File - Family Abuse Services, Inc., Frankfort, KY

SPEAKING OF
Sanctuary Of Love
And Caring for
Everyone
2016 Volume 1
We Are
I am 22 years old and have moved all over - several houses, thirteen
different schools - and to be honest, this is the first time I have ever felt
safe! Here in the SOLACE House, it is also the first time I have ever
felt at home. It’s a beautiful place and such an amazing thing FASI
does for us victims of domestic violence. Now I know I can come home
every day and not worry about any harm or danger coming my way. I
can come home to my family and we can be ourselves for the first time
in forever. We can actually be who we are, I can let my boys play and
not be afraid of them being kids. I am so grateful we found this organization. I might’ve had to go down a horrible road just to get here but it
doesn’t matter anymore because HERE is home. We feel loved here.
Being a part of such a wonderful program and wonderful home, being
around such amazing people who we can confide in - I couldn’t imagine
anything else! We didn’t just find a safe house and FRIENDS, we found
a FAMILY and a home. For the first time in twenty years I can honestly
say I am happy! I am blessed to be in this program.
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"What you can do, we cannot do and what we can do, you
cannot do, but together we can do something beautiful."
Mother Teresa
Dear Friends,
“Faith”….. My one word that sums it all up as
I look back over our progress in 2015 as well as
what lies ahead in 2016! With the significant
number of recent changes, I often pause to
remind myself of something Franklin D. Roosevelt once said,
“The only limit to our realization of
tomorrow will be our doubts of today.
Let us move forward with strong
and active faith.”
2015 was a year of change but faith has been, and continues to be,
what keeps us moving forward! And hearing from those that have gone
through our program and moved on to a safe and independent life, lets me
know we are doing the right things.
First and foremost, our clients continue to have faith in us and we
must not let them down. They trust that if or when the need arises, we are
there to assist them and their family. The increase in cases of domestic
violence within the celebrity population has brought with it the much needed increase of awareness and recognition of unacceptable, abusive behavior.
Secondly, I personally placed a great deal of faith in all those that
volunteered their time throughout the year. I wasn’t sure at the start of the
year how we were going to make it happen. But when we needed assistance, all we had to do was ask! From our hotline volunteers to our annual
Blues Festival workers, from our contractors to our talented board members, the hours you donated made a significant impact on our progress with
our new facility and services we provide to our clients. We are grateful to
you for your selfless desire to help fulfill our mission!
Lastly, we put a huge amount of faith in the community when it
came to raising the funds required to make SOLACE a safe and welcoming
home for our victims of abuse. You did not let us down! Our local businesses, churches and many individual contributors rose to the challenge and
with it came furniture & appliances, a solid security system, furnishings
and repair work needed just to open our doors.
As we look ahead to 2016, we know there is still much more to be
done, both at SOLACE and expanding on our services. But we will move
forward with ‘strong and active faith.’
Cindy Fogg, Former Chair (2015)
LIFE AFTER SOLACE
You touch so many lives and have given me so much.
How do you thank people for just being themselves? Without your strength, knowledge, and guidance, I would not be
out of my living hell. I’ll never forget the first day I came to
the FASI office and safe house. I was so scared….angry…..
hopeless, etc. Each of you just kept being yourselves and
with that, you re-gave me strength and belief in myself.
Therefore, I give all of you these words as a visual reminder
of all that you are and give.
Thank you and hope you know this comes from my
heart.
-- Former FASI Client
Family Abuse Services, Inc. is dedicated to breaking the cycle of
family violence. To be clear, family violence includes children and
the elderly, men and women and domestic partners. Through the
SOLACE House, FASI offers safe, temporary housing for those
who are forced to flee their home to escape violence. We coordinate with other community agencies to ensure that victims receive the counseling, care and services they so desperately need.
FASI is often confused with other organizations that offer temporary housing, such as shelters for the homeless. While these shelters certainly have a very important role to play in our society,
FASI is not a shelter as safe housing is just one of the many services our organization provides.
