Dumas Wesley Community Center's inaugural telethon was a tremendous success! Special thanks to Media Sponsor, WKRG, Corporate Sponsor, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the generous donors who helped the agency reach its $60,000 goal! Proceeds from the telethon will support the Center’s flagship programs, benefitting local youth, senior citizens and women and children experiencing homelessness. “We’re extremely pleased that we were able to partner with the Dumas Wesley Community Center to help raise money for such a worthwhile cause and raise awareness of their mission," said Jesse Grear, Vice President & General Manager of WKRG. "Dumas Wesley helps so many people in so many ways and is a perfect example of an organization that cares about our community and gives hope to so many," said Grear. 

The Band of Poarch Creek Indians generously agreed to match every donation made during the telethon, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. "The Poarch Creek Indians are committed to supporting organizations that share our values and goals of empowering communities," said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair and CEO. "Our partnership with Dumas Wesley allows us to amplify our collective impact, providing essential resources to those in need and ensuring that our contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of others."

In 2023, the Dumas Wesley Community Center deployed 343,238 direct services to our neighbors in need (a 12% increase from 2022). Click here to learn more about the Dumas Wesley Community Center.

Betty Fain, Transitional Housing Program graduate

Chris Clanton, Senior Activities for Independent Living Program participant

Ayden Cox, Youth Program participant

Seventy-one women and children call Dumas Wesley home, thanks to the Center's transitional housing programs. The Sybil Smith Family Village and the Baldwin Family Village provide supportive housing, individualized case management, life skills classes and job-readiness programs for approximately 250 individuals annually. To date, the Sybil Smith Family Village and the Baldwin Family Village have housed 2,698 individuals with an average 86% success rate among residents who graduate from the program and move into independent housing. Click here to learn more information about Dumas Wesley's transitional housing programs.

“Sybil Smith Family Village is a blessing! Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would be able to have a home of my own— today I got my keys! I can't put into words how I felt seeing the happiness on my kids’ faces while they were walking into their new home! Thank you!” 

-Billie Cox, Sybil Smith Family Village graduate (pictured below)

The Dumas Wesley Community Center is a proud recipient of a grant from The Community Foundation of South Alabama. In an effort to address the disparity of resources and opportunities among low-income children, funding will help support Dumas Wesley’s efforts to provide local youth with access to after school-programming and summer recreation. Click here to learn more about Dumas Wesley Community Center's Youth Programs.

The Dumas Wesley Community Center is excited to announce a partnership with Truist Bank. The collaboration will provide transitional residents access to financial literacy workshops on the subjects of budgeting, banking and homeownership.

"Truist’s purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Truist Financial Inclusion partners with like-minded organizations to share our resources and to build stronger financial futures to all those we meet," said Jill Godard, Vice President, Financial Inclusion Leader II, Truist.

Mandatory life skills classes are offered twice a week for the Center’s transitional housing residents. Classes are taught by professionals and community partners on the subjects of parenting, career readiness, financial planning and health and wellness. This year, 111 classes have been conducted to equip residents with essential life skills.

Mobile Fire-Rescue and the Mobile Police Department recently competed in the Hoagies for Heroes hoagie building competition at the grand opening of Wawa in Mobile. As Mobile Fire-Rescue’s charity of choice, the Dumas Wesley Community Center received a $1,0000 donation from Wawa.

Mobile Fire-Rescue has been a long-standing partner with Dumas Wesley. Members of the Mobile Fire-Rescue Crichton station volunteer regularly with the Center’s youth, leading activities such as fire safety education, ice cream socials, recreational events and community outreach programs. 

The Baldwin Family Village Foundation cordially invites you to a gathering to learn how your support can help women and children experiencing homelessness in Baldwin County. Click here to learn more about the Baldwin Family Village.