Education specialist, Jennifer Azzarano recently conducted outreach programs for the Laurens campus of the South Carolina Empowerment Center (SCEC). The topic areas were healthy communication, social media safety, the importance of effective communication and respect.
Congratulations to our most recent Volunteers and New Staff who completed a rigorous 25 hour training requirement this month!!!
L to R: Wright Austin, Linda Dolny Lister, Mary-Beth Powell, Maria Roman, and Shamar Holloway-Gilchrist.
Beyond Abuse is happy to announce the following new staff members to our team:
Deanna Kelly – Victim Advocate
Mary-Beth Powell – Forensic Interviewer
Maria Roman – Victim Advocate
Alison Romagnoli – Manager of Accounting
Claire Wieters – Prevention Specialist
The GHS Eagle Tennis Team conducted a drive to help secure donations for Beyond Abuse. In collaboration with the Against The Grain Program at Brewer Middle School, The GHS Tennis Team collected stuffed animals, hand sanitizer, kleenex and sanitary wipes. The event was coordinated by Howard Green.
Dozens of supporters flocked to the event to support the agency. What a great night!
Beyond Staff and volunteers will participate in this colorful event sponsored by The Greenwood Mall to being awareness to local non-profits. Please come out and support us as we Color For A Cause on Thursday March 9th, 2017 from 5-7 pm.
Please contact Elizabeth Wise to register for the session beginning March 20th, 2017.
The graduates of the January volunteer training are shown below. Graduates must complete and intensive 25 hour training program to become certified to become a victim advocate and respond to the local emergency departments.
Rachel Robinson – Victim advocate, Kayla Cordero – victim advocate, Jackie Smith – Office support and Deanna Kelly – staff member
A big shout out to these wonderful ladies!!
Beyond Abuse was recently awarded a $4000 grant from the Greenwood County Community Foundation. The funds will allow therapists to be formally trained in Protection Clarification Therapy (PCT). PCT helps strengthen the role and responsibility of the non-offending caregiver in the outcome for the child victims.
pictured below:
Lisa Tolbert – Beyond Abuse – Board VP, Mary Woodiwiss- GCCF, Cathy Miller-Beyond Abuse, Jeff Smith-GCCF
On Dec. 29, 2016 Chief Mark Hall and Sgt. Cynthia Kennedy with the Abbeville Police Dept. presented the agency with a check for $500 from the proceeds of the November “No Shave” challenge. A big THANK YOU to our supporters and service partners in Abbeville!!!
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