We must insist on being a community where the most vulnerable among us can find hope, safe haven, and support, not only to escape violence, but to rise above their pasts and rebuild their lives.
113
LAST YEAR, WE SERVED 113 VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
In 2019, we served 113 victims of sexual assault, an 85% increase
over 2018.
10,787
IN 2019, WE PROVIDED 10,787 NIGHTS OF SAFE SHELTER TO 144 ADULTS AND CHILDREN
FLEEING VIOLENCE.
In the first quarter of 2020, we provided 4,073 nights of safe shelter to 34 adults and 29 children.
1300
IN 2019, WE PRESENTED TO 2019 TEENS ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
AND CONSENT.
Teaching young people is the best opportunity we have to prevent
relationship violence.
671
KNOWN INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2019.
This included 7,000 services to these 671 individuals.
OUR IMPACT
Our anonymous hotline is staffed 24/7, ready to respond to emergency calls from those seeking help.
We believe in meeting victims where they are, standing shoulder to shoulder as their advocates, helping them to find their own voices and dreams again.
It takes courage to leave everything behind and start over, fleeing a violent life in search of one filled with dignity and hope.
Literally saved my life.
Everyone there is so nice and they are very helpful. They have great resources and I love what they do for our community.
The people who work there are the best people ... my life is so much better than it was before I stayed at the center.
Amazing staff. Helpful caring people. Loved the group meetings and the class 'Changing Patterns.'
COMMENTS
The mission of The Friendship Center is to be a safe haven for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to empower our community to flourish in relationships free from violence.
Every 9 seconds, a woman in the U.S. is beaten or assaulted by a current or ex-significant other.
1 in 4 men are victims of some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.