Mt. Lebanon men volunteer at agency Oct 2015
Members of Mt. Lebanon UMC men’s group donated their time and energy to do some much needed mnt work at the agency over from Oct 22 – Oct 27. Some of the tasks completed were hanging chair rail ( to protect our newly painted walls) , painting the forensic interview room, removing dead shrubs, installing locks, replacing ceiling tiles, and repaired inoperable lights. Many thanks to all of you!!
Some of the volunteers pictured below are Wayne Simmons, Robert Hawkins, and Steve Simmons.
Gethsemane Church Youth visit agency 11 27 15
Youth from Gethsemane collected and donated supplies to agency on 11 27 15. They also took a tour and learned about the services provided. The group is led by Heather Nelson. Thank you girls! 
BOD and BOV win competition against staff 10 22 15
Congratulations to our competitive BOD and BOV for their victory over agency staff in raising the most $$$$ in tips at our recent Mr. John’s Pizza night held Oct 22 2015. We collectively raised over $1100 for the operational needs of the agency which was higher than the amount raised in the previous year.
For a complete album of photos, visit our facebook page.
Survivors Finding Voice Exhibit comes to Greenwood 10 22 15
Wanda Mead, Founder of Survivors Finding Voice, speaks during her art exhibition held Oct 22 2015 at PTC. Wanda recognized the services provided by Beyond Abuse during her program. A big thank you to Wanda for helping us increase awareness of Child Abuse in our communities. For more information about Survivors Finding Voice, please visit her web site: www.survivorsfindingvoice.com.
Mandated Reporter Training held 10 22 15
Brenda Myers with the Children’s Law Center conducted training for staff and community on mandated reporting Oct 22 2015 at the Greenwood County Library. Approximately 45 people participated in the training. The training was coordinated by Children’s Advocacy Director, Charlotte Ehney.
Emergency Clothing Drive
During the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit process, victims’ often times have their clothing collected for evidence purposes. In order to increase the victim’s comfort, Beyond Abuse provides new sweat suits to victims to avoid victims having to wear paper hospital scrubs home from the hospital.
Please consider donating new sweat suits to help provide comfort to victims’ of sexual assault. Below you will find a list of the items most needed to restock our emergency clothing cabinets.
- Adult Sweat Suits: pants and shirts (S, M, L, XL-pants only, XXL)
- Adult Women’s Underwear (various sizes)
- Toddler Boys Underwear (various sizes)
- Large Tote Bags (for carrying clothes to Emergency Department)
If you would like to donate please contact:
Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager
864-227-1623
ewise@beyondabuse.info
Charlotte Ehney on panel for Children’s Law Center Conference –
Charlotte Ehney, Children’s Advocacy Program Director, participated in the discussion panel for the Children’s Law Center training held at Lander University on Oct 14, 2015. The all day training was entitled “A Coordinated Response for Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse. Other panelists pictured below included Jennifer Coaxum, Ursula Best, Ken McBride, Solicitor David Stumbo, Mary Ann Stroupe, Charlotte Ehney, and Patsy Lightle.
Volunteer Graduates 10 14 15
Welcome our newest volunteers:
Pictured L to R: Gail Raines, Kayla Starnes, Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager, and LaShonda Goodwin
Congratulations for completing our rigorous 25 hour training program.
Advocates attend training Sept 2015
In September, Victim Advocates located throughout the state met in Columbia to learn from Yvette Roszell, SRCAC Outreach Coordinator. Ms. Roszell discussed trauma and the brain, the new NCA standards for Victim Advocates that will be effective in 2017, how to work optimally with your MDT, secondary traumatic stress and cultural competency. Beyond Abuse advocates, Amanda Crosby and Katelen Barger attended the training.
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