Posts Tagged ‘domestic violence’
IMPACT! Making the Next Steps Possible
Sometimes a seemingly small barrier can be insurmountable for people who are struggling to succeed. It’s evidence of how complex the issues can be. Our partnership with AWARE Inc. helps victims of domestic violence get beyond barriers large and small. Here’s a great example: AWARE Residential Services worked with a survivor of domestic violence who…
Read MoreIMPACT! Ensuring the Right Resources
When a victim of domestic violence realizes the danger and seeks help, it’s vital to have the resources to assist quickly. We invest in the residential services of AWARE Inc. to make sure those helps are available: AWARE, Inc. worked with a survivor of domestic violence through its residential services program. She came to the…
Read MoreIMPACT! Learning to Cope
Once the people who have faced domestic violence get into safer surroundings, the process of healing begins. That healing includes learning to cope and being equipped to avoid violence in the future. Our partner AWARE, Inc. is doing just that for local individuals in crisis. Here’s an example: One of the counselors at AWARE worked…
Read MoreIMPACT! Protecting Two Generations
Domestic violence often involves more than two adults. Children can be at risk, including those yet to be born. United Way partner AWARE Shelter’s counseling services recently helped protect a pregnant mom and her unborn child from a threatening situation: An AWARE counselor was working with a survivor of domestic violence for several months. Her…
Read MoreUW Honored for Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
United Way’s support and advocacy for the survivors of sexual violence earned us special recognition. Bronson Healthcare’s Sexual Assault Services (SAS), based in Battle Creek, awarded our United Way the distinguished Betty Christ Memorial Award. The award honors outstanding community advocacy on behalf of sexual assault survivors. United Way “has gone above and beyond in…
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