MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The founding father of the primary ladies’s drug and alcohol rehab program in Cell has died. Mrs. Doris Woods Littleton handed away Monday morning on the age of 95. Littleton based the Dwelling of Grace out of her front room in 1973. She would soak up drug-addicted ladies and assist them come clear. In 1978, Littleton opened the Dwelling of Grace in Eight Mile, which has grown to assist 25,000 ladies by way of the years. This system is a 12-week residential program. Littleton based mostly her program on religion, and sometimes sang and prayed with the women to assist them overcome their habit.
WKRG Information 5’s Devon Walsh interviewed her a couple of years in the past about she helps ladies recuperate.
“It’s hope that they get. They’ve misplaced hope, however they discover it right here,” Littleton mentioned.
Upon information of her passing, Co-Govt Director Pam Burson mentioned, “Phrases to specific this fascinating girl must embody… Inspiring, Beneficiant, Devoted, Trustworthy, Loving, Swish, an Encourager… And a significant BLESSING. A One in all a Sort! She has devoted her entire life to serving to ladies.”
Littleton was notably happy with founding Hannah Home on the campus of the Dwelling of Grace. This program helps pregnant alcohol/drug addicted girls to turn into substance-free previous to their child’s delivery. Along with substance abuse counseling, the ladies obtain prenatal care and parenting courses to assist these moms have wholesome infants and dwell a drug-free life. Over 500 infants have been born to drug-free moms on the Hannah Home.
Littleton acquired many awards by way of the years. She was awarded a certificates of Respect Award from Governor Fob James in 1979. She additionally acquired the Service to Mankind Award from the Sertoma Membership of Cell and was introduced a key to the Metropolis of Cell by former Mayor Lambert Mims. In 1992, Particular Commendations had been acquired from President George Bush and Governor Man Hunt. In 2018 Mrs. Littleton acquired an Honorary Doctorate Diploma from the College of Cell. These are simply to call a couple of.
Regardless of her spectacular record of commendations, her workers tells WKRG that her best success got here when she helped different ladies turn into clear.