ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) – As temperatures drop for the season, Downtown Rescue Mission says more people are in need of shelter. An event in Athens on Friday will combine fundraising for the nonprofit with many locals’ love of hunting.

The Shoot for Shelter clay sport event will feature multiple teams, clay pigeons and friendly competition.

“Fundraising benefits the ministries that we have here at Downtown Rescue Mission, and that is helping to care for people,” said Keith Overholt, President and CEO of Downtown Rescue Mission.

Overholt said the event has grown in the seven years since its inception. He said the funds raised on Friday will play a major role in helping Downtown Rescue cover future operational costs.

“We donate about 300,000 meals a year,” Overholt said. “We’ve slept in our beds about 100,000 times, but the real reason we’re here is to change people’s lives and we do that through Jesus Christ.”

As winter approaches, Overholt said the community needs more shelter and food. Additionally, he said his organization wants to provide more services as the holidays approach.

The event will start at 8:00 a.m. at Old South Clays in Athens.

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