Select your amount and how often you would like to donate.
Help Us Open the Door
Restoration Hall Inc. exists to intervene before a young man’s life is defined by the streets, the courts, or detention.
The property is secured. The vision is real. But a house is not a home until a young man walks through the door and finds safety, structure, and someone who believes in him.
Your gift does not just renovate a building. It puts a bed in a room. Food on a table. School supplies in a backpack. A counselor on the other end of a call. And a man who has been where they are standing at the door saying, "I am not letting you go down that road."
Every dollar stays in Clarke County. Every dollar serves a young man who has nowhere else to go.
What Support Your Gift Provides
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$85
One Month of Hygiene Supplies
Personal care essentials for one resident for one month: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, lotion, etc.
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$100
One Week of Meals
Three meals a day for one resident for one full week. Many of these young men may not have had consistent meals before arriving.
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$125
Bedroom Setup
Linens, pillows, towels, and the basic essentials to make one bedroom ready for a young man to move in.
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$250
School Supplies for One Young Man
Notebooks, pens, folders, a backpack, and the materials he needs to stay engaged in school.
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$500
One Month of Utilities
Electricity, water, gas, and internet for the group home for one full month. Keeps the lights on and the doors open.
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$750
Full Move-In Kit for One Resident
Day 1 Kit: a furnished bedroom, clothing, hygiene supplies, school materials, and two weeks of meals.
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Custom Amount
Every gift matters. There is no amount too small to make a difference in the life of a young man in crisis.
Become a Monthly Partner
A one-time gift opens the door. A monthly gift keeps it open.
When you give monthly, you help Restoration Hall plan ahead: hiring the house manager, keeping the lights on, putting food on the table, and making sure every young man in the program has what he needs, not just today, but next month and the month after that.
Monthly partners are the foundation that makes everything else possible.
$25 per month helps provide ongoing meals and supplies for one resident.
$50 per month helps to cover utilities and internet at the group home.
$100 per month helps fund a house manager position.
Why Give to Restoration Hall?
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Because the Need Is Right Here
Clarke County has no other group home for young men in crisis. When there is nowhere for them to go, the next stop is juvenile detention. Your gift creates an alternative.
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Because the Program Is Already Working
Restoration Hall is not a concept. The juvenile intervention program, "This Ain’t What You Want," is active and accepting referrals. The program and facility (office and classroom) are operational and accepting students. However, the home is not ready.
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Because Every Dollar Stays Local
Restoration Hall is in Jackson, AL. Ted Watkins is a lifelong Clarke County resident. Your donation goes directly to serving young men in this community, managed by people who live here.
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Because Prevention Costs Less Than Detention
It costs far more to incarcerate a young man than to mentor him, house him safely, and give him the skills to build a different life. Your gift invests in the outcome that saves everyone…the young man, his family, and the community.
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Because the Founder Has Been There
Ted Watkins is a Marine veteran who has been clean from crack cocaine and alcohol for 22 years. He did not read about this work in a textbook. He lived it. His credibility with the young men he serves is unmatched because he walked the same road and found his way through.
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Because You Can See It
This is not an abstract cause. The young men and their situations are real. The house is real and the need is urgent and visible. Your gift helps turn a vacant property into a home where a young man’s life changes direction.
Other Ways to Support Restoration Hall
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Donate Items from Our Wish List
We maintain a list of specific items the group home and program facility need: beds, linens, kitchen essentials, cleaning supplies, clothing, school supplies, and more. View the current list and purchase items that ship directly to us.
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Volunteer Your Time
We need volunteers for renovation work, mentoring, tutoring, meal preparation, event support, and more. Whether you can give an afternoon or a recurring commitment, your time makes a direct impact. Contact us to get started.
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Donate Professionally
If your company, church, or civic organization wants to sponsor, partner, or make a group contribution, we welcome the conversation. Reach out to discuss how your organization can be part of the mission.
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In-Kind/Non-Cash Donations
We accept donated furniture, appliances, technology, clothing, food, and professional services. All in-kind donations are documented and acknowledged for your records. Contact us to arrange a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Restoration Hall Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a donation receipt for donations as legally required. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
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Restoration Hall is funded through a combination of grant funding from foundations and government agencies, individual and community donations, in-kind contributions of goods and technology from corporate and community partners, volunteer labor, and fundraising events. Our founder, Ted Watkins, has also personally invested his time, property, skills, and resources into building this organization from the ground up.
No single source funds everything. Like most community-based nonprofits, we bring together support from many directions to serve the young men who depend on us.
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Your donation supports the full cost of operating Restoration Hall Inc. and serving the young men in our programs. This includes direct program costs such as food, clothing, school supplies, and counseling for residents, as well as the organizational operations that make the programs possible like staff compensation, facility rent and utilities, insurance, transportation, technology, and professional services including grant development and compliance.
Restoration Hall is led by paid staff and supported by contracted professionals, because sustainable organizations require dedicated people. We are committed to using every dollar responsibly and maintaining full transparency through our Candid Gold Seal profile, where our organizational information and financials are publicly available.
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Yes. We need volunteers for renovation work, mentoring, tutoring, meal preparation, event support, and community outreach. You may contact Restoration Hall directly to discuss volunteer or partnership opportunities.
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Yes. We accept donated furniture, appliances, technology, clothing, food, and professional services. Please ensure all items are in good and working condition. All in-kind donations are documented and acknowledged. Contact us to arrange a donation or view our Wish List for specific items we need.
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Yes. You can make a gift in honor of someone’s birthday, achievement, or memory. Please include the honoree’s name in the notes field when donating online, or contact us to ensure proper acknowledgment.
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Restoration Hall welcomes partnerships with churches, businesses, civic organizations, and community groups. We can discuss sponsorships, group volunteer projects, supply drives, or ongoing partnerships. Contact us to start the conversation.
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Restoration Hall Inc. was founded by Ted Watkins, a lifelong Jackson, Alabama resident, Marine Corps veteran, and pastor who has been clean from substance addiction for 22 years. Ted serves as Executive Director and leads the organization’s day-to-day operations, programs, and community partnerships.
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Yes. Restoration Hall Inc. is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt since 2009) with a board of directors, Candid Gold Seal transparency status, and established partnerships with the Alabama Department of Human Resources and the Clarke County juvenile court system.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Every gift opens a door. Every door changes a life.