Meals on Wheels

Not rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail will stop League members from delivering meals to Wiregrass residents through the Meals on Wheels Program at Wesley Manor. What began in 1975 still continues today, as each Monday, League members gather together to choose their route and catch up with one another before setting out for their deliveries. (Some members even bring special guests along - their children - to brighten the day of our residents.)

Each route carries a special significance to our members, as we are often reminded that in the middle of our hectic schedules, we need to stop and take time with those whose meal has been entrusted to us. Whether it’s to listen as they talk about their grandchildren, bring them their mail, or give them a hug, League members look forward to delivering meals each week to our Wiregrass residents. And, all would agree that we most definitely are on the receiving end of this partnership, as we are always blessed by those we serve!

Dorothy Quick Center at Evergreen Presbyterian Church

It has been forty years since League members first visited with the senior citizens at the Dorothy Quick Center of Evergreen Presbyterian Church. Each Thursday, three League members graciously arrive at the Center armed with snacks and prizes to bestow upon the guests in attendance that day. After the snacks are prepared and delivered, bingo is the name of the game. With four bingo cards ready and waiting, we can never seem to call enough games to satisfy the “child” in all of our seniors. Although the prizes for winning may change with the seasons, the smiles and laughter heard throughout the room each week are endless and a constant reminder of why we serve.

Wiregrass Children's Home

In 2007 the league voted to take on the children's home as a one of our signature projects. Using the proceeds from our calendar sales we were able to add a bedroom to the bottom floor of the home. An existing bedroom was converted to a playroom. The playroom, which is completely handicap accessible, was a much needed facility for the children's home. The next renovation we plan to do is to remodel the upstairs.

Southeast Alabama Community Theater (SEACT)

Upon relocation of the League’s office to the Cultural Arts Center in 2004, a natural partnership with the Southeast Alabama Community Theater was born. League members currently serve as greeters and ushers during each week of the theater’s three annual productions. This partnership provides both an opportunity to assist our community theater, as well as a flexible night clinic for League members. For those members who have the honor of working one night of the productions, each one leaves with a new appreciation for the talent that has been displayed on stage. The League continues to be a proud supporter of SEACT.
 

The following well-deserving organizations throughout the Wiregrass Community benefited financially from the League’s fundraising efforts during the 2005-2006 fiscal year:

Alfred Saliba Family Health Clinic
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Dorothy Quick Center at Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Dothan-Houston County Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
First United Methodist Church Meals on Wheels Program
HIS Prison Ministries
HIS Radio
Houston County Education Committee Literacy Program
Houston-Love Memorial Library
Landmark Park
Save-A-Pet
Wiregrass Children's Home
Wiregrass Humane Society

In addition, the League awarded two $1,500 scholarships to female students who had returned to school to better themselves. Annually, one scholarship is given to each foundation at Troy University and Wallace Community College by the League. Each foundation screens the applicants to determine which student best meets the criteria set forth by the League. This year’s scholarship recipients were Kimberly Faulkner from Troy and Amy Croft from Wallace.

Wallace College: Crystal Lewis, Service League President; Kimberly Faulkner, Scholarship Recipient; Peggy Baker, Wallace Community College Representative; Ann Turnage, Service League Community Outreach Chairman.

Troy Scholarship: Crystal Lewis, Service League President; Jonua Byrd, Troy University Dothan Representative; Amy Croft, Scholarship Recipient; Amy's Father; Ann Turnage, Service League Community Outreach Chairman