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Your monthly news & updates
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A message from our
Executive Director
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Happy New Year! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Christmas was wonderful and the outpouring of support from the community for our families was unbelievable. You may have followed the happenings on social media. If you did not, I encourage you to hop on our pages and take a look.
We have many great things happening at Serene Harbor such as the new Injunction for Protection (IFP) Project*. Under this project, Florida Bar Licensed Attorney,. Wendy L. Fisher, Esq. will provide IFP Project Injunction Representation to victims of domestic violence throughout Brevard County. We are beyond thrilled to have this very necessary program available to the survivors in our community. In addition, we will be naming our pet kennel so keep an eye out for information to follow.
Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to a great 2017 and working with you to reduce the incidences of domestic violence in Brevard County.
Warmest Regards,
Melody R. Keeth
Executive Director
*This project was supported by VOCA-2016-Florida Coalition Against-00842 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs. Sponsored by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence-Legal Project (FCADV) and the State of Florida.
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Introducing....
Happy Hands Happy Hearts
Happy Hands Happy Hearts is a part of our children's Program, created by Cristina Lanken, M.Ed, Program Director, Serene Harbor.
The idea is to give the children an opportunity to have a way to express themselves through art. These sessions are individual so the child gets all the attention from the program director for at least one hour per week. The focus is to let them feel safe to talk and create something of their own that they can take with them. Topics such as: Self esteem building, safety, life skills and anti-violence are introduced during the activity.
Cristina says " I started this because children often get very little attention- they are the silent victims and they need to have a voice. When they make something they are proud of- during the time they are in the art room- their hands are happy and their hearts are happy. "
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Services Provided in December
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During the month of December we provided 528 nights of shelter; outreach service to 5 women, 3 children, 0 men and 1 cat; answered 65 hotline calls (dv only); did face to face safety plans with 34 individuals; and provided 353 hours of counseling.
During the month of December we provided 4 youth education sessions and 1 adult education session.
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Our volunteer spotlight this month is Georgia Conway. Georgia has been doing our shelter grocery shopping since the fall of 2003. That is almost 14 years!!! Thank you Georgia for your time and commitment to ensuring that those staying with us have the food items they need and want to make their stay a bit brighter.
If you are interested in volunteering please visit our website for more information.
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See what's happening with our amazing team at Serene Harbor
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Please help us welcome Wendy L. Fisher, Esq. to our team here at Serene Harbor. Florida Bar licensed attorney, Wendy L. Fisher, Esq. will provide IFP Project* Injunction Representation to victims of domestic violence throughout Brevard County. We are beyond excited that the victims of domestic violence in Brevard County have access to this very important project.
Welcome Wendy!!!
*This project was supported by VOCA-2016-Florida Coalition Against-00842 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs. Sponsored by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence-Legal Project (FCADV) and the State of Florida.
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January 2017
Employee of the Month
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Boy are we lucky! Not one, not two, BUT three Employee's of the Month! Congratulations (from left) Elizabeth, Crystal, and Deb for always going above and beyond to ensure our clients and organization are taken care of. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
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Thank you for your contributions in December! Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated!
Brett, Dorothy & Joseph
Horsfield, William & Peggy
Stanley Homes, Inc.
Mopars of Brevard
Sebastian Beach Inn
Barefoot Bay Recreation District
Sebastian River Nest 272 Ladies Auxiliary
PDE Medical Billing & Collection LLC
International Title and Escrow Co LLC
Palm Bay Sertoma Club
Habitat Ladies Golf
Santa's Helpers
VFW Auziliary to Post 4534 Inc.
Parks, Vicki
Johnson, Steven & Catherine
Luckey, Jonathan
GFWC Satellite Beach Woman's Club, Inc.
Ward, Amy
Iacobacci, Ginger
Amvets Ladies Auxilary Post #893
Janes, Lark
Berkman, Cathy
Leonard
Farmer, Phillip
Kush, Lynn & Robert
Carlsen, Alfred
Cottrell
Spiritualist Chapel of Melbourne Inc.
Delauter, Caroline & Murray
Traynham
Webb, Sharon
Fredrickson, Dolores & Walter
Barnett, Beth
Norris, Randi
Nguyen, An
Local Directory Company Inc
Karas, Steven & Valerie
Hall, Suzanne
Engle, Carol & David
Elliott, Wiley
Tremmel, Matthew & Sheri
Amgott, Colleen
Pezzeminti, Jerry & Beata
Balon, Tanya
Donato, Bridget McNally
Arbogast, June & Maurice
Moletteire, Bambi Billingsley
Sims, Bettye & Kendal
Dial, David & Barbara
Crist, Robert and Carolyn
Bradford, Frances
Underwood, James & Charlotte
Vallette, Julio and Susan
Dunn, Pamela & Richard
Foley, Michael & Dorothy
Leeney, Angeles & Thomas
McKee, Susan
Davis, Judy
Coleman, Linda
Romano, Edmund & Angela
Destefano, Paul & Kathryn
Warburton, Wilma
Trinity Presbyterian Church-Customer
Bonn, Patricia
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Please consider these items for your next contribution as our clients are in need of them.
Female Adult Underwear (ALL SIZES)
Female Adult Socks
Sports Bras
PJ’s- all sizes (women & children)
Children Socks
Children Underwear (Sizes 7-10)
Paper Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Toilet Paper
Personal Hygiene
- Razors
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Soap/Medicine/Allergy/Pain Relievers
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