Volunteer Mobile to give away makeovers

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A local woman is using her talent with numbers to help others. But at the same time she's helping herself. Sabrina Foster is homeless but has made herself at home with Volunteer Mobile.

Sabrina Foster is a whiz when it comes to math,she's also homeless. Foster has been living at a local shelter since December 9.

"I never thought I would find myself homeless. Homeless to me was someone who lived on the streets an didn't want to work," said Foster.

During the day, Foster donates her time at Volunteer Mobile. She came here to do some tax training. Turned out she's pretty good and they asked her to come back and train others.

"I leave here with a smile on my face because I love what I'm doing," shared Foster.

Foster said by helping others she's helping herself.

Volunteers of Mobile executive director Diana Brinson appreciates Foster's hard work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

"She came in and just blew us away with how well she picked up the material," said Brinson. "She has a really big heart and wants to help people get as much money from their refund and take it back to their families which is what VITA, or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is all about."

Brinson says Foster is one of 35 people who will get an extreme makeover, it's in honor of the organizations 35th Anniversary.

"I've already had a lot of people calling, from hair dressers, nail salons, and people that provide those services. Really a fun way to tell the stories of some people in our community," said Brinson.

People like Foster, who are working to overcome poverty.

"I've gotten so many blessings and so many benefits at Volunteer Mobile," said Foster.

Thirty five makeover contestants will be selected by public nomination. The deadline for nomination is June 1, 2010. For more information please visit www.volunteermobile.org or call (251) 433-4456.