MOBILE, AL – A telethon hosted by WKRG News 5 has raised $60,000 for the Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC), with the Poarch Creek Indians playing a pivotal role by matching donations up to $30,000. The funds will significantly enhance the services provided by DWCC, ensuring more families, seniors, and children in the Mobile and Baldwin County communities receive the support they need.
The Poarch Creek Indians have been longstanding supporters of the community center, which was established in 1903 in the Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. Originally founded to provide childcare for disadvantaged families working in local cotton mills, the center has since grown into a cornerstone of the community, offering over a dozen programs for the working poor and the homeless.
“The Center relies on the support of community partners like the Poarch Creek Indians,” said Kate Carver, Executive Director for DWCC. “We can’t thank the tribe enough for their generosity in helping us provide programs such as the Senior Activities for Independent Living Program, the Sybil Smith Family Village, and the After School Achievement Program.”
“This is a testament to the power of community coming together for a common cause,” said Stephanie Bryan, Tribal Chair and CEO of the Poarch Creek Indians. “We are honored to partner with the Dumas Wesley Community Center to help make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need.”