Our Solace House remains full or nearly full as the demand is
great. Clients come to us from our hotline referral, the court
system, hospitals, neighboring counties and from out of state. We
have a committed, passionate staff, backed by a strong board who
are ready to go to work to fulfill our mission. Fleeing an abuser
takes courage, and at times, a great deal of planning. We cannot
turn away someone who has finally made the decision and taken
the first step toward breaking free from the cycle of violence.
I am excited to take on my new role as Board Chair after serving on the FASI Board for the past 2 1/2 years. I have become
acutely aware of the cycle of violence that exists all around us
today. While I know it has always been there, perhaps I just
didn't know to what extent violence exists within our community.
But, now that I have come face to face with those who have been
abused, looked into the eyes of someone hurting, heard their stories and have seen firsthand the bruises and felt their fear, I can
tell you Frankfort, Georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville and
surrounding areas, we have a problem and you can help.
If you are interested in learning more about Family Abuse Services and how you can help, please contact us at (502)229-6116 or
by e-mail at [email protected].
Ann Morse, Chair
Month after month our HOTLINE Volunteers devote their time to respond
to the emergency phone calls we receive. Having a 24-hour crisis hotline
for domestic violence victims is of
great importance. Being able to continuously rely on our volunteers to be
prepared and ready to help our callers
(usually at the last minute) is truly
something for which we are grateful!.
We appreciate all you do !
The MUTUALITY OF GIVING AND SERVING
GRATITUDE
To every client who called and asked for our
help—to every victim who had the courage to leave
and ask us for a safe place to live—for every person
who trusted us, believed we could help, listened to
our words of encouragement and kept growing—to
all those who stepped out with blind faith hoping
everything would be okay—to the many women,
men, and children who walked the halls of our safe
house and allowed it to become a home—we want to
say thank you!
In our last newsletter
we were seeking new
office space. Thanks to
our readers who passed
the word along, we
were able to find a
perfect office location
at 231 Hanna Place
We would like to share
our gratitude to David
Vaughn of Frankfort
Realty for being so
helpful and kind to our
organization.
We are grateful you gave us the opportunity to
serve you. Thank you for putting your trust in us.
A mile in FASI’S ShoeS ….
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his [her] point of view... Until
you climb inside of his [her] skin and walk around in it.”
- from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Let’s face it…... it feels good to do something for someone else. Whether you pat yourself on the back for
doing a ‘good deed’ for the day, or you feel you’re doing what God has asked of you, or you’re just the kind of person who likes to pay it forward. For myriad reasons we do things for other people. Family Abuse Services is no
different. At one point several years ago, a few people decided that something must be done to help the individuals in Franklin County who are seeking to escape domestic violence……..and thus, this organization was born.
Every year the opportunities to help more people continue to grow.
There is mutuality in giving and serving others. As the giver, we tend to think it is the receiver who
should be and is most grateful, but in the end, the giver receives a measure of joy and satisfaction all their own.
This newsletter is dedicated to how grateful we are for the many donators who gave to FASI throughout 2015, but
we also want to dedicate this newsletter to the clients who gave us the opportunity to help them, teach them a new
way to move forward, and allowed us to be the safe place to turn when the life they were living was absent of safety
and security.
- A Note from the Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DONATE TODAY!
Yes, I would like to help you fulfill your mission of eliminating domestic abuse in Franklin County.
Ann Morse, Chair
Cindy Fogg, Vice Chair
You can count on my support to help survivors right now.
Nadine Cox, Treasurer
Sherry Harrod, Secretary
Shannan Rome
Scott Rollins
Ronda Sloan
Kaye Triplett
Sherry Wade
Marti Booth
I would like to donate $ ____________ every month to help support abuse survivors.
Stephen Sanders
Susan Hopkins,
CHECK (payable to Family Abuse Services, Inc.)
