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Domestic Violence And Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County

Domestic Violence And Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County. OUR MISSION.

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Domestic Violence And Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County

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  1. Domestic ViolenceAndRape Crisis Center of Scotland County

  2. OUR MISSION The Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County educates our community about domestic violence and sexual assault, prevents future occurrences, and empowers survivors and their families to rebuild their lives. 

  3. OUR VISION We will increase the number of survivors identified and served while being recognized by other agencies and community leadership as the area expert in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault by the end of 2008.

  4. Agency History • Began in 1995 • Group of Friends, January 1995 • Board Convened • Rape Crisis Center of Scotland County • Serving Victims of Sexual Asalt • Obtained nonprofit 501( c )3 status • Staffed with only volunteers • Serving First Rape Vitims July 1995 

  5. Our History Continued • First Paid Director, August 1996 • Provided 24-hour crisis line • Added services for Domestic Violence, 1997 • Expended to 4 full-time/ 6 part-time employees, 1999 • Opened shelter Grace House, 1999 • Opened thrift shop, Shirley's Thrift Shop, 2003 • Thrift Shop Closing, lost lease, Oct 2006

  6. Services Provided • 24 hr crisis line answered by staff and trained volunteers • Shelter for victims • Support groups for Rape and Domestic Violence Victims (women and children) • Education and Support services for victims to help deal with their trauma • Information about law enforcement and legal procedures • Client accompaniment to hospital, court, law enforcement agencies as well as information referrals • Community education programs: • Rage / Date Rape • Sexual Harassment • Marital Rape • Domestic Violence • Self Esteem / Empowerment

  7. Why We Needed New Housing • Board Vision Statement - Own Shelter in Five Years • Visible Problems With Currently Leased Shelter • Professional Business Inspection Found 49 Problems • Need For Accessibility

  8. The Project Team • Banker • Attorney • Designer • Builder • Landscaper • Real-estate agent • Local political leaders • City • County • State • Members of your Board

  9. Description of DVRCC’s Project • Major Tasks • Build or Remodel • Find Funding • Design Building • Find Contractor • Build • Move In • Timetable • ASAP • Two and One Half Years

  10. The new shelter, Grace House, will provide: • Six bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Large kitchen • Dining room • Living area • Play/study area for the children • Separate office area • Bath for the staff • Storage areas • One bedroom and bath will be handicapped accessible • Downstairs will be completely wheelchair accessible.

  11. The office building will provide: • Four offices • Break Area • Conference room • Bath • Also wheelchair accessible

  12. Front View Office and Shelter

  13. New Shelter and Office Building • Project Cost $681,405

  14. Making The Connection • Agencies we received funding in the past • Agencies new to our organization and service • Your local banker or other local banks • Local Businesses & Professionals • Local Churches • In person Visits

  15. Funding Sources We Explored • State DV and SA funding agencies • Federal Agencies • National Foundations • State Foundations • Church Foundations • Local Foundations • Local Businesses and Individuals • Local Banks • Local Churches • Donations and In-kind Contributions

  16. Our Funding Sources • ¾ from North Carolina Housing Agency • Cannon Foundation • Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust • Morgan Foundation • NC Department of Crime Control & Public Safety Governor’s Crime Commission • Sunshine Ladies Foundation • Financial, In-Kind, & volunteer support from churches, organizations, businesses, and the citizens of Scotland County

  17. Ongoing Processes To Find Funds • Monitor funding sources for changes in purpose or intents of funds • Review and suggest relevant directions for strategic plans of state and local government agencies • Advocate for funding from state and local grantors or coalitions

  18. Recognizing Contributions • Letters • Phone Calls • News Paper • Plaque

  19. P.O. Box 2130Laurinburg, NC 28353Office Line: 276-550524 hour Crisis Line: 276-6268Office Line: 276-3600 Fax: 276-3600Web Site: DVRCC.ORGEmail: info@dvrcc.orgMy Email: gjohnson@dvrcc.org 

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