How to Spot a Signal for Help, and How to Respond Learn smart responses to help someone while ensuring their safety
domesticshelters.org – Oct 28, 2020 – By Allison Thomas Help is available for survivors of abuse, but it isn’t always easy (or even possible) to reach out when they need it the most. For example, calling a hotline...
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Surviving Tough Times by Building Resilience
Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis—or a mix of both—building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come. Experiencing hardship and adversity Lately, the world seems to be lurching...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
This month we come together to raise awareness and work with others across the nation in an effort to end domestic violence, and today the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) officially launch the “Peace by Piece” campaign, utilizing the image of...
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SHRCC Thrift Store Closed!
June 22, 2020 Until further notice, SHRCC Thrift Store, will be CLOSED for continual deep cleaning and sanitizing due to COVID-19. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but due to safety issues we must follow CDC protocols. Please check...
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Spartanburg Regional Foundation awards $605,000 in grants
By Jose Franco – GoUpstate.com Posted Jun 18, 2020 at 1:41 PM The Spartanburg Regional Foundation grants program infused more than $600,000 this year into the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and local non-profit organizations committed to promoting health and wellness The Spartanburg Regional Foundation...
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A Half-Century On, an Unexpected Milestone for L.G.B.T.Q. Rights
The Supreme Court’s surprising 6-to-3 ruling in favor of gay and transgender rights was perhaps the strongest evidence yet of how fundamentally and unpredictably American views have changed. The New York Times – Politics – News Analysis – June...
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HRC Releases Research Brief on the Vulnerabilities of the LGBTQ Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Elliott Kozuch March 20, 2020 Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation published a research brief outlining health and economic risks faced by the LGBTQ community during the COVID-19 public health crisis. This brief provides critical data for policymakers and community advocates working to...
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Help SAFE Homes this Giving Tuesday!
#GivingTuesdayNOW is in full swing! Please remember us today with a donation that will directly support victims in our community. In 2019, we assisted 5,441 victims of domestic violence and 315 victims impacted by sexual assault. We helped 330...
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