spect” presentation is offered for middle and high school age young people. If you are inter- ested in hearing more about how YOU can make a differ- ence, contact Lily Moody or Lisa Triplett at (828) 758- 0888 or email at [email protected]. The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual vio- lence and to educate commu- nities and individuals on how to prevent sexual vio- lence. The Shelter Home offers a powerful preven- tion and recognition cur- riculum titled “Darkness to Light: Stewards of Chil- dren” to groups desiring to have an impact on the pre- vention of sexual abuse of children. The “Choose Re- Mildred Muhammad, the for- mer wife of convicted DC sniper John Muhammad, breaks her silence about the domestic violence she suf- fered in their marriage and the tragic events that occurred after their divorce, which led up to the October 2002 sniper killings in DC. Mildred wit- nessed firsthand John's bizarre plice, Lee Malvo, would later kill to carry out John's heinous plot to get custody of his and Mildred's children... permanently. What began as a domestic case eventu- ally victimized millions. It has taken years for Mildred and her children to heal from the fear and psychological trauma they en- dured. Mildred shares her personal story to show how domestic violence devastates entire families, includ- ing the children, and hopes that what she reveals will give new insight on this national social ill. http://www.mildredmuhammad.com/ April is INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Child Advocate 2 What happens To Donations 2 Sweet T’s On Main 3 Wish List Charlie’s Lunches 3 Flowers in Life’s Renovation 4 Volunteers in Action 4 Domestic Violence Program Corner 5 Peaceful Notes Peaceful Notes MARCH 2012 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1 SHELTER HOME OF CALDWELL COUNTY, INC . PO BOX 426 • LENOIR, NC 28645 Board of Directors Nancy Martin Chair Morris Reaves Vice-Chair Chris Cole Secretary Margaret Cannon Treasurer Kim Britt Tom Deighton Debra Eller Laura Gentry Lida Martinat Terri Neiderhammer Shell Pearce Rose Reighard Dr. Jane Roberts Nancy Rogers Sandra Williams Shelter Home Phone Numbers: Main Number: (828) 758-0888 Crisis Line: (828) 758-7088 24 hours a day behavior after he returned from the Gulf War, but no one-- including her family, friends, and local police--took her warnings seriously. Even when John kid- napped their three children for eighteen months, changed their identities and lived with them on the run in Antigua, or when he threatened to kill Mildred-- her pleas for help went unanswered and she was forced to live under- cover for eight months in a women's shelter. Everyone knew John as a charming and intelligent man. No one could fathom that he posed a serious threat to Mildred, let alone the 11 innocent victims he and his 15-year-old accom- Monday April 16, 2012 from Monday April 16, 2012 from 12:30pm 12:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm J. E. Broyhill Civic Center J. E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Boulevard Southeast Hudson, NC 28638-2672 (828) 726-2407 The public is cordially invited to attend this FREE presentation of her story “Scared Silent”.
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Ever wonder what happens to your donations after Ever wonder what happens to your donations after
you drop them off at The Shelter Home you drop them off at The Shelter Home
Of Caldwell County? Of Caldwell County?
Here is a brief break down. Donations are first processed Here is a brief break down. Donations are first processed
and sorted by type and use. All and sorted by type and use. All clothingclothing items are sorted by size items are sorted by size
and stored in our clothing closet. Our ladies and children then and stored in our clothing closet. Our ladies and children then
“shop” the clothing closet free of charge. Many of our clients “shop” the clothing closet free of charge. Many of our clients
come in with nothing. So all the clothing they will have will come come in with nothing. So all the clothing they will have will come
from this closet supported by your generosity. from this closet supported by your generosity.
Household items such as furniture, dishes, pictures etc. are Household items such as furniture, dishes, pictures etc. are
sorted and stored in one of our buildings until we have a client sorted and stored in one of our buildings until we have a client
move out. When our clients move out, we try to help them furnish move out. When our clients move out, we try to help them furnish
their apartment or home. We try to meet their every need from their apartment or home. We try to meet their every need from
dishes to towels, furniture, washer/dryer to beds sheets This dishes to towels, furniture, washer/dryer to beds sheets This
helps give them a new start to a better life. Starting over with helps give them a new start to a better life. Starting over with
nothing is a real hardship. THANKS to our community, our cli-nothing is a real hardship. THANKS to our community, our cli-
ents have your help in taking that next step toward a safer life for ents have your help in taking that next step toward a safer life for
themselves and their children.themselves and their children. P E A C E F U L N O T E S
Sweet T’s On Main P A G E 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 1
Shelter Home Wish List
Long before Sweet T’s On Main even opened its door, Its
owner Ms. Terry Coleman was forming a bond with the
women of The Shelter Home. During the remodeling process
Terry hired her first Shelter Home Employee Alexis Lawson.
