HOPE HARBOR HOME

OVERVIEW

BY
STEPHANIE
KENNEY

WHAT IS HOPE HARBOR?

Brunswick Countys only program off ering around-theclock response to victims of domestic violence and
their children since 1988.
Mission Statement
Hope Harbor Home, Inc. is a non-profi t organization whose
goals are to provide shelter and services to victims of
domestic violence and to promote nonviolence in our
communities.
It is the mission of Hope Harbor Home to intervene in the
domestic violence cycle to protect all persons involved from
physical, mental, emotional and sexual abuse.

HOPE HARBOR SERVICES

Emergency Shelter
17 adult beds, 5 cribs

Confi dential Individual Counseling

Court Advocacy
Support Groups
Empowerment weekly

Thrift stores- Shop to stop domestic violence

Holden Beach
Oak Island
Leland

HOPE HARBOR STAFF

Community Educator
More than 200 presentations at schools

Victim Advocates
Hispanic Victim Advocate
Court Advocates
Shelter Staff
Thrift Shop Workers
Offi ce Workers
Volunteers

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FACTS

Every 15 seconds a woman is beaten in the United States.
Approximately 95-98% of the victims are women and 31% of
female homicide victims are killed by their partner.
Between 15-25% of pregnant women are battered.
Physical violence in dating relationships ranges from 2035%. Physical abuse against women is the most unreported
crime because social attitudes discourage women from
seeking assistance and protection.
Violence toward women is not a Loss of Control but a
deliberate act to gain power and control over the individual.

WAYS TO HELP
Donate
Volunteer
In the stores
In the courthouse
In the offi ce

Participate in Our Events

Hope Harbor Home Womens Club Championship Golf
Tournament
Ride Domestic Violence out of TownMotor Cycle Rally
GFWCBlooming for a Cause Charity Gala

Help spread the word

Visit our stores