June 19, 2008 Weekend Challenge: Helping a Nevada Shelter
June 18, 2008 | 1 Comment
Yesterday, I was doing research on Domestic Violence Shelters in Nevada. The one that stood out was S.A.F.E. House. Here is a little information from their site:
S.A.F.E. House was established in 1994 by a group of community leaders concerned about the needs of battered women and their children. Today, through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and community education, the organization provides a comprehensive approach to working with families to Stop Abuse in the Family Environment.
Mission:
S.A.F.E. House is stopping violence and abuse in the family environment by providing safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and education.Goals:
S.A.F.E. House will provide quality crisis intervention, shelter and counseling services to domestic violence victims and their children and accredited treatment services for those who choose to abuse.
What stood out was their wish list. Easy things that I know we all have in our house. So take a look, grab an item or two, and send it off them. Here it is.
General Supplies:
* CAT bus tokens
* Liquid bleach, laundry detergent
* Dryer sheets
Paper products:
* napkins, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper
* Trash bags (33 gallon)
* Plastic bags (sandwich and other various sizes)
* Household cleaners
* Twin bed sheets, blankets
* Bath and hand towels, wash cloths
Personal Care Products:
* Body Lotion
* Deodorant
* Shampoo and conditioner
* Hair care products (all races)
* Toothpaste
* Feminine hygiene products
Medical Supplies:
* Adult and children’s aspirin
* Adult and children’s Tylenol
* Cold/flu medicines including cough drops
* Rubbing alcohol
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Ointments, Band-Aids
* Lice shampoo, lice spray
Transitional Services:
* Household items
Clothing and Essentials:
* New ladies underwear (various sizes)
* New bras (various sizes)
* New white socks (various sizes)
* Hosiery (various sizes)
* Sleep shirts (one size fits all)
* Career/Work clothes (various sizes)
* Children’s Supplies
* Baby food
* Baby wipes
* Diapers and pull-ups
* Individually wrapped snacks
* (Granola bars, pudding cups, etc)
* Fruit Roll Ups
* Fruit drink boxes
* Fresh fruit
* Peanut butter
* Crackers
* Canned goods
* Rice and pasta
* Children’s movies—P & PG
* Children’s toys
* Sunscreen
Send your care package to:
S.A.F.E. House
921 American Pacific Dr. Suite 300
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Thanks friends.
Domestic Violence Shelters in New Hampshire
June 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment
If you or a loved one lives in the state of New Hampsire and are being victimized, please contact the facilities below. The following information was taken from the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
RESPONSE to Sexual & Domestic Violence
c/o Coos County Family Health Services
54 Willow Street
Berlin, NH 03570
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)
603-752-5679 (Berlin office)
603-237-8746 (Colebrook office)
603-788-2562 (Lancaster office)
The Support Center at Burch House
P.O. Box 965
Littleton, NH 03561
1-800-774-0544 (crisis line)
603-444-0624 (Littleton office)
www.tccap.org/support_center.htm
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
P.O. Box 1972
Conway, NH 03818
1-800-336-3795 (crisis line)
603-356-7993 (Conway office)
603-539-5506 (Ossipee Office)
www.startingpointnh.org
Voices Against Violence
P.O. Box 53
Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-1659 (crisis line)
603-536-3423 (office)
homepage.fcgnetworks.net/voices/
Women’s Information Service (WISE)
79 Hanover St., Suite 1
Lebanon, NH 03766
1-866-348-WISE (toll-free crisis line)
603-448-5525 (local crisis line)
603-448-5922 (office)
www.wiseoftheuppervalley.org
New Beginnings: A Woman’s Crisis Center
P.O. Box 622
Laconia, NH 03247
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)*
603-528-6511 (office)
www.newbeginningsnh.org
Turning Points Network (formerly Women’s Supportive Services)
11 School Street
Claremont, NH 03743
1-800-639-3130 (crisis line)
603-543-0155 (Claremont office)
603-863-4053 (Newport office)
www.free-to-soar.org
Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1344
Concord, NH 03302-1344
1-866-644-3574 (domestic violence)*
1-800-277-5570 (sexual assault)*
603-225-7376 (office)
www.rdvcc.org
Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
UNH
Verrette House
6 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
1-888-271-SAFE(72330) (crisis line)
603-862-3494 (office)
www.unh.edu/sharpp/
A Safe Place
