Dumas Wesley Community Center

Programs Available: 

Transitional Housing Program, Sybil H. Smith Family Village, (SSFV)

• SSFV seeks to help homeless single women and homeless women with children establish and maintain self-sufficiency. An 18-unit facility that provides 24 months of housing for up to 150 individuals annually.
• Contact Sybil Smith Family Village at 251-473-5526 for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures.
• Mandatory case management, life skills classes and job readiness courses for program participants
• Residents are required to work full-time and/or attend school full-time
• Childcare and after school care provided for families
• Sober living environment
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/transitional-housing/

Baldwin Family Village 

• The Baldwin Family Village provides 12 months of housing stability and wrap-around services for up to 100 single women and women with children annually from Baldwin County.
• BFV seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and help women and children re-establish and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on accountability, case management, life skills, and behavior modification.
• Contact the Baldwin Family Village, at 251-210-4045 for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures.
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/baldwinfamilyvillage/

Youth Programming

• The After School Achievement Program (ASAP) provides a variety of academic and character-building activities for underserved youth. Programming includes: tutoring, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) workshops, career exploration, sports activities, a meal program and special "youth-empowered" events. The Summer Recreation Program serves area children ages 6-15. The fun-filled summer includes a variety of educational field trips, academic enrichment, STEAM workshops, swimming, and a five-day trip to Camp Blue Lake in Andalusia, Alabama.
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/afterschoolachievementprogram/
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/summerprogram/

Senior Services 

• The Senior Activities for Independent Living (SAIL) program offers daily enrichment to low-income seniors 60 and older living in the 36607 and 36617 zip codes.
• Congregate and homebound meals provided to seniors five days a week
• On-site, weekly activities including: life skills classes, nutrition education, wellness checks, exercise classes and recreation
• Transportation provided to and from the Center, as well as trips to the doctor, pharmacy and other life-sustaining services for enrolled participants
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/seniors/

Food pantry 

• A community partner of the Dumas Wesley Community Center, The Joseph Project (TJP), is a mission of Ashland Place United Methodist Church.
• The food pantry is open to all in need and completely volunteer-supported and operated on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. The food pantry is open from 10:00 AM – Noon at the Dumas Wesley Community Center.
• The pantry serves 100 households on a first come, first served basis. Participants can receive supplemental food once a month.

Clothing Closet: 

• Provides clothing and items free of charge to our program participants, helping them on their path to self-sustainability. Clothing assistance is also available to the local community by appointment only.
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/clothingcloset/

Utility Assistance Program 

• The Utility Assistance Program helps current and former Dumas Wesley participants maintain utility services. This program requires accountability as the participant must pay 50% of their utility bill.
• Dumas Wesley subsequently pays the remainder of the bill directly to the utility company to ensure that funds are used for intended purposes. Assistance is available by appointment only.
• https://www.dumaswesley.org/utilityassistance/