MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Support from the community is crucial to Mulherin Home for its day to day operations. The space is home to local adults and children with special needs. “We absolutely depend on our community to support us,” said Vickie King, the organization’s executive director. “We are a nonprofit organization, we receive no state or federal funding. So oftentimes, you know, the community comes together and truly makes a difference.”