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Shelter for Battered Women

Shelter for Battered Women
Chances are you know someone living in a violent situation--someone who isn't sure where to turn for help. United Family Services' Shelter for Battered Women offers counseling, residential services and support groups. More than a shelter, we offer the following services:
24-hour domestic violence crisis line
counseling for women and children
support groups for women and children
substance abuse program
educational groups
Heart To Heart Teen Theatre
speakers' bureau
domestic violence training
30-day emergency shelter, food and clothing
information and referral
legal clinics on domestic violence issues
All of our counseling, education and support groups are open to women dealing with domestic violence. Even if you don't need residential services, we have something for you and your children.United Family Services believes that domestic violence is destructive to individuals, families and society. We work to end violence in every home. For more information about The Shelter for Battered Women, call 704.332.2513 (24-hours).

Make A Difference
Founded in 1909, United Family Services has a rich history of providing quality and needed services to families in our community. Our services are supported by gifts from individuals, foundations, government grants and United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc.Donations are never taken for granted at United Family Services. We recognize that when we receive a gift, be it large or small, our responsibility is to manage the funds in the most prudent way possible and as the donor requested.

Monetary Donations
Make an online donation to United Family Servicesor mail your donation to: United Family ServicesPO Box 36667Charlotte, NC 28236

Memorial and Tribute Gifts
With Memorial and Tribute gift donations of $25 or more to United Family Services, a special personalized Memorial or Tribute card sent directly to the recipient.

Other ways you can help
Share your time through our various volunteer opportunities.
Make a wish list donation.
Help victims of domestic violence by participating in our cell phone donation program.
Support UFS when you grocery shop at Bi-Lo. Call 877.426.6783 and sign up as a Bi-Lo Booster for UFS (#1491).Together, we can make a difference.

Wish List Donation
United Family Services also gratefully accepts donations of items found on our Wish List.

Counseling & Education
Modeling clay
Teddy bears
Coloring books/crayons/stickers/drawing pads

Crisis Intervention & Advocacy
New sweat suits and T-shirts/cotton elastic waist shorts (all sizes)
New toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash, washcloths
New ladies’ and children’s underwear (all sizes)
Gallon Ziploc bags
24-to 100-piece kids’ puzzles

Domestic Violence Services
Diapers—size 2 and up
Used cell phones (no larger than 6 in. X 3 in. and no older than five years
New or used twin-size bed sheets; blankets
Paper towels and toilet paper; paper cups and plates
35MM film
Umbrellas
Alarm clocks
Tickets to local attractions (Carowinds, Discovery Place, ImaginOn, etc.)

General Program
Office supplies (paper, pens, ink cartridges, fax cartridges)
Office desk
Paper shredder
Portable easel w/ carrying case
Display board
Movie and restaurant gift certificates

Volunteers
Court Advocates (must be available during daytime hours)
Office and Data Entry Assistants
Spanish-English Translators
Child-care
Volunteers 704.367.2705

Mission
To inspire individuals, families and communities to find solutions that create a better future
http://www.unitedfamilyservices.org/

http://www.unitedfamilyservices.com/howyoucanmakeadifference.html

Friday, July 21, 2006

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Women's Circle of Giving
	Shelter for Battered Women Shelter for Battered Women Chances are you know someone living in a violent situation--someone who isn't sure where to turn for help. United Family Services' Shelter for Battered Women offers counseling, residential services and support groups. More than a shelter, we offer the following services: 24-hour domestic violence crisis line counseling for women and children support groups for women and children substance abuse program educational groups Heart To Heart Teen Theatre speakers' bureau domestic violence training 30-day emergency shelter, food and clothing information and referral legal clinics on domestic violence issues All of our counseling, education and support groups are open to women dealing with domestic violence. Even if you don't need residential services, we have something for you and your children.United Family Services believes that domestic violence is destructive to individuals, families and society. We work to end violence in every home. For more information about The Shelter for Battered Women, call 704.332.2513 (24-hours). Make A Difference Founded in 1909, United Family Services has a rich history of providing quality and needed services to families in our community. Our services are supported by gifts from individuals, foundations, government grants and United Way of Central Carolinas, Inc.Donations are never taken for granted at United Family Services. We recognize that when we receive a gift, be it large or small, our responsibility is to manage the funds in the most prudent way possible and as the donor requested. Monetary Donations Make an online donation to United Family Servicesor mail your donation to: United Family ServicesPO Box 36667Charlotte, NC 28236 Memorial and Tribute Gifts With Memorial and Tribute gift donations of $25 or more to United Family Services, a special personalized Memorial or Tribute card sent directly to the recipient. Other ways you can help Share your time through our various volunteer opportunities. Make a wish list donation. Help victims of domestic violence by participating in our cell phone donation program. Support UFS when you grocery shop at Bi-Lo. Call 877.426.6783 and sign up as a Bi-Lo Booster for UFS (#1491).Together, we can make a difference. Wish List Donation United Family Services also gratefully accepts donations of items found on our Wish List. Counseling & Education Modeling clay Teddy bears Coloring books/crayons/stickers/drawing pads Crisis Intervention & Advocacy New sweat suits and T-shirts/cotton elastic waist shorts (all sizes) New toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash, washcloths New ladies’ and children’s underwear (all sizes) Gallon Ziploc bags 24-to 100-piece kids’ puzzles Domestic Violence Services Diapers—size 2 and up Used cell phones (no larger than 6 in. X 3 in. and no older than five years New or used twin-size bed sheets; blankets Paper towels and toilet paper; paper cups and plates 35MM film Umbrellas Alarm clocks Tickets to local attractions (Carowinds, Discovery Place, ImaginOn, etc.) General Program Office supplies (paper, pens, ink cartridges, fax cartridges) Office desk Paper shredder Portable easel w/ carrying case Display board Movie and restaurant gift certificates Volunteers Court Advocates (must be available during daytime hours) Office and Data Entry Assistants Spanish-English Translators Child-care Volunteers 704.367.2705 Mission To inspire individuals, families and communities to find solutions that create a better future http://www.unitedfamilyservices.org/ http://www.unitedfamilyservices.com/howyoucanmakeadifference.html Friday, July 21, 2006 Comments: Post a Comment