November 2015 - Promise Place

The Voice of Promise Place
November 2015
Promise Place has been serving victims of Domestic Violence for over 28 years
Domestic Violence
Promise Place
24 hour Crisis Hotline
770-460-1604
Quick Links
Office
P.O. Box 854
350 North Jeff Davis Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-3839
(770) 460-6591 (fax)
Website
www.promiseplace.org
Shelter/Crisis Line
Services
(770) 460-1604
(770) 692-3395 (fax)
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
770-460-1604
Emergency Domestic
Violence Shelter
Pike Office
7818 Hwy 19, Suite A
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-3447
(770) 567-8950 (fax)
Teen Dating Violence
Prevention Program
Safety Planning
Griffin Office
410 East Taylor Street
Suite K-6
Griffin, Ga. 30223
(770) 692-3333
(678) 688-1400 (fax)
Children's Program
Community Education
& Training
Case Management
Individual Counseling
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Belk Charity Day
Saturday, November 7
UMW Christmas Marketplace
See page 6 for more information
Saturday, November 7
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11
Domestic Violence Task Force
Thursday, November 19
Support Groups
Legal Advocacy
Calendar for November 2015
Upson Office
Upson County Annex Building
715 Andrews Drive
Thomaston, GA 30286
(770) 692-3345
(770) 692-6335 (fax)
Crisis Intervention
Email Addresses
Emergency Needs
Assistance
promise.place@promiseplace.org
boardofdirectors@promiseplace.org
volunteer@promiseplace.org
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26
Are you ready to take the call?
If you would like to make a difference
for those experiencing domestic violence,
our 24/7 crisis hotline is a perfect place for you
to become involved!
Our crisis hotline volunteers are trained to offer
support, resources, and guidance to both victims and
survivors of domestic violence.
If you would like to volunteer
with our 24/7 crisis hotline,
please call (770) 461-3839 X 112.
Together, we can spread awareness about
domestic violence and help those in need.
News from our Executive Director
At Promise Place we are so thankful for all the many lives that we are able to touch through our various
services, our staff and volunteers who are committed to our mission, and our donors and supporters within
this community who allow us through their giving to carry out our mission of preventing domestic violence.
So far this year we have seen 81 women and 76 children come though our shelter. We received 1,409
crisis calls from individuals seeking relief from domestic violence through shelter, counseling, legal
advocacy or emotional support.
As we quickly approach the holiday season there are several opportunities to get involved whether it is
preparing a meal for the shelter, adopting a child for Christmas, helping to organization donations or
sponsoring our upcoming Christmas Gala which will be our final fundraiser for the year.
On behalf of our board and staff, we wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Wilkins
Executive Director
Current
Shelter
Needs
Bath Towels
& washcloths
Laundry
detergent
Twin sized
Mattress
protectors
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News from our Volunteer Coordinator
Tone Brudvik began volunteering with Promise Place in February of this year, and has been such a
blessing to our organization! Tone attended our 2nd Annual Improv show, “Promise You’ll Laugh” at the
Legacy Theatre in Tyrone on a Friday night, and began volunteering with us the following Monday. Tone
began helping us out with our Youth Enrichment Program at our shelter on Wednesday nights, and then
began with our 24 hour crisis line, and teen dating violence prevention education. Tone also served on
our donor appreciation event committee that we hosted.
Tone was born in Lillehammer, Norway, and began working for Pan American World Airways. She was
relocated to Florida where she met her husband of 36 years, and ultimately landed in Peachtree City,
Georgia. She and her husband have two children, Erik, and Ingrid, and two grandchildren. Tone has so
many amazing stories and experiences that she shares with us about her time as a flight attendant with
Pan American, even the fact that she was a Pan Am Lady, with the white gloves.
Tone also volunteers with the Fayette Samaritan’s, considering herself lucky to help out the community
in so many different ways. When Tone is not volunteering, she enjoys cooking, being in nature, and reading. We are thrilled to
have Tone as a volunteer with Promise Place!
Wendi Bozeman
Volunteer Coordinator @ 770-461-3839 ext. 112
News from our Legal Advocates
We would like to formally introduce Sonya Nicholson as the new Pike and Upson Legal Advocate. Sonya was an assistant
teacher with the state of GA Pre-K program from the time it developed in 1993 until she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Child
Development and Education and began teaching herself. She decided to go back to school because she wanted a bit of a
change. Her desire was to continue to be involved with the human issues of those that many face on a daily basis in which she
observed throughout her career as a teacher. With God’s help and blessing, she received her BA in Psychology with Honors
from Ohio Christian University. Sonya feels that God has opened a door to her to be a part of Promise Place and being a small
part of helping a person when he/she feels the need for help, makes her day. She is encouraged to move forward through God
and in helping others. She may even go back and get those last six classes she needs in order to obtain her substance abuser
counseling license. Welcome Sonya!
Tammy Bradberry
Senior Legal Advocate
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A special thank you to Greyson and Jennifer Emory
for their donation of books for the ladies/children of
Promise Place! We know that our client’s will thoroughly
enjoy all of the great reads!
Dennis Scott and some members of the Southside Riders installed a new custom built
cabinet in our kitchen at the shelter as well as a double oven unit. A reliable oven had been
much needed for our families to cook in and thanks to this team everything is working great! We
are so fortunate to meet amazing people who give of their time and resources to help others in
need. Thank you Southside Riders!
Promise Place was invited to speak at Fayette County High School's Girl's Empowerment Movement Club meeting, and we are beyond humbled! These
young ladies spoke openly about teen dating violence/domestic violence, and were very receptive to all the information that we provided to them. Seeing the
younger generation being involved with the community, and issues at hand warms our hearts! Thank you GEM members, and we look forward to next time!
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Panasonic Automotive recently renewed their Annual Sponsorship agreement with our
organization. Pictured are members of the Charities Committee team. We thank them for their
contribution of $15,000 which included a digital camera for use by our domestic violence
advocates. It is wonderful to see a business that takes an active role in combating the societal
issues going on within our community.
Yamaha Golf Cart company presents a check at the
Flat Creek Niners golf tournament.
A special thank you to the Thomaston Rotarians and their donation for the children at our shelter! It is because of organizations like these that we are able
to help those dealing with domestic violence. Thanks for all you do!
A huge thank you to the Flat Creek Niners Golf Club and corporate sponsor Yamaha Golf Cart Company for raising a total of $8,641 for our program!
What a great group of people that we had the privilege of meeting.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Vanessa Wilkins
Larry Hardy
Charles Ray Epps
Audrey Holliday Cruzan
Executive Director Promise Place
Georgia Therapeutic Services
Full Spectrum Counseling
Fayette State Solicitor's Office
Promise Place had a great time at the Fayette Chamber Business Expo! We were able to meet many
new people within our communities, and also spread awareness about domestic violence, and all the
services that we offer!
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