DVC Joins with Community Partners on New Services

Written on June 28, 2010 by ksmith in Articles

The DVC is proud to announce that starting July 1, 2010, the Center will begin providing sexual assault and child abuse services in partnership with Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and The Family Tree.

New services that the DVC will provide include a separate 24-hour sexual assault helpline, counseling for victims of child abuse, and a hospital accompaniment program for victims of sexual assault.

In addition, we will continue to provide domestic violence services including a 24-hour helpline, emergency and long-term shelter, legal assistance, counseling services, New Behaviors abuser intervention program, Pet Safe program, and continued outreach to the Howard County community. The Howard County Department of Citizen Services has awarded the DVC a Community Service Partnerships grant of $232,964 to make these new services possible.

Grassroots will help the DVC manage the new sexual assault helpline, while counselors from The Family Tree will work with the DVC counseling department to assist victims of child abuse. The DVC will be the lead provider of these services, and all information and referrals can be done by contacting the agency.

Grassroots specializes in providing 24-hour crisis intervention hotlines, walk-in counseling for anyone in need of immediate assistance, the Howard County Mobile Crisis Team, and county shelter programs for homeless families and individuals. The Family Tree is dedicated to educating the community about child abuse and prevention.

Learn more about Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center and The Family Tree.

Please contact the Center with any questions about our new services.

Announcement from the DVC

Written on June 1, 2010 by KLennon in Articles

The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County would like to announce the resignation of Executive Director Jodi Finkelstein.  Ms. Finkelstein has dedicated 6-years of service to the Howard County community and the mission of the DVC, and will be with the Center until September 30, 2010.
The Board of Directors has established a Transition Committee [...]

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Verizon Foundation Supports DVC

Written on May 14, 2010 by KLennon in Articles

The Verizon Foundation has granted the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County (DVC) $23,000 to provide staff support for the DVC Residential Department.
“The DVC is truly thankful and appreciative of all the support Verizon has given us over the years,” said Jodi Finkelstein, DVC executive director.  “Without the company we would not be able to [...]

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Make Mother’s Day Extra Special

Written on April 21, 2010 by KLennon in Articles

There was a point in my life where I had reached rock bottom, I felt worthless and a complete failure as a person, mother, and wife: I was empty. While at the DVC Safehouse my small son reminded me there was hope by telling me, “Mommy, I love you. It will be alright.” With support [...]

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DVC Spotlight: Helpline Volunteers

Written on March 13, 2010 by KLennon in Articles

The DVC offers many programs and services that make a difference in individuals lives who are experiencing abuse.  One of these services is our 24-hour Helpline. The 24-hour Helpline is staffed by volunteers who give their time and talents to offer resources and assistance to callers reaching out for services.
Our helpline could not function without [...]

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Dating Violence Prevention Month

Written on February 4, 2010 by KLennon in Articles

According to national statistics, 1 in 3 teens will be in an abusive relationship. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and you can support this important month by learning more about our teen services or even schedule a presentation to teach teens ways to recognize a potentially abusive relationship. Learn more about National [...]

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DVC Keeps the Funds Rolling…

Written on April 5, 2010 by KLennon in Events

With the support of the 2010 Hope Bowlers, sponsors, donors, DVC staff and Board of Directors, more than $32,000 was raised at the 4th annual Hope Bowl! The generosity of these individuals not only helped raise funds for client services, but brought light to the issue of domestic violence and the DVC services.

Throughout the night teams participated in various challenges to win prizes, while participants enjoyed Honey Baked Ham lunch boxes courtesy of Steve Sachs and enjoyed great music provided by T&T Disc Jockeys. Top fundraisers of the evening included reigning top fundraising champion Dale Allen, who raised $3,139 and 8-year old Taylor Schwartz brought in $1,510 for DVC services! For the fourth year in a row, Team Focus had the Hope Bowl Top Team Score while I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gutter took home Top Team Name! Congratulations to all of the winners and Hope Bowlers!

This total was made possible by participants going out of their way to ask relatives, friends, co-workers and even strangers to support a good cause. The DVC is proud to announce that this year’s event is the top fundraising Hope Bowl to date!  We can’t thank everyone enough for their help in making the 2010 Hope Bowl a great success!

2010 Hope Bowl sponsors and in kind sponsors.

2010 Hope Bowl photos.

2010 Hope Bowl

Written on February 4, 2010 by admin in Events

Help the DVC “Strike Out” Domestic Violence!

Join the DVC for our 4th Annual Hope Bowl!
March 27, 2010
Columbia Brunswick Lanes
7-9 pm
Gather your friends, family, and co-workers for a fun-filled night of bowling and raising funds for the DVC!
Learn more about the Hope Bowl!

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