Fact Sheet: July 2007 - June 2008
Staff members responded to 3,646 crisis calls
Served 318 women, 342 children and 8 males who were impacted by domestic violence and child abuse
Advocates assisted with 153 protective orders and stalking injunctions
Staff members gave hundreds of referrals for additional services
Advocacy was provided in the Justice Court
Shelter housed 151 women & 113 children for a total of 1,512 bed days
Shelter clients are provided with food during & on occasion after shelter stay
On-site counselor completed 569 follow-up or group counseling sessions
Counselor-facilitated, twice-monthly, support groups for clients & community members
Twice-monthly, children’s, support groups (while moms are in their support group)
8-week, Life Skills classes for female clients & others referred by community agencies
Young Mom’s support group or Life Skills classes (for teen or early twenty-age moms)
Transitional housing (rent subsidies) for 218 women & children (6,615 days)
Educational outreach presentations to nearly 10,000 students in grades K - 12
Education outreach presentations for student & adult community groups
Monthly legal nights where local attorneys provide pro bono legal advise
Partnership with local, church-run, thrift shops to provide clothing & household needs
Staff members accept donations of food and new clothing, blankets, personal and household items
ALL SERVICES ARE FREE
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