Poarch Creek Indians Help Raise Much Needed Funds for Dumas Wesley Community Center
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The Poarch Creek Indians proudly offer continued support to Dumas Wesley Community Center, established in 1903 as a beacon of light for the community. Located in the Crichton neighborhood, the Center has touched countless lives, offering solace, support, and a chance for a better future.
Dumas Wesley was originally tasked with providing childcare to the disadvantaged families working in the cotton mills of Crichton. Today, the Center offers over a dozen programs and services for the working poor and the homeless in the Mobile and Baldwin County communities. Dumas Wesley has grown into a cornerstone of these communities providing programs that nurture the youth, care for the elderly, and uplift families facing hard times.
According to Kate Carver, executive director for DWCC, “The Center relies on the support of community partners like the Poarch Creek Indians. We can’t thank the Tribe enough for their generosity in helping us provide people of all ages with programs like the Senior Activities for Independent Living Program, the Sybil Smith Family Village, and the After School Achievement Program.”
For years, the Poarch Creek Indians have stood alongside Dumas Wesley helping fund programs that change lives. Last week, the partnership reached a new milestone. During an inaugural telethon held in collaboration with WKRG News 5, the Tribe agreed to match, dollar to dollar, up to $30,000. The telethon raised a total of $60,000, and funds will be used to expand the Center’s services, ensuring that more families, seniors, and children receive the help they need.
Stephanie A. Bryan, Tribal Chair & CEO of the Poarch Creek Indians, spoke to the heart of the partnership, “This is a testament to the power of community coming together for a common cause. We are honored to partner with the Dumas Wesley Community Center to help make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need.”
For more information on the Dumas Wesley Community Center and its services, visit dumaswesley.org.
