Safe Voices
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Safe Voices domestic violence shelter now pet-friendly
An effort to make the 17-bed shelter pet-friendly was capped by a visit Tuesday by TV personality Maria Menounos, who has been promoting Purina’s Purple Leash Project.
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Safe Voices to host 24-hour Helpline training
Safe Voices Helpline is often the first point of contact for those affected by domestic abuse, sex trafficking and exploitation who may be seeking support and resources.
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St. Michael’s Church supports Safe Voices
AUBURN — The women of St. Michael’s Church support Safe Voices, which runs a shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, year-round. The group sets up a Christmas tree with tags on it for the parishioners to take. The parishioners, buy gifts for the people at Safe […]
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Safe Voices to hold annual 5K fundraiser
Safe Voices’ annual 5K to End Domestic Violence returns to the Bates College campus on Saturday, June 1.
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Community Credit Union donates to Safe Voices
LEWISTON — Community Credit Union presented Safe Voices with a check for $500 on June 8 to help supply its food pantry at its shelter. Safe Voices offers support for those affected by domestic violence through offices in Farmington, Lewiston, South Paris/Norway and Rumford. The offices provide one-on-one support, support groups, children’s services, advocacy, information, referrals, […]
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There are many ways for people to take action to end domestic violence
As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, it is an opportunity to reflect on the ways we can all participate in making our communities safer places for everyone. Last year, domestic violence resource centers around the state adopted Take Action Maine as the theme for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It resonated so well […]
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Safe Voices seeks donors for holiday outreach
AUBURN — Safe Voices, the domestic violence prevention resource center based in Lewiston, invites businesses and community members to participate in its annual holiday programs Feed-a-Family and Adopt-a-Family. Individuals, businesses and community organizations may support one or both programs. Donors can help provide a happy holiday for parents and children who have had to flee […]
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Commit to ending personal exploitation
Sex trafficking. Sex exploitation. Slavery. Prostitution. One of these things is not like the others. During the past few months, a trend in the language used to describe victimization has emerged. This language seeks to dehumanize the very individual experiencing sexual assault daily, and this language wrongly simplifies the complexity of substance-use disorder and ignores […]
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Quilts donated to Safe Voices
Safe Voices has received more than 25 handmade quilts, along with pajamas, hats and mittens, from the Lisbon Krazy Kwilters. The quilts will be distributed to residents in Safe Voices’ domestic violence shelter programs. Quilters show their handiwork with Safe Voices staffer Victoria Stanton at the MTM Community Center in Lisbon.