Our History
SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition was established in July 1994 by the successful merger of Spartanburg County SAFE Homes Network and the the Council on Sexual Assault (COSA). Both organizations were established and chartered by grassroots volunteers. The initial transitional period for out new agency was aimed at an orderly consolidation of staff and programs, while at the same time maintaining an optimum level of both domestic violence and sexual assault services. The union of the two sister agencies has proven to be a benefit to the victims we serve, as well as a sound financial decision. Many of our clients have been victims of both domestic violence and sexual assault. As a combined program, we are better able to address their concerns and ensure that appropriate services are received.
In October 2009, due to the generosity of our many funders and community partners, we were able to move into our newly renovated shelter with increased bed space. The shelter we had long inhabited was over 100 years old, and was neither child friendly nor easily handicapped accessible. The one-story building that was purchased was in a better location with modern facilities and immediately began a capital campaign.
In June 2005, SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition opened the first multi-disciplinary center in South Carolina, “Mary’s House”, with the help of community law enforcement, prosecution, child protective services, and mental health agencies. One of the most promising practices for communities is for all those working with family violence and sexual assault to come together in a multi-disciplinary response that prioritizes victim safety and offender accountability, and makes the search for help less burdensome for victims by bringing service providers together under one roof. This approach has been successfully implemented in other areas, and has dramatically decreased violence in the community.
Mission
Providing services to victims of domestic violence in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties and victims of sexual assault in Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties.
Our mission is to use our collective voice to address the impact of domestic and sexual violence by providing quality services to those affected and to create social change through education, training, and activism.
Vision
We envision a community liberated from all forms of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Employment Opportunities:
Applications and/or resumes accepted at:
SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition
236 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
FAX: 864-583-9611
Email: shrcc@aol.com
No Phone Calls, please.
EOE
Staff
President/CEO
Jada Charley, Esq.
Director of Finance and Administration
Laurel Greene
Director of Clinical Services
Elizabeth Pratt
Director of Residential Services
Tonya Brannon
Director of Nonresidential Services
Marlene Evans
Director of Community Services
Jennifer O’Shields
Director of Community Advocacy
Mary Lou Paschal
Attorney
Krystal Smith
Grants Coordinator
Karen Martin-Wilkins
Grants Assistant
Maria Small
Administrative Assistant
Christine Kuzmich
Volunteer/Marketing Coordinator
Lindsay Smith
Underserved Communities Coordinator
Andrea Azumendi
Adult Clinical Services Coordinator
Tiffany Beeks
Underserved Communities Therapist
Jennifer Vasquez
Youth Clinical Services Coordinator
Rosalind Pinkney
Clinicians
Candace Cathcart
Yami Diaz-Maldonado
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Victim Advocates
Nakesia Agnew-Byrd
Zoe Daab
Brandi Douglas
Jereica Kirby
Vanessa Manotas
Aubrey Pearson
Shelter Specialist
Caroline Lo
Transitional Housing Specialist
Nichole Lloyd
Shelter Advocates
Catherine Baker
Alexis Barton
Christina Davis
Lois Dukes
Rickia Jessup
Lucero Meza
Gilma Quintero
Shakyla Taylor
Rebekah Thao
Thrift Store Coordinator
Jozlyn Phillips
Thrift Store Employee
Rachel White
Resource Coordinator
Bobby Culbreth
Board of Directors
Officers
Chair – Karen Rhodes
Vice-Chair – Ginger Davis
Secretary – Ashley Kemp
Treasurer – Elizabeth Martin
Board
Walker Barnes
David Bedford
Monique Bullock
Amy Cox
Stephen Ferguson
Evelyn Gilliam
Kim Land
Skip Phillips
Dave Roberts
Sherrie Suber
Kimberly Toler
Advisory Board
Charles Bebko
Christina Calitri
John Gramling, III
David Gravermoen
Nancy Holmes
Lynn Jordan
Francie Little
Mary Beth Lyles
Judy Martin
Linda Moehlman
Carol Moore
Steven Querin
Roxanne Reynolds
Tammy Whaley
Funding
SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition program of services is supported through a variety of means including the application and receipt of grants, revenue from our thrift store and therapy program, fund raising events, and individual and corporate donations.
Contributions
- Cash Contributions
- Counseling Revenue
- Designated Donors
- Special Events
- Thrift Store