Survivor Story: Lydia
After years of carrying the weight of abandonment, addiction, trafficking, and hardship, one survivor came to The WellHouse searching for a place of safety and a chance at a new beginning. Through the healing power of faith, the support of a loving community, and her own incredible courage, she has transformed her story of pain into one of hope and purpose. Today, she is walking in freedom, building a future she once only dreamed of, and using her journey to inspire and uplift other women finding their own path to restoration.
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Letter from the CEO: Summer 2026
The WellHouse is taking thoughtful steps toward a new approach for serving trafficked youth by exploring a community-based model focused on safety, dignity, and long-term healing. Through strengthened partnerships, family-centered care, and survivor-focused support, we are working to create pathways that help young survivors thrive outside traditional systems when possible. We are grateful for your continued prayers and support as we build a more restorative future for vulnerable youth.
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Development Update: Summer 2026
The WellHouse continues to be encouraged by the incredible generosity of supporters who are investing their time, talents, and resources to help survivors of human trafficking find healing and hope. From fundraisers and awareness campaigns to donated gifts and volunteer efforts, individuals and organizations across our community are making a lasting impact. Every act of generosity helps create opportunities for restoration today while building a legacy of hope for generations to come.
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The Good Shepherd
In a broken world, God’s love is still at work. The WellHouse seeks to be a reflection of the Good Shepherd, offering survivors hope, healing, and a path forward through the peace and comfort found in Jesus Christ. Through His guidance, comfort, and protection, lives are being transformed.
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Rescue Update: Summer 2026
Over the past three months, we have been blessed to welcome seven new residents into our care. It is a privilege to walk alongside these survivors as they take courageous steps toward healing, restoration, and freedom. Your prayers, encouragement, and generosity make it possible for women to find safety, hope, and a path forward.
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Letter from the CEO: Spring 2026
Over these past few months, more than ever, there has been a labor of love at The WellHouse which is a testament to the virtues of diligence, integrity, and commitment! This reflection of God’s character is a means through which the workers, including staff and volunteers, fulfill a divine calling through an assignment at The WellHouse.
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A Place Where Life Returns
There is something deeply moving about the transformation that takes place on the earth during the spring season. Flowers that once seemed lifeless begin to bloom again. Birds that went quiet in the winter begin to raise their voices, and the dark, cold days give way to light and warmth. Life returns. And I find this process to be similar to what takes place in many hearts of the women we serve at The WellHouse.
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New at ShopWell: Spring 2026
As we wrap up the first quarter of the year, we’re excited to share a few big updates from ShopWell! First, progress on the ShopWell storefront is moving forward. We’ve been hard at work preparing the space, organizing inventory, and building out a welcoming environment where our community can shop with purpose. There’s still more to do before opening day, and we’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has already supported the process.
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Survivor Story: Joy
For years, she believed her story would end in brokenness. After a lifetime marked by trauma, addiction, and exploitation, she was simply trying to survive. But when she surrendered and stepped into healing at The WellHouse, everything began to change. Through faith, community, and courageous perseverance, she discovered a new life filled with purpose, and hope.
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Difference Makers: Spring 2026
2026 is flying by! We have already welcomed more than 10 new residents into our program, celebrated the graduation of 5, and hosted our spectacular Grace Gala. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our volunteers. We are continually amazed by their commitment to us—giving their time, talents, and hearts to ensure every woman and child at The WellHouse feels loved.
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Rescue Update: Spring 2026
Over the past three months, we have had the honor of welcoming 19 new residents into our program, including 3 courageous minors. Each woman and young girl who arrives carries a story that deserves dignity, compassion, and hope. No matter where they come from, our mission remains the same - to meet them with safety, care, and the love of Christ as they begin a new chapter of healing.
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Alabama in Partnership with Engage Together® Releases Statewide Human Trafficking Assessment
The Office of the Alabama Attorney General, the Alabama Anti-Human Trafficking Alliance, and The WellHouse today announced the public release of the Alabama Statewide Human Trafficking Assessment at the Alabama Human Trafficking Summit. Developed in partnership with Engage Together®, the assessment marks the completion of Phase 1: Research & Reports—a comprehensive, data-driven analysis designed to strengthen efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking across every county in Alabama.
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Building Toward Survivor Leadership, One Step at a Time
WellHouse CEO Carolyn Potter offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we walk alongside survivors on their journey toward healing and leadership. From compassionate intake to holistic medical and clinical care, each step is guided by safety, trust, and unconditional love. Rooted in faith and survivor-informed practices, The WellHouse provides a supportive path where healing happens at each woman’s pace and leadership begins to take shape.
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2025 Year In Review
Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, we do so with gratitude and anticipation for what God will continue to do through The WellHouse and in the lives of the women we serve. Before moving forward, we want to pause and reflect on the many meaningful moments, growth, and victories that shaped 2025.
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Survivor Story: Tabitha
After decades marked by addiction, trafficking, and trauma, one of our newest WellHouse graduates shares how her life has been transformed. Tabitha's second arrest last year became the turning point that led her to choose help and enter The WellHouse instead of prison. Surrounded by compassionate staff and a growing support system, she has found healing, faith, and renewed purpose.
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Letter from the CEO: Winter 2025
As we look back on this year at The WellHouse, we are both proud and deeply humbled by all that God has done. Survivors found healing, ShopWell grew beyond expectations, and strong partnerships and community support helped us serve more women with excellence and compassion. We also walked through challenges that deepened our empathy and strengthened our faith. Together, we have the privilege of witnessing lives transformed.
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Stewardship and Structure: The Foundation of Hope
As Director of Facilities at The WellHouse, my goal is to ensure our campus remains safe, reliable, and ready for the important work that happens here every day. Behind every repair and maintenance task is a deeper purpose: creating an environment of stability and respect where residents can focus on healing and staff can focus on care.
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Rescue Update: Winter 2025
Over the past three months, we’ve welcomed eight new residents into The WellHouse, each taking a brave step toward healing and hope. Every woman enters our program with her own story and trust in the possibility of restoration, and our team is honored to walk alongside her with individualized care and support.
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Difference Makers: Winter 2025
Our WellHouse volunteers truly embody Luke 10:2, showing what it means to put their faith into action. Thanks to their dedication, our adult program now offers 13 consistent, volunteer-led classes and Bible studies that pour life and stability into our residents. We have been blessed beyond measure by the support of our volunteers, and Kingdom work is being accomplished every time a volunteer chooses to give their energy and time to us.
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Survivor Story: Leslie
From a childhood marked by abuse at the hands of her father to years of captivity in sex trafficking, Leslie's survivor story is both heartbreaking and miraculous. After enduring years of unthinkable trauma, she was found wandering in the woods after escaping from her trafficker. Once she came to The WellHouse, she discovered a life that she had only dreamed of - one of safety, unconditional love, and a newfound purpose in Christ.
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