The annual fall banquet of Shepherd’s Fold ministries will feature Sherman Williams as special guest speaker Oct. 20.
A native of Prichard, Williams is a former University of Alabama (UA) and Dallas Cowboys running back who spent 15 years in prison for drug charges. Since his release in 2014, Williams has teamed up with former UA teammate David Palmer to found the Palmer-Williams Group to serve youth both academically and athletically. Because of his experiences, he has a passion for ministries like Shepherd’s Fold.
Shepherd’s Fold — which is supported by several Alabama Baptist churches and ministries — is a faith-based transitional program for homeless men and women who have been incarcerated that seeks to transform lives and make productive citizens.
Jack Hausen, executive director of Shepherd’s Fold, said, “Sherman Williams has a story that reflects the behavior of many of the residents of the Fold. … [It] provides meaningful discussion on how and why a person needs to make changes in their institutional thinking and hearts to effect postive change.”
The banquet will be held at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, at 6 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 205-780-6211 or email Dedra@sfalabama.org. (TAB)
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