Fred Deaton
Det. Mark Little
Rick Sparks
Pat Melton
$600 helps provide longer term housing for one month at safe house
$250 provides multiple meals or basic hygiene and household items for 2 victims
$100 provides two nights of short term emergency housing and food
$50 provides immediate, emergency one-time needs for a victim
NAME: ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE ZIP: ____________________________________________________
STAFF
PHONE: ___________________________________________________________
Samuella “Sam” Daum - Executive Director
Myrna Herron – Office Staff
Auda Lewis - Property Manager
EMAIL: ____________________________________________________________
The Capital City Blues and River Festival, which is our largest fundraiser, was a huge success this past
August! The weather was beautiful the entire evening. A new venture for FASI this year was our Daytime Vendor Fair. We owe a huge shout out to Melissa Bybee-Fields
(our former Volunteer Coordinator). She did a fabulous effort organizing and overseeing this daytime activity.
The evening events began as early
as 5:00 with attendees coming in to
set up their camping chairs, food, coolers, and get ready for an evening of
Blues music, BBQ, fun, and chillin’ out
on the river. This year we had a unique
opening band. A great group of local
talent, including Mayor Bill May, Bobby Redding, Video Dave Rodgers, Dr.
Brad Chase, Matty Rodgers, Dan Eaton, Bill VanArsdale and Ron Lucus, came together earlier in the year
to form the band Catfish Alley. The headliner band, Toad Strangler, returned this year from Bowling
Green to perform some incredible Blues with a touch of rock n roll.
The Frankfort Police Department came out to grill burgers and brats and Staxx provided their
delicious barbeque.
Then to sweeten up the evening, we
had a delicious array of desserts to
be auctioned off - everything from
Blueberry Cake to Cherry Pie to
Cream Horns and Cannoli's. Lastly,
we had an incredible silent auction
with something unique for all of our
bidders - artwork from Keeneland,
UK Basketball and Football tickets,
a Trifecta Package from Churchill Downs and over 15
other items.
We are grateful to the many people who came out to support Family Abuse Services. Because of
your participation and devotion, we were able to raise money to help us continue serving this community.
Join us this year for another go ‘round….. on Saturday, August 27th, 2016 we will be back on the river
again. Tickets are $25 and tables for eight remain $250. We’ve got several food options and encourage
you to purchase your food at the festival as all proceeds will be
donated to benefit FASI. Looking forward to seeing all of you
there.
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……. AND THE MANY PEOPLE, COMPANIES, CHURCHES,
AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE
BEDS
SECURITY SYSTEM
Capital City Christian Church
Graviss McDonald’s
Sealy Tempur-Pedic
Liberty Telephone
Exel
First Christian Church
Furniture Liquidators
Franklin Co. Fraternal
Order of Police
Many ANONYMOUS Donors!....
You know who you are!
Sherry Lile
Linda Younkin
Samuel Marcus
Sharon Koontz
Meredith & Steven Siler
Brenda OBrien
Commonwealth Credit Union
Frankfort Alumnae
Chapter Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
The Estate of Lurene Stivers
Bridgeport Christian Church
Sherri Bell
Pat Greer
Faye Wise-Hall
Kathy Moore
Gilbert’s Furniture
Bobbye Brown
Barbara Ferguson
FASI Board Members
Furniture Liquidators
The Estate of Clara Ferguson
Frankfort Civitan Club
Highland Christian Church
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
United Methodist Women
Thank
You!
Vanessa Brewer
First Baptist Church Singing Bridge
Teasley Fire Protection
REPAIR WORK
Clyde Reynolds
Richard Lawrence
Mark Wilson
Jill & Thomas Midkiff
Richard Silver
Mary Taulbee
Altrusa Club
Brian & Lorrie Devers
VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Marti Congleton
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Frankfort Ward
Jack & Charlotte Brister
Leadership Frankfort
Mary Watts
South Frankfort Presbyterian Church
Sara Garner
Lowell Scott
Frankfort Boy Scout Pack 65
Jim Walpert
A Most UNUSUAL Request
Occasionally we have a client who has
done everything right! They’ve worked
hard, put forth 110% in every effort,
maintained employment, a positive attitude, followed the SOLACE program,
refrains from drugs and alcohol, makes
many positive changes, etc. Yet there
remains one or two challenges that keep
preventing complete success. We currently have one such individual. This
person is in immediate need of a reliable
vehicle. We realize this is quite a large
request, but if you, or someone you
know would be willing to donate a
vehicle to help this client, we would
greatly appreciate it and it would help
ensure their continued success. Thank
you for keeping this request in mind.
