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Wiregrass Angel House receives donation thanks to recent charity run
Posted: Apr 27, 2021 / 09:31 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 27, 2021 / 09:31 PM CDT
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — After a successful charity run involving several motorcycle enthusiasts, the Wiregrass Angel House knows exactly how much money that event raised.
Tuesday the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club presented the Angel House with a check for $2,053.
That money will be used to help the Angel House continue serving victims of violent crimes and their loved ones.
Fore! Wiregrass Angel House holds 12th annual golf tournament
by: Paige Weeks
Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 11:05 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 22, 2021 / 11:05 PM CDT
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For the twelfth year in a row, cops, business leaders, and service organizations met on the golf course to settle scores and show dedication to the Wiregrass Angel House.
The Wiregrass Angel House is a crime victims’ advocacy group that lends aid to people impacted by violent crime.
“We are funded by an ADECA grant and it covers all violent crimes,” said Katy Lewis, Wiregrass Angel House Outreach Advocate. “Whether it be homicide, assault, burglary or rape, we service victims in the Wiregrass area that are affected by those types of crimes.”
Many times, people don’t know what to do after they or a loved one becomes a victim. That’s when the Angel House gets called in.
“We do everything from just sitting with them and holding a hand to answering a phone call at three o’clock in the morning, funeral arrangements and court assistance,” Lewis said. “We also do crime scene clean-up.”
Most of the time, you’ll only see these groups together at crime scenes but the golf tournament changes that.
“Most of the time, when we come together and we see each other, something awful has happened,” Lewis explained. “It’s work and it’s hard and it’s sad and for something like the golf tournament or Family Fun Day, it’s nice to be around each other and get to know each other a little better so that we can work better together to serve our families.”
For more information about the Wiregrass Angel House and its services, visit the organization’s Facebook page or its website.
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Justice and remembrance: Wiregrass Angel House holds annual appreciation dinner
by: Paige Weeks
Posted: Feb 18, 2021 / 10:44 PM CST / Updated: Feb 18, 2021 / 10:44 PM CST
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Thursday night, officers, attorneys, state leaders, and members of the media came together to recognize Wiregrass Angel House members.
In 2020, over 40 Wiregrass residents became victims of violent crimes. While some victims are learning to live with a new normal, others left behind homes, jobs, families, and friends. That’s where the Wiregrass Angel House and its members come in.
Wiregrass Angel House therapy dog True retires
Posted: Jan 12, 2021 / 10:41 PM CST / Updated: Jan 12, 2021 / 10:41 PM CST
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — One of the Wiregrass Angel House’s hardest workers is celebrating retirement!
True Kirkland retired today with a “paw-some” party. True, along with her furry and human coworkers, celebrated her years of dedication to the Angel House.
Cake, balloons, and an official certificate were all part of that party.
From all of us at WDHN, congrats True, and happy retirement!
Remembering your loved one; share a testimonial with Wiregrass Angel House
Dothan Eagle
Michele Forehand Aug 4, 2020 Updated 2 hrs ago
Crosses bearing the photos of victims in the Wiregrass area lost to violent crimes were displayed outside of Wiregrass Angel House in September 2019
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Every year the Wiregrass Angel House puts together a testimonial booklet for victims’ families they serve throughout the Wiregrass area.
This year's deadline for families to submit a testimonial to their family member is Aug. 14.
“This booklet is something we do each year for the victim’s family,” Wiregrass Angel House Director Shelly Linderman said. “This booklet serves as a way for the family to send their family member a message. It’s a special way to honor their loved one.”
The booklet will display about 350 testimonials from families who have lost a loved one to homicide.
Wiregrass Angel House’s Angel Paws continues amid COVID-19
WDHN - DothanFirst.com - Posted: Jul 20, 2020 / 10:37 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 20, 2020 / 11:16 PM CDT
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Although the Wiregrass Angel House is well-known for helping crime victims and their loved ones, there is another group of dedicated workers within the organization that is paw-sitively awesome.
Cole is four years old and works as one of the Wiregrass Angel House’s three therapy dogs.
“He is the therapy dog we’ve had here the longest at Angel House,” said Wiregrass Angel House Outreach Advocate Katy Lewis. “Everybody loves Cole. I don’t think that there is anybody out there that has met him and has not fallen in love with him. He’s a big snuggle bear.”