Family Advocates, Inc. 2022 First Quarter News |
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From the Director's Chair |
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As another year has closed, I look back at all the hurdles and complications over the past two years and I am optimistic of my community and my organization to withstand adversities. Beyond providing assistance to abused individuals and families, Family Advocates has adjusted and expanded our services to meet community needs.
We are in a unique position to help, being one of the only agencies with 24 hour staffing. Family Advocates is the after-hours on call for Neighborhood Health Partners as well as a 24 hour food box source for nourishment needs in our communities. Starting in 2022, we will be the after-hours resource for homeless individuals through our partnerships with the Salvation Army and Southwest Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP).
As always, we continue to offer all of our services free and confidential. Without the advocacy, volunteering and contributions from you and our community, Family Advocates would not be able to provide the high level of care that individuals and families need and deserve. | | |
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Community Education ______ |
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This awareness campaign is supported by Family Advocates' mission to eradicate abuse. During this month of awareness, our advocates will be setting up booths at area high school basketball games to provide prevention efforts and education to teens and parents. You can also keep an eye on our Family Advocates social media sites for more resources and education. |
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***April is both Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month, keep an eye on social media for events and information.*** |
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Local Issues of Teen Dating Violence Kendra Kaul, Family Advocates' sexual assault outreach advocate gives insight on what issues our local teens are facing. | | |
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Come Join Us! Iowa County Support Group Tuesdays from 2-3 PM Iowa County Office | Family Advocates 305 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI Contact Paula Youth Support Group Adult Support Group Bi-Weekly Mondays at 5 PM Family Advocates | 250 North Court, Platteville Contact Matt for Youth Contact Norma for Adult Lafayette County Support Group **New in March** Thursdays from 1-2 PM Lafayette County Office | Family Advocates 627 Main 2nd Floor, Darlington, WI Contact Mikayla | | |
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Thank you to all of our donors, shoppers and helpers who made this holiday season merrier for those less fortunate this year! In 2021, together, we helped over 25 families that included over 100 individuals from Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Counties! Here's to a brighter, better 2022! |
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Holiday Appeal / Annual Gift Campaign ______ |
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Thank you to all who made Family Advocates a part of their holiday/annual gift giving! Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please let us know if corrections are needed. |
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Kelley & Peter Adam
Max Anderson
Donald & Carla Averkamp
Anne Bachner
Michele Bartels
Peggy Barton
Ronald Daley & Virigina Bean
Beetown Royal Neighbors of America
Linda & Dale Bernhardt
Sharon Bruun
Dorothy Carey
Castle Rock Lutheran Women
Aaron & Barb Cullen
Andrea Custer
John & Kathy Digman
Marilyn & Robert Dressler
Tammy Enz
Steve & Marge Fry
Gloria J. Giesen
Grace Lutheran Church Women
George Gray
Natalie Gregerson
Mary & Randy Henderson
Cecile Hoffman
Harry Janus
Deb Jenny
Dale & Sharon Kaiser
Cheryl Keeney
Kenneth & Jessie Kilian Carol Lange
Robbie & Brooke Lange |
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Kathryn & Joe Lomax
Bev Loy
Lutheran Church of Peace
Maurice & Martha McLean
Susan Neuser
Pat Novinski
Peggy O'Flahrity
Otter Creek Church Women
Barbara Parsons
Alice & Bret Patterson
Peace Lutheran Church
Donald Jr. and Julie Pluemer
John & Jan Popple
Fern & Jesse Reinstein
Douglas Rogers
Katie & Tom Roth
Jeff and Cindy Schave
Jan & Jerry Seger
Sharon Selleck-Lehman
Kim & Cynthia Skemp
Tom & Nancy Swailes
John & Ellen Urness
Lynn Verger & Scott Baumann
Bob & Mary Pat Vosberg
Elaine Wheeler
WHIG
Mary Rose Williams & Art Ranney
Joyce Wisnewski
Lorna Wolf
Kathleen Wolfe |
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Community support and awareness is vital to maintain and uphold our mission. Donations of goods, services and/or time are greatly appreciated. If you would like to help by donating goods for our shelter: Click Here If you would like to support our outreach, programming, operations and counseling support for victims who are in need of services: |
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"Keeping Children and Families Safe in Our Communities." |
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Terri Fugate, Southwest Health Laurie Bosley, Deltek Aaron Cullen, Honkamp Krueger & Co. Kris Fleming, Lafayette County Circuit Court Nancy Olson, Platteville Family Resource Cntr Sheila Ruchti, Community First Bank |
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Lynne Parrott, Platteville Police Department Jennifer Miller Kass, Southwest Health Dennis Cooley, Southwest Technical College Mattthew Edge, Lafayette County Sheriff Dept Michael J. Olds, Kopp McKichan, LLP Geri Zauche, Potterton Rule Real Estate |
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