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.
As of December 20, 2018:
Immediate opening for a part-time therapist:
The position would be for 20-25 hours a week, M-F, with some evening hours required. Masters level clinical degree or higher required.
- Full clinical licensure preferred.
- Bi-lingual Spanish and English a plus.
- Ability to work with children required.
Please send resumes with references to Lynn Hawkins:
lynn.hawkins@shrcc.org
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Staff
Executive Director
Lynn Hawkins
Shelter Director
Tonya Brannon
Clinical Director
Elizabeth Pratt
Victim Services Director
Marlene Evans
Education Director
Jennifer O’Shields
Court Advocacy Director
Mary Lou Paschal
Resource Director
Karen Martin-Wilkins
College Outreach Director
Jamie Hughes
Volunteer Coordinator
Julia Hogan
Business Manager
Laurel Greene
Administrative Assistant
Christine Kuzmich
Grants Assistant
Maria Small
Victim Advocates
Nakesia Agnew-Byrd
Catherine Baker
Margaret Brooks
Kacey Burris
Zoe Daab
Brandi Douglas
Rebekah Fredholm
Jereica Kirby
Nichole Lloyd
Caroline Lo
Vanessa Manotas
Hannah Martin
Lucero Meza
Julissa Mota
Tiwanda Proctor
Gilma Quintero
Abigail Rausch
Sherry Stevens
Therapists
Tiffany Beeks
Danielle Burton
Candace Cathcart
Yami Diaz-Maldonado
Burt Green
Pam Manning
Ree Montserrate
Melissa Morton
Jennifer Vasquez
Thrift Store Associate
Jozlyn Phillips
Rachel White
Donation Coordinators
Westley Armstrong
Bobby Culbreth
Board of Directors
Officers
Chair – Steve Ferguson
Vice-Chair – Karen Rhodes
Secretary – Ginger Davis
Treasurer – Elizabeth Martin
Board
Walker Barnes
David Bedford
Christina Calitri
Gilliam Evelyn Gilliam
Ashley Kemp
Kim Land
Skip Phillips
Roxanne Reynolds
Dave Roberts
Sherrie Suber
Kimberly Toler
Advisory Board
Charles Bebko
John Gramling, III
David Gravermoen
Nancy Holmes
Lynn Jordan
Francie Little
Mary Beth Lyles
Judy Martin
Linda Moehlman
Carol Moore
Steven Querin
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.
Foundations
- Gee Family Foundation
- The Romans VIII Foundation
- Arkwright Foundation
- Switzer Family Foundation, Inc.
- Spartanburg Women in Medicine Foundation
- Wal Mart Foundation
Contributions
- Thrift Store
- Designated Donor
- Special Events
- Counseling Revenue
- Other Cash Contributions