Alexis was referred to Terry by another business owner. Terry
said Alexis was a very motivated woman, with a strong desire
to work. Since opening its doors 3 1/2 months ago, Terry has
hired 3 more women from The Shelter Home of Caldwell
County. When asked “If she would recommend other
businesses to hire women from The Shelter Home?” Terry
said “Without hesitation, yes I would.”
Terry shared that her reasons for opening Sweet T’s was
because she wanted to stay here in Caldwell County, and in
order to do that she had to make her own way, so she opened
her restaurant. She believes as a community we have to help
each other and for that reason she supports other local busi-
nesses and nonprofits. Thank you, Terry, for having faith in
our clients. We encourage others to follow your lead. If you
have questions contact, Lisa Triplett at 828-758-0888 for infor-
mation.
Household Items
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Paper Plates
Bleach
Kleenex
Laundry Baskets
Dryer Sheets
Cleaning products
Trash Bags
Hand Soap
Brooms and Mops
Towels
Coffee
Creamer
Sugar
CANNED FOOD
Diapers Size 3, 4 and 5
Twin vinyl mattress
covers
Vinyl pillow covers
New bed pillows and
twin sheet sets
Personal Items Hair Spray
Hairbrushes
Shaving Cream
Deodorant
New Bras
Bedroom Slippers
Ladies and Children’s
PJs
Miscellaneous Items
Alarm Clocks
Small Kitchen
Appliances
Gift Cards: Gasoline, Wal
-Mart, Grocery Stores
On behalf of our clients, we
accept gently used clothing,
furniture, dishes and appli-
ances. Our greatest wish for
the Wish List is donated
time from volunteers. If
you are interested in becom-
ing a part of the mission and
work that is the Shelter
Home of Caldwell County,
contact
Hope Bumgarner at
(828) 758-0888
Sweet T’s On Main was
Hiring women from The
Shelter Home even before its
doors were opened.
Charlie’s Lunch
Charile's Lunchboxes, along
with Lee Ann Luman, Wini-
fred Thurkill, and Margaret
Ann Luman donated 30
lunchboxes filled with good-
ies to The Shelter Home.
Thank you, Ladies.
Charlie's Lunch is a Christian,
evangelical ministry aimed at
ministering to the world's
neediest children and their
f a m i l i e s . S e e
www.charlieslunch.com/ or
http://www.initialoutfitters.com/
charlies-lunch/
for more information.
P A G E 4
Renovation and Expansion
Flowers in Life’s Garden The other day I over-
heard a conversation
between a client and a
staff member. That staff
member was telling the
client how proud she
was of her for how she
had grown since coming
to the shelter. After
hearing this I was
thinking about flowers
and how our ladies are
like flowers in life's
garden. Our ladies come
in as straggly little
seeds. They , like flow-
ers need to be tended.
We plant them with
care and we shower
them with love. Before
long you start to see
them grow. Then we fer-
tilize them with knowl-
edge and empower them
to grow stronger. Then,
we teach them to pull
the weeds around them
and look for their own
path. Sometimes this is
a difficult process, as it
often is a total life
change. Next thing you
know you have this
strong beautiful flower
that has the strength
to endure the hard-
ships of life . You then
have a woman who can
make it on her own
and continues to
bloom.
-by Hope Bumgarner
facility and double the resident capacity. We will grow from a 21 bed facility to a 40 bed fa-cility. The growth, however, is in more than space. The pro-grams will also grow to help meet the needs of families or individuals who are rebuilding as
they recover from the chaos of domestic vio-lence or sexual abuse and become survivors – not victims.
Your continued sup-port is still needed. If you’d like the opportu-nity to help, use the pledge card below. Thank You!
Plans have been final-ized and the project is soon to be underway.