6 Greenleaf Woods, #101
Portsmouth, NH 03801
1-800-854-3552 (toll-free crisis line)
603-330-0214 (Rochester crisis line)
603-890-6392 (Salem crisis line)
603-436-4619 (Portsmouth office)
603-436-7924 (Portsmouth crisis line)
www.asafeplacenh.org
Sexual Assault Support Services
7 Junkins Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
1-888-747-7070 (crisis line)
603-436-4107 (Portsmouth Office)
603-332-0775 (Rochester Office)
www.sassnh.org
YWCA Crisis Service
72 Concord St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603-668-2299 (crisis line)
603-625-5785 (Manchester Office)
YWCA Derry office
6 West Broadway #22
Derry, NH 03038
603-432-2687
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support
P.O. Box 217
Nashua, NH 03061-0217
603-883-3044 (crisis line)
603-672-9833 (Milford office)
603-889-0858 (Nashua office)
www.bridgesnh.org
Monadnock Center for Violence Prevention
12 Court Street
Keene, NH 03431-3402
603-352-3782 (crisis line)
1-888-511-mvcp(6287) (toll-free hotline)
603-352-3782 (Keene office)
603-532-6288 (Jaffery office)
603-209-4015 (Peterborough office)
www.mcvprevention.org
I hope this information can help you or your loved ones.
Peace and Safety my friends,
Daily Chores
June 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Wangu and Little Joyce are sweeping the concrete in the back of the orphanage. Everyday, the ground is swept, mopped and dried. The makeshift brooms are amazing.
June 13, 2008 Weekend Challenge - Donate A Phone®
June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment
So how many of you have old cell phones sitting in a drawer? What about your brothers or sisters? Neighbors? Cousins? What about your best friends sisters boyfriend? You get the picture. For me, I know I have two.
Why are they just sitting in my drawer taking up space and collecting dust? Well, I’m done with them. I received an email from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence yesterday letting me know about their 2008 National Conference. I spent some time around the site and the Donate a Phone Program jumped out at me. They describe it as:
NCADV has partnered with The Wireless Foundation for over seven years through the CALL TO PROTECT program which was created to provide victims of domestic violence who may encounter emergency situations with free cell phones for that use. The collection of deactivated cell and wireless phones for this purpose has literally saved hundreds of lives over the course of our partnership. In addition to phones being distributed for emergency use, proceeds from the sale of phones not utilized for emergency use help fund agencies that work to end violence in the home, such as NCADV.
So my challenge to you is to go find as many phones as you can get your hands on. Make sure the phone is deactivated, is turned off, and has a battery before mailing it off.
Sound like an easy plan?
Well, I made it even easier. You can download a free mailing label and send it on its way this weekend. Don’t forget to ask your friends and family too!
Have a great weekend.
Just Give
June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment
How simple that sounds. Two small four letter words. It is so easy to just give to someone. Some people give so much and some give just the right amount. Search inside your soul to find out if you want to Just Give. I stumbled upon Just Give as I googled Domestic Violence charities. It amazed me as it appeared before my eyes how many different options they have for you. So many to choose from. If you click Just Give Domesitc Violence Charities you can see for yourself that there are at least ten different places for you to look into. You can donate monetarily, volunteer your time or even add this charity to your wedding registry if you are about to be married. Could you imagine how wonderful your soul would feel donating something to charity instead of receiving for yourself?
I want to commit myself to working toward the day when all women and men will be safe and abuse will be no more. Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form—physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal is wrong.
When you give to someone the gratitude you feel is very overpowering. It will make you realize that you have just helped save another soul from the torture that they are enduring everyday.
I thank you from all the battered men and women out there. I know, I was there years ago. In my heart I know when we work together as a team, anything is possible.
So please, go visit Just Give and take a look for yourself.
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