Non-Profit Spotlight

AND HE IS STILL DOING IT!

Tangibly Serving as the Hands & Feet of Christ

The mission of God Did It Ministries (GDIM) is, “To provide compassion, understanding, and love to our community/world the way Jesus loved us. We collaborate with other nonprofit organizations to reach goals most people think are unattainable.”

Sanchez Tanniehill, the founder and driving force behind the faith-based non-profit, will tell you his heart is, “To simply be a blessing.”

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING

Sanchez, an Alabaster native, is a gospel recording artist with an incredible story of God’s faithfulness. At six weeks old, he suffered a severe stroke. Although doctors were convinced he would never be able to walk or talk, by the grace of God, he now travels and sings and shares his personal story of how “God Did It.”

With the help of sponsors, charitable donations, and fundraising, GDIM graciously celebrates other life-changing stories and gives back to their local communities and to countries around the world.

MEETING PRACTICAL NEEDS

In this season of so many unknowns, the GDIM team has become more creative in the ways they are reaching the community. “Though we are not gathering at events or in front of crowds at the moment, the needs are still there and thankfully we have continued to connect with and serve others,” ministry spokesperson and lead team pastor at Alabaster’s Cultivate Church, Brandon Matthews pointed out. “Social media and word of mouth have been great ways to continue connecting with those in need.”

During this time of unprecedented discomfort on so many fronts for so many families, the 501(c)3 non-profit was able to strategically extend their partnerships to include Forestwood Farms in Birmingham and AARP, who supplied fresh produce for distribution. “We were able to provide 30,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables to families all across Shelby County. Saturday mornings in May and June, cars lined the streets in both Alabaster and Montevallo to receive food for their families,” Brandon explained. “We want to thank the cities of Montevallo and Alabaster for partnering with us and allowing us to distribute the food.”

The team is currently in the process of pursuing grants that would allow them to be an active blessing on a larger scale. Sanchez, Brandon and the rest of the GDIM partners are excited to see what God will do next with their willingness to serve their community. “If conditions allow, we want to provide a community event where families can gather for a day of fun. We are working on ways to bless our local schools and students with school supplies or computers for their classrooms. We are also in the process of opening a localized God Did It Ministries location next to City Hall in Alabaster.” GET INVOLVED

Currently, the GDIM board of directors and leadership team consists of Sanchez Tanniehill, Jonathan Holmes, Monica Powers, and Brandon Matthews. This team helps oversee the operations and outreaches of GDIM. There are many practical, financial and active ways to partner with the ministry. “There are opportunities to serve with us at local events, serve days, through social media, advertising, marketing, etc. We would love to have you join us,” they encouraged. “As we continue to be a blessing in Shelby County you can sign up to serve with us, contribute financially to the ministry, share us on social media, or let us know how we can be a blessing to you.”

Reach out to help – or to request help – at connect@ gdiministries.org. To support the God Did It Ministries’ work via the purchase of gear and apparel, visit https://goddidit.store/gdi/shop/home.