We are proud to announce new leadership at the agency! Krista McKee has been named the new President/CEO of the DVC (formerly titled Executive Director). For the past eight months, McKee has served as Assistant Director at the DVC, and brings 27 years, of education leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.  Since 2006, has [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [...] […]

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 [.. […]

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! […]