HARBOR HOUSE
Orlando, Florida
Saturday, April 17, 3pm-6pm
We’re doing two really cool projects at this domestic violence shelter for women and families in Central Florida.
ONE: We’re collecting canned goods for the shelter. Each volunteer should collect 20-25 cans from their friends and neighbors (more if you can, impress me). We’ll re-organize and clean up the shelter’s pantry, then make dinner for its residents. You must RSVP to me for this project. The shelter’s location is a secret to protect the safety of it’s occupants. Once you RSVP via Facebook or email (info at discoversweet.com), you’ll be given further instructions.
TWO: We’re collecting old cell phones with chargers. An old cell phone can save a woman’s life. The 911 Cell Phone Drive is an established donation program where community partners host a drive to collect old and/or used cell phones. These cell phones are then taken to our partner, 911 Cell Phone Bank, who refurbishes and cleans all personal information from each phone in an environmentally friendly manner. Once cell phones are ready, Harbor House provides them to domestic violence survivors, free of charge. If you can’t join us for the project, please send in your old cell phones and charges. Click here to download your pre-paid mailing label.
** Please note SWEET with your donation.
WHAT IS HARBOR HOUSE?
Harbor House seeks to eliminate domestic violence in Central Florida by providing safety, shelter, empowerment, education and justice.
Harbor House provides safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, and emotional support, and legal advocacy for thousands of domestic violence survivors and their children each year. Harbor House also prepares survivors for re-entry into the community – connecting them to resources that will enable them to live independently, safely and peacefully.
HISTORY
During the 1970s — when talking about abuse was taboo — Barbara Moore, a domestic violence survivor realized the need for victims’ assistance programs in Orange County. Taking it upon herself to assist other victims in need, she assembled a small group of committed women and together they established Central Florida’s first domestic violence shelter — known today as Harbor House.
Over time, Harbor House has evolved and grown to meet the needs of Orange County. But, it has always remained true to its core values: empowerment, peace and advocacy.
Today, Harbor House is Orange County’s only state-certified domestic violence facility. As we work toward our overall goal of promoting peace in every home, we continue to support survivors of domestic violence and educate the community about the problem.
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