Baldwin Family Village Foundation

04/01/2026

Looking to serve your community? Baldwin Family Village needs volunteers for child care on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Our most urgent need is on Monday nights. To get involved, contact Cathi Parish at [email protected] or call 251.210.4045. Thank you!

03/23/2026

The Baldwin Family Village is sustained by a dedicated network of volunteers who offer their time, talent, and resources to support the Village's mission. Last month, the Dumas Wesley Community Center recognized Sheri DeTiege, an agent with Walker Insurance Agency, for her contributions as a long-time child care volunteer.

"After learning about the Baldwin Family Village at the Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club, I immediately felt called to help," said DeTiege. "Many years ago, I experienced a season in my own life when I had nowhere to go. Knowing there is a safe, supportive place for women and children facing similar circumstances deeply moved me. My love for children and my passion for helping others made volunteering at the Village the perfect way to give back. Building relationships with the moms and their children each week and witnessing their growth and progress truly fills my tank. It means so much to me to be a steady, relatable, and positive presence in their lives during a time when consistency and encouragement matter most."

DeTiege’s impact extends beyond child care: she helped install two new swing sets at the Baldwin Family Village and donated a vehicle to a resident in need. Click on the link below to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Baldwin Family Village. https://www.dumaswesley.org/volunteeratthebaldwinfamilyvillage/

03/04/2026

At Baldwin Family Village, numbers help tell the story—but they only capture part of the impact.

Since opening in May 2023, 214 individuals from 85 households have found safety, stability, and support through Baldwin Family Village. Many arrived facing eviction, domestic violence, financial crisis, or other urgent challenges.

Thanks to compassionate care and strong case management, families are finding a path forward. 94% of residents exiting the program in both 2024 and 2025 moved into permanent housing.

Behind every number is a family rebuilding their lives—and your generosity makes that possible. Thank you for being part of the story.

12/08/2025

How pretty! Thank you, Wisteria Garden Club, for the beautiful donation.

It’s really starting to feel like Christmas at the Baldwin Family Village, all thanks to the wonderful folks at the Wisteria Garden Club! Andrea Winter stopped by and brightened up our entrance with a lovely wreath and some cheerful poinsettias. Thank you for your very thoughtful and beautiful donation.

12/03/2025

Make a secure online donation In honor of , a global movement encouraging acts of kindness. Your gift will make a difference for women and children as they transition from homeless to housed, like Melissa and her family. Thank you for supporting Dumas Wesley Community Center’s transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village. https://dumaswesley.networkforgood.com/projects/166973-dumas-wesley-community-center

12/01/2025

The Baldwin Family Village Foundation is the proud recipient of a grant from the Cadence Bank Foundation. Funding will provide reliable transportation for residents at the Baldwin Family Village. Thank you for supporting women and children experiencing homelessness in Baldwin County.

11/24/2025

Dumas Wesley Community Center is hiring at the Baldwin Family Village! Click on the link to learn more!https://www.dumaswesley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JOB-DESCRIPTION-BFV-Night-Staff-2025.pdf

Dumas Wesley Community Center's transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village, has a part-time night staff position available. Click on the link to learn more!https://www.dumaswesley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JOB-DESCRIPTION-BFV-Night-Staff-2025.pdf

11/07/2025

We love seeing our community invested in learning more about the Baldwin Family Village. Thank you!

We are grateful to 68 Ventures and Cox Family Foundation for taking the time to tour Dumas Wesley Community Center's transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village. Thank you for taking the time to learn how we’re making a positive impact in the lives of women and children experiencing homelessness in Baldwin County.

10/27/2025

What a wonderful gift for those precious children! Thank you for supporting Dumas Wesley Community Center’s transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village.

10/14/2025

Urgent Volunteer Need for the Baldwin Family Village! Dumas Wesley Community Center needs your help for the following dates: Oct. 30th and Nov. 4th, 6th and 11th. Please contact House Manager, Cathi Parish, at [email protected] or call 251.210.4045 to inquire about becoming a volunteer. It takes a Village, thank you!

10/01/2025

We love hearing all about the activities at the Baldwin Family Village! Dumas Wesley Community Center shared in their newsletter that Faith in Action is a group composed of retired educators and parishioners from St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope. This dedicated group is committed to embodying their faith by providing essential life skills classes for the children at the Baldwin Family Village. Each month, they volunteer their time and expertise to facilitate a diverse range of classes, that have focused on topics such as environmental stewardship, cooking and baking, and pickleball.