HOTLINE
352-799-0657

SHELTER
352-686-8759
352-683-0110

ADMINISTRATION
352-684-7191
352-684-7945

OUTREACH OFFICE
352-592-1288

Upcoming Events:
 

Domestic Violence Luncheon
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Palace Grand, Spring Hill

Tiffany Carr, the Executive Director of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be the Keynote Speaker. Keep posted to the web site for additional information.
 
The Dawn Center recently launched its new online store featuring T-shirts, mugs, stationary and more. You can buy items featuring original artwork created by students along with other items that promote the Dawn Center's cause. Support the Dawn Center by purchasing items. Proceeds go directly to support the vital services we offer. Go to CafePress. Click here.
 
New fundraising tool. GoodSearch.com

GoodSearch.com also has an online shopping tool that can benefit the Dawn Center. GoodShop.com is an online shopping mall that donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop.com  and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.

If any survivors would like to speak about their experience, could you please contact us? Call 684-7191.
Mission Statement
To end the cycle of family violence, abuse and sexual assault - where home is a safe place.
 
The Shelter is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week for women and children that are victims of physical, mental or sexual abuse. Services include shelter, information/referral, hotline, intervention, support groups, court advocacy, service management and community education. All shelter services are provided free of charge and regardless of age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, religious affiliation or income.

Individuals needing services can contact the hotline and speak with an advocate. The advocate will do an assessment and the individual will be admitted or referred for appropriate services. Individuals will meet with an advocate within 72 hours at which time safety planning will be done. In addition, a service plan will be formulated based on the needs and desires of the individual. Staff will advocate for the individual as needed.
 
Nine Core Services:
-24 hour Crisis Hotline
-Emergency Shelter for women and children
-Assessment & referral for resident children
-Crisis counseling for victims and their children
-Information and referral services
-Education and Community Awareness
-Safety Planning
-Training for law enforcement and professionals
-Service Management
 

GoodSearch.com also has an online shopping tool that can benefit the Dawn Center. GoodShop.com is an online shopping mall that donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting your favorite cause.

"What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others in the world remains and is immortal."
             - Albert Pine, English Author, d.1861
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