Today’s Family Magazine – “Domestic Violence Awareness: Bringing it to the forefront in our society.”

In  the October 2015 edition of Today’s Family Magazine for Lake and Geauga Counties, you will find an article titled “Domestic Violence Awareness: Bringing it to the forefront in our society.” This article can be found on page four, with a continuance on page six in the magazine. This incredible article mentions Forbes House, in addition to other shelters and agencies that work with adults and children who may have been affected by domestic violence.

Wanda Simmons, Executive Director of Forbes House, was quoted on page four, stating, “Many survivors of domestic violence who enter our shelter, come to us broken, with very low self-esteem, needing a fresh start, unsure of themselves, require counseling, and oftentimes medication. Each individual client is uniquely serviced according to their immediate personal needs.”

The purpose of the article is to bring awareness to the community, by providing an extremely important message that there is help available to those who need it. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You can provide help by sharing these resources and important information with others in your community.

You can read the article by clicking Today’s Family, October 2015.  “Domestic Violence Awareness: Bringing it to the forefront in our society.”


Thank you Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Lake County

Thanks to the generosity of our September Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Lake County members and Sept luncheon guests on the campus of Lakeland Community College , the dynamic women of Forbes House walked away with loads of toiletries for their clients! Special thanks to Kathy Buse, President of Advancing Women in STEM, for sponsoring the luncheon and organizing the charitable donations for Forbes House!

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Thank you, Affordable Uniforms!

Forbes House would like to thank Karen and Michelle from Affordable Uniforms in Mentor, Ohio for providing us with a large donation of scrubs! Upon arrival to the shelter, our clients are able to take a shower and do their laundry. This helps to give a sense of comfort in their temporary home. Being able to provide our clients with clean clothing during the intake process is an amazing blessing. Thank you again for this generous donation!


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

On October 2nd, Forbes House and Tackle Domestic Violence partnered to host Purple Light Nights, which was created to kick start Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event was held in Downtown Willoughby, where the city illuminated the streets with purple lights, local bars served purple beverages, and community members participated in theWalk to Remember. This event promoted awareness about the severity of domestic violence, remembered those who have lost their lives, shared resourceful information for current survivors, and provide hope for people who may still be living in an abusive situation. To read more about the Walk to Remember and how Tackle Domestic Violence was inspired, please visit the following link to read the News Herald article.

To continue to help raise awareness about domestic violence, you can wear purple throughout the month of October, visit Forbes House and Tackle Domestic Violence , and like the Facebook pages for each organization. Forbes House has a 24/7 helpline, which can be reached at (440) 357-1018, to assist with answering any questions or helping in a crisis situation.

Tackle Domestic Violence - October 2nd      purple lights - Willoughby


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!

wlc                              oven grant


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.

To purchase a ticket please click here.

To download our flyer please click here.

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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

 

 


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

Can Abusers Change?