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Silent Heroes Of The Wiregrass
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With the help of countless volunteers, donors, and Ariton Baptist Church, Second Chance Ministries hosts annual youth deer hunts and fishing days for children with missing parents.
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“Our churches in the area see the desire to meet needs and the ability to go out and find those needs.”
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The great food and frozen root beer in mugs is not the only thing that makes this restaurant special, but the woman behind it all.
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The community youth are perhaps what’s most important to Matt. He is the youth minister at Rehobeth Baptist Church, and also finds other ways to minister.
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If someone told you to organize projects to help your community non-profits while also ministering to area youth, you might have no idea where to start. Since 2008 that’s exactly what Wired Ministries has been doing, thanks to the hard work of Mark and Susan Anderson. It’s what’s earned them this month’s Silent Heroes award.
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The Ark Dothan aids those who are in a rough spot in their lives on their path to recovery. Within the last 5 years, their women’s program has flourished, thanks in part to one woman.
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Social media often has negative connotations attached, but an Enterprise woman is using Facebook to help those around her.
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One Enterprise native believes dental health is of the utmost importance. He's is giving back to his community through his profession, regardless of transportation or financial issues. It’s an effort that makes him this month’s silent hero.
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The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is a cornerstone of our community. Much of their growth throughout the years is tied to one man. News 4′s Taylor Pollock caught up with executive director David Hanks to find out what makes him this months “Silent Hero”
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From yard work to performances One lifelong resident is on a mission to make sure everyone both young and old gets the most out of their hometown.
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According to Feeding America, 1 in 5 Alabama children struggle with food insecurity. One Cottonwood Elementary School staff member makes sure students have a little extra to get them through the end of the month.
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One woman is constantly working to find loving homes for as many dogs as possible throughout the Wiregrass. It’s a never-ending task that has earned her this month’s Silent Heroes award.
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Many may not think twice about a quick trip to the store or even a doctor’s appointment, but for many living in the most rural parts of the Wiregrass, their next ride is never certain. One Covington County man is working to make a difference for those around him with transportation insecurity, which makes him this month’s Silent Hero.
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A Slocomb teenager has made it her goal to advocate for the youngest victims of trauma. It’s this mission that’s earned her not only a pageant title—but this month’s Silent Heroes of the Wiregrass.
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A Dothan man is on a mission to spread kindness through his gift of cooking. For those hard at work, down on their luck, or someone who just seems like they could use a good meal.
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The program will last 6 months—18 men will be paid for their work in construction.
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Local supervisor of Houston County’s adult protective resources wins “Silent Heroes” Award.
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Founder of local non-profit receives Silent Heroes award.
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WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor Eleanor Guilford as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.
Do you know someone in your community that makes a difference? If so, nominate them here and they will be entered for a chance to win $1000 from Wiregrass Electric to help with their efforts in your community.
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WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor June Reynolds Layton as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.
WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor Brandee Lukas as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.
WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor Sherri White as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.
WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor Celeste Kelly, Director of Catholic Social Services as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.
WTVY and Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is proud to honor Annie's Cafe of Enterprise as a Silent Hero of the Wiregrass.