A renovation and expansion capital pro-ject will renew the ex-isting 4.500 square foot structure, and will add 5,000 square feet of new construction to double the size of the
I would like to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault find a safe, satisfying, and fulfilling life. I also want to support school and community programs which help
prevent such violence from happening.
I pledge to give:_____ $5,000 _____$2,500 _____ $1,000 _____$500 _____$100 or Other $_______
My pledge is _____ a one time donation _____ Monthly _______Quarterly ______ Annual pledge of support for this Mission.
Pledge CardPledge Card
Name: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
E-mail: ___________________________
Proud to be sponsored by the
United Way of Caldwell County
I have enclosed my donation of $______
Shelter Home of Caldwell
County
P.O. Box 426
Pledge is designated for: Shelter Operations____ Capital Project_____ This pledge is in honor of :__________________________________ Mail notification to:________________________________________
________________________________________
The Shelter Home of Caldwell County, Inc. is a designated 501(c)3 private non-profit since 1978
P A G E 3 V O L U M E 5 , I S S U E 1
Last year we had a monthly
average of 26 volunteers
each month putting in a total
of 6,206 hours for the year.
These volunteers assisted in
many ways. We have volun-
teers that come in weekly for
child care so that residents
can attend group meetings.
We have volunteers come in
and sort clothing for the
clothing closet, making it
easier for our clients to find
the clothing they need. Some
of our volunteers (including
the CCC&TI early College
group) spent time painting
the rooms and hallways in-
side the Shelter. We had men
come in to mow and main-
tain our lawns.
Volunteers also come in
to teach crafts and skills to
our women and children.
Right now we have a vol-
unteer coming in and
teaching our clients job
and interview skills such a
resume writing. We also
have volunteers as recep-
tionists, This is one of the
most challenging volunteer
activities, but has huge re-
wards. These volunteers
have to learn how to take
crisis calls among other du-
ties. People from all walks
of life volunteer at The
Shelter Home for many dif-
ferent reasons.
If you would like to volun-
teer contact-Community
Outreach Coordinator,
Hope Bumgarner at
(828) 758-0888.
Liubov Skibo from Greer
Labs is helping with job search
skills including-
How to write a resume
How to do a cover letter
How to dress for an inter-
view
Conducting an interview
and Role Playing where each person is a interviewee
and interviewer.
Olivia Haynes from Parkway
Bank is teaching the basics of opening a checking and savings
account, how to develop a
budget and the importance of a
good credit score.
These “Mini Workshops”
will continue to be offered on a
regular basis. I am so fortunate
and so proud to be a member of such a caring community.
We have heard the phrase
“ It takes a village to raise a
child.” It also takes a commu-
nity with all the great resources
and agencies building bridges
with other agencies to meet the
needs of the single women and
the families that we serve.
By: Lisa Triplett– DV Manager
What a great beginning to
2012. We have implemented a
new program at The Shelter
Home that will bring valuable
information to our clients. We
have reached out to the commu-
nity and have several resources
that are coming to us to deliver
weekly “Work Shops.” Some
of the agencies and the topics
they are assisting in this new
program are listed below.
Family Resource Center –
Separation Anxiety, Discipline,
and Following Your Child’s
Interests.
Domestic Violence Program Corner
“ It takes
a village
to raise a
child.”
Volunteers in Action
Volunteer - Sven Picton,
hangs a shelf in
one of
T-House
Apartments.
CCC&TI
Early
College
Students spent
6 Fridays Volunteering.
Shelter Home Staff
The Shelter Home provides crisis services 24/7 and is able to do this because of the fine staff which is dedicated to
making the Shelter Home a place of healing and hope.
Sharon Poarch, Executive Director ..................................................................................................... [email protected] Jan Nash, Business Manager .............................................................................................................. [email protected]
Jan Smith, Court Advocate ................................................................................................................. [email protected] Lily Moody, Rape & Sexual Assault/Child Advocate ........................................................................ [email protected]
Lisa Triplett, Domestic Violence Program Manager ........................................................................... [email protected] Hope Bumgarner, Community Outreach Coordinator ............................................................................. [email protected]
Lori Jarvis, Child Advocate………………………………………………………………………………[email protected]
Barbara Price ...................................................................................................................................... [email protected] Tina Gilbert ........................................................................................................................................ [email protected]