July 2015 Volunteer training

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Beyond Abuse is seeking Volunteer Advocates to respond to the Emergency Rooms for Greenwood, Laurens, and Abbeville Counties.  Other volunteer opportunities are available and include Child Advocacy, Agency Ambassadors, assisting with fundraising and awareness Events, and assisting in the Front Office.   Volunteers responding to the Emergency Rooms must complete a 25 hour volunteer advocate training program.   Other volunteers will be trained based on their assignment at Beyond Abuse.

The next 25 hour Volunteer Training is scheduled for the following dates and time:

Monday, July 6, 2015 to Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and

Monday, July 13, 2015 to Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

 

Training will be held at Beyond Abuse located at 115 Alexander Ave East, Greenwood, SC  29646.

 

If you or anyone you may know (18 and older) are interested in volunteering with our agency, please contact Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager, at 864-227-1623 or ewise@beyondabuse.info.  Please visit our website at www.beyondabuse.info for more information and to print a Volunteer Advocate Application.

Volunteer Graduates June 2015

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A comprehensive 25 hour volunteer training
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Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager presents certificates to Lainey Fenn, Rhetta Chistian, and Kathryn Bulus for successfully completing the 25 hour volunteer training curriculum in June 3, 2015.   Volunteers will now be eligible to respond to crisis calls as well as victims of sexual assault n local hospital emergency departments.  CONGRATULATIONS!
For more information on volunteer opportunities at Beyond Abuse, please call Elizabeth at 227-1623.

 

 

 

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Youth

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The youth at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Greenwood, SC recently presented Beyond Abuse a check for the proceeds from their  Tech-Out weekend where they raised over $1700.
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Pictured left to right are Catherine Lewis, advisor, Jack Wiseman, Gabriel Woodiwiss, Cathy Miller, Executive Director of Beyond Abuse, Mary Grace Compton, Emma Jones, and Laura Brooks, advisor.

Fujifilm Cameras for a Cause

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Fujifilm associate Alex Carels presents Victim Services Manager Elizabeth Wise and Sexual Assault Program director, Jessica Bell  a camera as part of the company’s Cameras for a Cause program.  Carels nominated the agency for the award.

 

 

 

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Crossfit hosts Burpees for Babies

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Crossfit of Greenwood hosted a Burpees for Babies Challenge to members and the community to raise awareness of Child Abuse.  The benefit, held on Saturday May 2, 2015 raised $850 which was donated to Beyond Abuse.  Beyond Abuse provides support services to victims of child abuse and sexual assault as well as offers education and awareness programs in the community.  John Gary made a additional gift challenge during the event which was accepted and met by the participants.  Many thanks to Justin Smith, Crossfit owner.

 

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Brandon Platt, Outreach Coordinator with Beyond Abuse,accepts donation from Crossfit members John Gary and Brian King and owner Justin Smith.

 

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1st Baptist Church – Community Day of Caring

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Volunteers from The First Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC spent their Saturday morning painting restrooms and giving a much needed facelift at Beyond Abuse.  Volunteers included John Nave, Mary Lynne Westbrook, Andy Westbrook, Kent Atkins, and Richy Williams.   Each year the church offers a day of caring to local nonprofits.    Church members spent 16 man hours and provided paint and materials for the project.  The staff was amazed at the difference it made to provide a more pleasant environment for clients.  This is part of an ongoing initiative by the agency to refurbish the facility.

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Leath Correctional Hosts Victims Rights Ceremony

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Cathy Miller and Jessica Bell received an victim service provider appreciation plaque from Leath Correctional at the Victims Rights Ceremony held April 24,2015 and participated in balloon release honoring victims.
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 2015

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Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for all of the hard work to support our agency and most importantly our victims.  Volunteers enjoyed catered lunch and drew for door prizes.  A special thanks to our own Elizabeth Wise, Victim Services Manager for coordinating the event.

Below:  Volunteer Annette Peksa was awarded the Volunteer if the year award by Elizabeth Wise, Executive Director Cathy Miller, and Sexual Assault program Director Jessica Bell.

 

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Lander ROTC HAVOC run benefits Agency

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Staff members Katie Strickland and Brandon Platt accept proceeds from race.  Katie and Brandon represented the agency by also participating in and completing the run.  See gallery for more pictures.

 

 

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