New Douglas County shelter to help survivors of domestic violence and wildfires
Staff told KEZI 9 News that they purchased a hotel with the intention of using it for temporary housing for domestic violence survivors, but it will also be used to help people without a home after the Archie Creek Fire.
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 6:23 PM
Updated: Apr 20, 2021 9:36 PM
Posted By: Evita Garza
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – There is a new shelter in Douglas County dedicated to helping domestic violence and wildfire survivors in their times of need.
The Peace at Home Advocacy Center in Roseburg is a nonprofit that aims to help survivors of domestic abuse. Staff told KEZI 9 News that they purchased a hotel with the intention of using it for temporary housing for those survivors. Because of this, executive director Melanie Prummer said they have to keep the name and location of the hotel confidential.
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February 28, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. Monday is day one for March Gladness, a fundraising event taking place all month long to benefit the Children’s Home Advocacy Center and the Minneluzahan Senior Center.
Throughout the month of March, the Rushmore Rotary and Thai-to-Go are asking individuals to help support children who have endured trauma and seniors who have been isolated due to the pandemic by purchasing a meal.
This course of action to raise funds is the plan b to the annual Children’s Home Gala that normally takes place at Mount Rushmore. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Gala has been cancelled this year.