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Thank you
We’d like to give a big “thank you” to United Way of Lake County Women’s Leadership Council for awarding Forbes House with a grant that was used for a much needed new oven in our shelter. In 2014 alone, there were 15,252 meals prepared at the shelter for clients. At Forbes House, we have a family style dinner that our clients cook and enjoy together. The oven was delivered and installed today, allowing Forbes House to have two working ovens. All of the clients are very thrilled to be able to use the new unit. Thank you again!
Charity Classic Golf Outing
Join us for a great day on the course with 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, award ceremony, blind auction, wine pull and more. Golfers pay $130 per person, which includes a bounce back golf certificate to Quail Hollow Country Club for non-Members. Quail Hollow Members receive a round of golf at Firestone Country Club. Dinner-only option also available for $40 per person. Invite your friends, family, Members and Guests.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Ohio
Greetings Forbes House Friends and Survivors,
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Ohio as a resolution from Ohio Governor John Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor. According to a report provided by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OJCS), sexual assault–violence continues to increase, and awareness is more critical than ever. Please see the attached information regarding statistics as reported by an OJCS researcher.
From the desk of the Governor of Ohio
Sexual assault Ohio statistics
Congratulations to The Honorable Colleen A. Falkowski
Congratulations to The Honorable Colleen A. Falkowski, for receiving the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation Presidential Award for Pro Bono Service, a reward truly deserved! Thank you Judge Falkowski for all that you do!!
From the Desk of the Executive Director. Did you know…?
Forbes House provides a safe haven for individuals who are victims of domestic violence, and is one stop along the journey of regaining self-control. Along the road to becoming whole again, as well as refraining from being re-victimized, it’s very important to remain vigilant regarding evident signs of an abuser’s sincere desire to change their abusive behavior.
Lundy Bancroft, author of “Why does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men”, provides a list of changes to look for that may indicate an abuser is making progress in his/her recovery, and the place to start to measure change.
Signs an Abuser Can Change
- Admitting fully to what he/she has done
- Stopping excuse-making
- Making amends
- Accepting responsibility and recognizing that abuse is a choice
- Not declaring themselves “cured,” but rather accepting that overcoming abusiveness is a decades- long process
- Demonstrating respectful, kind, and supportive behaviors
- Not blaming their partner or children for the consequences of their actions
- Changing how they respond to their partner or former partner’s anger and grievances
- Not demanding credit for improvements they’ve made
2015 Winter Volunteer Training Program
Forbes House is excited to announce our upcoming Volunteer Training Program which will be held on Friday afternoons, March 13th and March 20th from 12 PM to 5 PM and March 27th from 12 PM to 6 PM.
This meaningful training is comprised of a total of 16 hours over three training dates and provides an educational experience of the services offered by our shelter and our promotion of community awareness of the plight of domestic violence victims. Refreshments will be provided, and Certificates of Completion are available at the end of the training.
Volunteerism is a true gift from the heart for which no words of thanks are ever adequate. The support of our community is vital to the success of our mission, and we are truly grateful for those who selflessly give of their own precious time to help our cause. There are many volunteer opportunities available from guidance with life skills to outside event assistance. We encourage volunteers to share what they enjoy and excel at doing when volunteering. If you or someone you know is interested in helping your community, please complete our Volunteer Application Form at http://forbeshouse.wfcstaging.com/volunteer-application/. For more information, please e-mail us at info@forbeshouse.wfcstaging.com.
Please join our cause to end the suffering caused by domestic violence.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Support National Domestic Violence Awareness at The Great Lakes Mall
Stop by our booth and see us this Saturday, Sept.27th at the Macy’s Concourse at The Great Lakes Mall from 10am-6pm. Pick up a purple ribbon to wear during the month of October to show your support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Also, fill out a free raffle ticket and possibly win one of three gift baskets to be awarded throughout the day! Drawings to be held at Noon, 3pm and 5:45pm. See you there!
Lake County Fair visitors are welcome to stop by!
All Lake County Fair goers are welcomed to stop and say hi to us this week. Our booth, which is in the Commercial/Community Building, is scheduled to be manned with FH Staff and FH Volunteers from Noon-9 pm each day. We hope that all children attending the fair will stop in our booth, sign their name to a “Hands are not for Hitting” Hand and hang it on our Good Citizen Line. Adults are encouraged to sign a hand as well, being a Good Citizen has no age limit. See you at the Fair!
