Paint & Pour a colorful success!!!
Thanks to our wonderful friends for supporting our Paint & Pour event on Tues July 25th. The event is one of many activities planned to help celebrate the agencies 25th anniversary.
Ballentine Ford Annual Charity Days Sale in August!!!
It’s that time again folks! Ballentine Ford is hosting its annual charity days sale where $200 will be donated to a charity of your choice with every vehicle purchased. If you are in the market for a new car or truck, stop by Ballentine Ford. You will drive away knowing you have also helped a local non profit. Of course, we would love for you to select BEYOND ABUSE as your charity!!!!! A big thank you to our friends at Ballentine Ford for this wonderful event!!
Staff visits Humane Society for QTR meeting
The quarterly staff meeting was held offsite at The Humane Society. Quarterly staff meetings include “Self Care” activities as a way for employees to decrease stress, increase relaxation and deal with challenging emotional situations that they face in the work environment. The meetings also include team building exercises. A big THANK YOU to Karen and Michael for such a fun activity. 
Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office makes donation to agency
Beyond Abuse was recently awarded a $7,500 grant from the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office. The funds were made available by the Victims Fines, Fees, and Assessments fund which is managed by the State office of Victims Assistance (SOVA). These funds can only be used for Direct Victim Services. These funds will allow the agency to continue to offer timely services such as forensic interviews, advocacy, counseling, and crisis response to victims of child abuse and sexual assault in Greenwood County. “This is a testament to the strong and supportive working relationship that exists between the agency and law enforcement” stated Cathy Miller, Executive Director of Beyond Abuse.
pictured below presenting the check is John Long,Officer in charge of Professional standards with the Greenwood County Sheriff’s office, Cathy Miller, Executive Director of Beyond Abuse, and Greenwood County Victims Advocates, Zara Hudson and Catie Maffett
25th Anniversary – Paint and Pour – July 25th
Celebrating 25 Years of Service
with a Paint and Pour
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
6pm—8pm
The Arts Center
120 Main Street
Greenwood, SC
Tickets $25
***wine and cheese provided***
call (864) 227-1623 to reserve your seat
*Limited seating available
1st Baptist Volunteer Day April 29, 2017
Members of 1st Baptist Church spent several hours on Saturday moving file cabinets and painting to convert a storage room into a future therapy office. What a difference! Thanks to Nan and the crew!!!
Volunteer Appreciation luncheon April 29, 2017
Victim Services manager, Elizabeth Wise hosted a volunteer appreciation luncheon on April 29, 2017 where she recognized volunteers for their service to the agency. A big thank you to each one!!
1st Picture: Award Recipients – L to R: Rebecca White (Vol of the Yr), Elizabeth Wise, Ari West (Vol Superstar Award), & Carrie Garner (Gwd Vol Recipient)
2nd Picture: Group Photo – 1st Row: Brenda White & Jeannie Capps; 2nd Row: Alison Romagnoli, Patsy Sirman, & Elizabeth Wise 3rd Row: Charlotte Ehney, Ari West, Brittany Bush, & LaShae Morgan; 4th Row: Jackie Smith, Carrie Garner, Rebecca White, & Annette Peksa
3rd picture: Abbeville Volunteer recipient – Dr. Leslie Meyers
Just another day at the office – Samantha & Brook
Child Therapist, Samantha Black, and Therapy dog Brook, take a few minutes to reconnect after a session. 
NewSpring Church does it again!!!! April 1, 2017
What a great way to start the day! Ten wonderful volunteers from NewSpring Church arrived bright and early and began painting our modular building that houses our support staff. The building was in much need of a facelift and the fresh coat of paint was part of the campus 3 year master plan. When completed, it will blend perfectly in with the other buildings at the Greenwood campus.
THANKS to these wonderful folks who took time from this Beautiful Saturday morning to make this happen and to Brandon Holder for coordinating the project!!
BEFORE SHOTS
Staff visits Lambs End Farm
The quarterly staff meeting was held offsite at Lambs End Farm which is owned and operated by Patsy and Jim Sirman. Patsy and her dog Brook are active members of the agency’s Animal Assisted Therapy program. Quarterly staff meetings include “Self Care” activities as a way for employees to decrease stress, increase relaxation and deal with challenging emotional situations that they face in the work environment. The meetings also include team building exercises. A big THANK YOU to Patsy and Jim for hosting us.
We are Beyond Abuse
Beyond Abuse is a 501(c)(3) organization that is working to eradicate sexual violence and child abuse in our community. Our community support is vital, and our partnerships are strong. We are making a difference, thanks to you.
Greenwood:
(864) 227-1623
contact@beyondabuse.info