We had an exciting, but big undertaking to tackle this summer - moving into the new barn on our campus. Thanks to many of you, we were able to build and move all of the furniture into the barn within our desired timeframe! We are well aware that we could not have done it as efficiently without all of our volunteers’ help. Our residents now get to enjoy the peaceful barn because of your hard work.
Read MoreWe are so appreciative of the many churches, clubs and organizations that have rallied around The WellHouse to help with facilities projects on our campus. This Spring we had seven different groups join us, adding up to nearly 100 volunteers. They tackled tasks such as staining, updating signage, picking up trash, attic organizing, pressure washing, deep cleaning and clothes sorting. We are so grateful for the many hands that made light work!
Read More2024 has been off to a great start, and much of that is credited to our wonderful volunteers! Over the past few months, 20 people have joined our Volunteer Team, and several of those individuals have jumped right in! New or old, we are so grateful for the many hands and feet of Jesus that support this mission through serving.
Read MoreHi everyone! My name is Brianna Pierce, and I am the new Volunteer Coordinator at The WellHouse. I am so honored to get to play a small part in what God is doing on our campus. I came on staff in September of this year, and I can already tell just how wonderful our volunteers are! Over the past few months, we have had almost 20 people join our Volunteer Team.
Read MoreNothing happens at The WellHouse without wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to give our residents love, care, and support. We are so grateful to the wonderful women who lead trauma-informed yoga, art therapy, bible studies, sewing/knitting classes, and bible journaling weekly. Our programming is made more holistic, creative, and effective because of you.
Read MoreTwenty-five women and eight children are currently being served on The WellHouse campus, and we know it takes a village to treat their trauma in a holistic way. Our volunteers step into gaps daily and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support. Two new volunteer-led classes have begun on campus! Our new Bible journaling class has been a wonderful way for residents to experience the living and active Word of God using their creativity.
Read MoreIn March, we hired a new volunteer coordinator, Emily Jones! She lives in Odenville with her husband and three precious children. Emily has a background in the nursing field and has joined our team with enthusiasm, compassion, and skill. We are so excited to welcome her into The WellHouse family. We have had some wonderful volunteers throughout the first quarter of the year…
Read More30 women and girls are currently resting and pursuing healing at The WellHouse. And, each of them is worthy and deserving of a magical Christmas. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers, each one will experience just that! It is a joy and privilege to be reminded daily of the true meaning of Christmas, and I am confident the women and girls at The WellHouse will see Christ in all they receive this season.
Read More”It has been just over a month since I started as Volunteer Coordinator, and it has been a tremendous blessing. I came into this role after serving as an intern in the Summer of 2021, so I am familiar with the call to serve alongside The WellHouse ministry. But, I could have never anticipated how much joy I would find helping others step into this mission.
Read MoreWe have a special place in our heart for Penny Billings here at The WellHouse. She has been a volunteer for about three years now, and we are very thankful for the vast work that she has done. Working with ministries like The WellHouse, you learn quickly that while plans can be a good thing, opportunities from God are so important to look for, and that is exactly how Penny came to us.
Read MoreOn a typical day you’ll see men volunteering in any number of ways. They tend to the landscape, mow, mulch, and weed-eat through the summer. They paint and repair what we have chipped and broken. They assemble, move, and reassemble a lot of our furniture.
Read MoreChristmas at The WellHouse has been particularly beautiful this year. As survivors work through their trauma, our volunteers are bringing support, companionship and yes… joy!
Read MoreCindy began working with the transport team, helping drive ladies to various medical and dental appointments. She was surprised at how the conversation flowed. “We would chat all the way to and from the appointments,” said Cindy. “I didn’t ask questions about their trauma. It was more like a friendly, casual conversation. I was surprised by how quickly the girls made their way into my heart, though. Before long, I knew with certainty that The WellHouse was a place God wanted me to serve.”
Read MoreFebruary marked three years with Volunteer Nicki Linton leading Art Therapy on our campus. Nicki has become a vital member of our volunteer team and has touched many lives during her weekly Art Therapy courses.
Read MoreAs we head into this season of Christmas, I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to each of our faithful volunteers. Whether you have been volunteering with us for years, or are just getting started, I want each of you to know that you are the heart of The WellHouse, and we are beyond thankful for your heart of service!
Read MoreThe past few months have brought some seasoned faces as well as new friends, and for that we are truly grateful. Recently we have had a group of dedicated volunteers transform our clothing storage area (affectionately named Elizabeth’s Closet) into a beautiful boutique atmosphere.
Read MoreWelcome back volunteers! As you know, the past three months have been very different in our nation and world. While we all paused to heal, The WellHouse has experienced tremendous growth among the staff, residents, and volunteers!
Read MoreTo prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have suspended all on-campus volunteer activities and postponed all off-campus activities. We will let you know when we feel it is safe to resume all regularly scheduled activities. In the meantime, we have implemented virtual volunteering!
Read MoreAs we head into this season of Thanksgiving, I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to each of our faithful volunteers. Whether you have been volunteering with us for years, or are just getting started, I want each of you to know that you are the heart of The WellHouse, and we are beyond thankful for you!
Read MoreOne of the pillars of the The WellHouse is the “hearts and hands” through which the organization’s mission would not be possible: our volunteers. I passionately refer to them as Difference Makers, those who long to live out the gifts and talents that God has placed within them.
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