Since it is February that means it is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the color of the month is orange! We all know that dating violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, financial status, race, gender, sexual orientation or background. Dating violence can also be physical, emotional/mental/verbal, sexual, financial or digital. However, not everyone may know just how prevalent teen dating violence is: 1 in 3 teens in the US has experienced some form of abuse by a dating partner 1 in 3 teens report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, choked or physically hurt by their dating partner 1 in 4 teenage girls who have been in relationships reveled th
By, STAFF REPORTS Hopeful Horizons dedicated a satellite office in Bluffton on Monday to serve victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. “As we work to increase awareness and assist survivors, our satellite office in Bluffton will help us continue to reach more people and provide comprehensive services to victims of abuse,” said Shauw Chin Caps, CEO of Hopeful Horizons. The Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation awarded Hopeful Horizons a grant to open the office. “This is an example of high-impact philanthropy,” foundation chairman Jim Hicks said. “Hopeful Horizons provides proven solutions to the problems of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. The impa
By, Macey Lauren Hopeful Horizons, the new Lowcountry agency dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and child abuse is expanding to southern Beaufort County. Monday marked the opening of the new satellite office in Bluffton. This location will offer a full array of services provided by the children’s advocacy center, domestic violence programs and Rape Crisis Center services. They will also have a 24-hour hotline and offer round-the-clock hospital accompaniment services for rape victims. The CEO tells us this office will help address growing need they are seeing around this part of the county. “To really have a much stronger presence here in Beaufort County. And again, that is a r
Today, Hopeful Horizons opened a satellite office in Bluffton to serve victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. The Wexford Plantation Charitable Foundation awarded Hopeful Horizons a grant in order to open this office to reach more victims and assist on their path to healing. “We are grateful for the support of the Wexford Charitable Foundation and community leaders,” said Shauw Chin Caps, CEO of Hopeful Horizons. “As we work to increase awareness and assist survivors, our satellite office in Bluffton will help us continue to reach more people and provide comprehensive services to victims of abuse.” “At Hopeful Horizons, our mission is to protect, treat + prevent,” said
Delayna Earley dearley@islandpacket.com Hopeful Horizons opened their satellite office in Bluffton on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, but why is this so important? Watch the video here: http://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/article131085739.html?utm_content=buffer41fe3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer#storylink=cpy
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POSTED BY STEPHEN FASTENAU sfastenau@beaufortgazette.com A recently merged Beaufort nonprofit organization will offer volunteer training starting this month. Hopeful Horizons was formed by the merger of Hope Haven of the Lowcountry and Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse. The new organization serves victims of child abuse, domestic violence and rape. Because of the confidentiality of the shelter, potential volunteers need to get the training location from volunteer coordinator C.J. Akins. Those interested in volunteering should call Akins at 843-524-2256 or email hope9@hopehavenlc.org. Initial volunteer training will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18, and from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 20-23 Ad
Hopeful Horizons announces the 5th annual Race4Love benefiting its efforts to end child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. This 5k run/walk will be held on Cat Island Saturday, February 11, beginning at 9:00 AM. The course, which is flat and quick, offers a pleasant trip through the scenic neighborhoods of Cat Island. “We are thrilled to continue this community tradition that started with CODA,” said Kristin Dubrowski, COO of Hopeful Horizons. “The Race4Love is a family friendly event that is raising money for three great causes. Each step you take helps us make a difference in the lives of victims of abuse.” Fees are $25 for the run and $20 for the walk and will increase to $30/$
By: JESSICAH LAWRENCE jessicah.lawrence@blufftontoday.com Two local organizations have come together with a focus on creating a safer community by advocating for a change in the culture of violence. Hope Haven executive director Shauw Chin Capps and Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse director Kristin Dubrowski debuted the partnership — Hopeful Horizons — last week. “This is a partnership of two strong nonprofits joining forces strategically in order to broaden our reach, expand our services and grow our impact in the community,” Capps said. “We are excited about the new opportunities. Our community’s horizons are indeed hopeful.” Merger discussions started about 18 months ago, as CODA and H
