Roebuck Initiative - Christ Health

 

 

2026 Projects Annual Impact

04

New Pediatricians

10,000

Total Child Care Visits

$500,000

In Free Vaccine Costs

Restoration & Transformation

PARTNERING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

We have partnered with the YMCA of Greater Birmingham in a transformational effort to bring a sense of rebirth and revitalization to Roebuck. Select the drop-downs to see how each partner will help meet these needs.

 

Christ Health Center

Our new pediatric clinic will help provide:

  • World-class pediatric care for children living in low-to-moderate households
  • Health and wellness education to children and families
  • Access to additional diagnostic equipment, dental care, and pharmacy
The Northeast YMCA

Northeast YMCA will undergo a renovation that will transform the facility into a true community resource center with surrounding amenities that will offer the following:

  • Two additional early learning pre-K classrooms (Total of three serving up to 54 children)
  • Academic and development programming for youth and teens
  • Programming and activities for seniors
  • Two community gardens
  • Three age-specific playgrounds
  • Multi-purpose sports field and splash pad
Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity will create a path to homeownership:

  • 23 single family homes will be built on the land surrounding the Northeast Y
  • Creates a purpose-built, walkable neighborhood
  • Offers affordable and quality workforce housing in a community in need
Impact Family Counseling

In addition, Impact Family Counseling will provide onsite services to address the counseling and mental health needs of families in the Roebuck Community.

The Roebuck Community

In 1965, Roebuck was a thriving Birmingham suburb and a destination for shopping, dining, and other family-based activities. Today, Roebuck has fallen into a state of violent crime and economic depression, ranking near the bottom of Birmingham’s 99 recognized neighborhoods in several life-altering categories.

Roebuck residents, especially those with low to moderate incomes, need access to a variety of opportunities and services that many of us take for granted.

Among the most urgent needs:

  • Attainable housing in a safe neighborhood
  • Quality healthcare and preventative medicine
  • Access to early childhood education
  • Academic support for school-age children
  • Youth, teen and senior programs
  • Summer camp to support working parents

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

  • $1,000 — Subsidize the cost of a child’s visit.

  • $10,000 — Sponsor an exam room (exam table, patient chairs, medical supplies, etc.)

  • $50,000 — Automated Vaccine Refrigerator (this refrigerator will house over $500,000 in free vaccines for children living in poverty)