Contact us at 502-229-6116
station
DONATION
THANK YOU
We want to recognize the following companies and individuals and express
our utmost appreciation for their generous donations throughout the year.
Allison-Collins Glass Works
Graviss McDonald’s
Mary Watts
Martin Serafini
Ann Lancaster
Catfish Alley
Myrna Herron
Mr. & Mrs. John Cosby
Betty Detwiler
Toad Strangler
Signs, Etc.
Nadine Cox
Bobbye Brown
Norma Wigglesworth
Bridgeport Christian Church
Wendell Thomas
Brian and Lorrie Devers
Peaks Mill Christian Church
Mark Tackett
Frankfort Transit
Candace Raglin
Richard and Patricia Ford
Max Effect Pest Control
Monica Raines
Capital City Christian Church
Robert Hodges
Alpha Delta Kappa
Louella Cass
Ronda Sloan
Eloise Webb
Stephanie Frye
George Stokes
Frankfort Christian Academy
Janet Sipila
Frankfort Regional Medical
Center
Jane Smith
Helping Hands
Joanne Campbell
David and Irene Vaughn
John & Jenny Goins
Frankfort Convention Center
Centria
Church Women United
Linda Axom
Craig Hahn
David Sturm
Debra Marraccini
Dorothy Alexander
Dorothy Herzel
Women of South Frankfort
Presbyterian Church
Kelly Mark Hickerson
Encore Investment
Frankfort Realty
WHHS Dance Team
Latter Day Saints
Frankfort Parks and
Recreational Dept.
Kentucky State University
Staxx BBQ
Sheila White
Jim Webb
Frankfort Police Department
G. Scott & Associates
DeAnn Stephens, Channel 27
Simply Garden
ABC 36 Good Day Kentucky
Peggy Williams
AAA Professional Home
Inspectors
Farmers Bank
Layne & Associates
Joe Penn Auction Services
O’Brien-Gates GMC
First Federal Bank
Whitaker Bank
Greenhouse 17
Lowell & Elizabeth Scott
Harrod Concrete and Stone Co.
M. Scott Smith
The many who donated items for our silent
and live auctions at the Capital City Blues and
River Festival
All the businesses who set up at our
Vendor Fair
Our Volunteers and KSU Interns
All individuals and companies who donate
printing and copying services.
Various individuals who wish to remain
anonymous.
Please accept our apologies if your name
or company was not listed. We do our
best to remember everyone’s generosity,
but occasionally we have accidental oversights. However, your donations are
equally as important and appreciated.
WISH LIST
Due to the increase in office activity, there has been a natural increase in the use of office
products and supplies. These supplies have been added to our list in addition to the needs
for SOLACE. Gift Cards are always excepted in lieu of purchasing specific items.
Gift Cards for Kroger or Wal-Mart, Printer ink for: HP 60 (Black and Color); Paper Towels; Toilet
Tissue; Laundry Detergent (regular and fragrance-free); Newborn Diapers, Trash Bags (Tall Kitchen); Pot
Holders and Kitchen Towels, Gently used sheets (Twin only), Bathroom towels, Mops, Brooms, Dustpans
Family Abuse Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 1121
Frankfort, KY 40602
OUR MISSION
Family Abuse Services, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of
family violence. FASI operates SOLACE, the community’s only housing for domestic violence and
elder abuse victims. FASI also strives to build awareness of child abuse, partner abuse and elder
abuse issues. The members of the organization include representatives from the court system, law
enforcement, local government, social services, education and interested citizens.
SOLACE
FASI maintains SOLACE which is this community’s only family violence safe
house providing temporary housing to domestic violence and elder abuse victims.
BUILDING AWARENESS
FASI works with law enforcement, education, elected officials, the business
community and other public agencies to build awareness of how family violence
impacts individuals and this community.
COORDINATING SERVICES
FASI works with other community agencies to ensure that victims receive
critical care and services.