me with a safe place to stay while waiting on further treatment, and I will forever be grateful!

Beautiful place to pray and find peace. There are various signs with scripture. Open to the public…read moreduring daylight hours. Donations are accepted and this space is available to rent for parties or events.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama's staff is amazing. I've been a Big Sister for 5…read moreyears and they have all been so kind to me and my little. I commend their dedication and participation in making Big & Little matches work. They have monthly community events and even host networking and social events to recruit new bigs. I started out doing the school-based program but when my little changed schools Katrina (school-based match specialist) worked very hard so we could get switched to community-based. Both are great programs but choose the one that fits your lifestyle. If you are looking for a great way to make a difference in your community or know someone who will be willing to make a difference. Please visit their office to learn more about the ways they can make it possible.

You don't have to be a huge Parrothead to know that Jimmy Buffett grew up in and around Mobile,…read moreAlabama. If you are, then you've probably heard him talk about Mardi Gras, going as a child, and how Mardi Gras in the US started in Mobile many years before New Orleans began celebrating the event. Mardi Gras is still a big deal in Mobile today, with schools, banks, government offices and most private businesses closing on Fat Tuesday. In my opinion, Mardi Gras is the best of the many things the Mobile Bay area has going for it. Fat Tuesday falls on a different date every year (46 days before Easter) and marks the end of carnival season. Carnival Season is actually about a month long. Some areas start the parades and celebrations before others. I mention this because many out-of-towners think Mardi Gras lasts a day or a weekend, and are unaware of its religious affiliation. Now, for the good stuff! Mobile, like many cities that celebrate the event, does have balls and parties geared toward adults. They also have many parades with floats, and huge ones at that! Revelers take home everything from beads and candy, to cups, frisbees and stuffed animals, to the Moon Pies that are unique to Mobile's Mardi Gras. The biggest of the parades are toward the end of carnival season and include the Floral Parade, Joe Cain Day, and of course, Fat Tuesday. Unlike many other cities that celebrate Mardi Gras, Mobile's Mardi Gras is family friendly. You and your children will be amazed at the events that make this event my second favorite holiday season. I even plan to enter my pup, Jazzy, in Fairhope's Mystic Mutts of Revelry this year. How's that for fun for the whole family, when even the dog gets to join in the celebration? For more information on Mardi Gras in Mobile, check out the Mobile Mask website (http://themobilemask.com/Home_Page.html), the City of Mobile's website (http://www.cityofmobile.org/mardigras.php), or the Mobile Mardi Gras Association, (www.mamga.com). This is a can't miss event in the Mobile Bay area! Laissez les bons temps rouler!

I'm very appreciative of the rescue's willingness to help with some strays abandoned when neighbors…read moremoved away. It took some patience of course but understanding there's so many pets needing saving because people get rid of them and leave them to fend for themselves.

Emailed me they would help with spaying and neutering some cats. When I emailed them 2 days later…read moreto ask about some spots I was ignored. Started a new email an they replied then I guess seen it was me and started ignoring me again. So I drive out to the address provided to get some assistance and there is no azalea city cat coalition. Pet smart doesn't affiliate with them. They was clueless. Don't waste your time or gas bothering with them. It's not legit.