Walmart makes donation to Agency
/0 Comments/in News/by directorJune 29, 2015 – Beyond Abuse receives $500 donation from Greenwood’s newest Walmart store #6887. Funds will be used for the forensic interview room renovation project which has an estimated cost of $2500. Updates will include painting, sound proof panels, new chairs and a rug. A forensic interview, conducted by a trained professional in a safe and child friendly environment, obtains a statement from a child, in a sensitive, unbiased and fact-finding manner that will support accurate and fair decision making by the criminal justice and child protection systems.
If you would like to contribute to this fund, please contact director@beyondabuse.info or visit our website at www.beyondabuse.info.
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Dallas, Community Outreach, Walmart, Cathy Miller, Executive Director, Beyond Abuse and Carl, Store Manager, Walmart
July 2015 Volunteer training
/0 Comments/in News/by directorBeyond 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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Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Youth
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/0 Comments/in News/by directorVolunteers 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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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 2015
/0 Comments/in News/by directorThanks 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.
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.