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🕯️💜 Thank You for Making Our 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil So Meaningful! 💜🕯️ With hearts full of gratitude, we want to thank everyone who helped make WRCDV/In Safe Company’s 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month such a special and meaningful evening. From our mini-community resource fair and inspiring messages of encouragement to the music, community togetherness, and heartfelt moments honoring the lives lost to domestic violence in DeKalb County, every part of the evening reminded us of the power of coming together with compassion, hope, and purpose. To our dedicated staff, amazing volunteers, valued community partners, and generous supporters- THANK YOU! Your time, love, and commitment helped bring this event to life and reignited our shared mission of creating a society free from violence. Thank you for standing in solidarity with survivors and helping our community to renew its commitment to building a safer, more compassionate future for all. From Silence to Safety, One Voice at a Time.🕯️💜 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence #CommunityTogetherness #WRCDV #InSafeCompany

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 This month, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and reaffirm our commitment to creating communities where everyone can live safely and free from violence. In Safe Company (formerly Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence/WRCDV) is here for survivors with: 🏠 Emergency safe housing and housing support 📞 24/7 domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines ⚖️ Legal advocacy and court support 💜 Community-based advocacy and safety planning 🫶 Individual counseling and support groups 👧🏽 Child and youth advocacy and prevention programs 🌿 Mental health, wellness, and healing services 🤝 Supervised visitation and safe exchange services 📚 Education, prevention, and community outreach All survivors deserve to be heard, believed, supported, and safe. You are not alone, and help is available. 📞 Domestic Violence Hotline: 404-688-9436 📞 Sexual Assault Hotline: 404-377-1428 www.WRCDV.org InSafeCompany.org coming soon. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DVAM #InSafeCompany #EndDomesticViolence #SurvivorSupport #YouAreNotAlone

🎉 Congratulations on Your Retirement, Marilyn! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Marilyn Stinson and an extraordinary career dedicated to creating safety, justice, and hope for survivors of domestic violence. Since 1998, Marilyn’s leadership, vision, and compassion have transformed systems and changed countless lives. From her groundbreaking work advancing Temporary Protective Order proceedings to spearheading the creation of Nia’s Place, Georgia’s first supervised visitation and safe exchange center for families impacted by domestic violence, her impact will be felt for generations to come. Marilyn, thank you for your unwavering commitment, your courageous leadership, and the countless ways you have made our communities safer. Your legacy is one of compassion, innovation, and lasting change. 💜 Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement, Marilyn! We wish you joy, fulfillment, and wonderful adventures in this next chapter. #CongratulationsMarilyn #HappyRetirement #ThankYouMarilyn #DomesticViolenceAdvocacy #SurvivorSupport #Leadership #LegacyOfService #NiasPlace #MakingADifference

A call for help can change everything. ❤️ Within seven months, Donita lost her mother, grandmother, and brother. At the same time, she was living with a partner who was hurting her. After another hospitalization, she remembered her mother’s advice: Get out. Get help. So she called our domestic violence hotline. Donita and her 16-year-old son, Malik, came to our safe house carrying grief, fear, and uncertainty. With support, they began rebuilding, together and individually. Donita found safety, housing, employment, and a renewed sense of purpose. Today, she is a Certified Peer Specialist, using her own experience to help others find their way forward. And Malik found his voice. Through mentoring, Camp PEACE, and GameChangers, he grew into a confident young leader. He even began dreaming about college and his future. This summer, we watched them walk into their very own home. Donita held the keys to her first apartment. Malik stepped into his own room. In 2025, 5,384 people made the same call Donita did. Each one was reaching for something different. Each one deserves the chance to find it. “I don’t have to let this moment in time define who I become, but I can use it to strengthen who I can become.” — Donita #ImpactReport #SurvivorStrength #HopeAfterAbuse #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CommunitySupport

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 💜 For survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, trauma can bring feelings of fear, isolation, and hopelessness. At WRCDV, we’re here to remind survivors that they are not alone. Our confidential services provide support, safety, and hope for those navigating the effects of abuse. Your life matters. Your story matters. Help is available. 24/7 DV Hotline: (404) 688-9436 24/7 SA Hotline: (404) 377-1428 #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #WRCDV #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SexualAssaultAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #HopeAndHealing

🎒 Back-to-School, Back to Healthy Relationships As a new school year begins, it’s a good time to talk with the young people in our lives about what healthy relationships look like. Healthy relationships include: 💜 Respect for boundaries 🗣️ Open and honest communication 🤝 Trust and mutual respect 🔐 Privacy- not demanding passwords or constant monitoring ❤️ The freedom to spend time with friends and family ✋ The ability to say “no” without fear or pressure 🛟Let young people know help is available. Remind them that they deserve relationships built on respect, trust, safety, and consent, and that asking for help is never their fault. Dating violence can happen to anyone, and knowing the warning signs can make a difference. This school year, let’s remind our teens: You deserve relationships where you feel safe, respected, heard, and valued. #WRCDV #HealthyRelationships #BackToSchool #TeenDatingViolence #EndDatingViolence #RelationshipSafety

On National Nonprofit Day, we reflect on the strength of our community and the collective impact we make together. At The Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, we are honored to serve survivors in Decatur and throughout our community through safety planning, advocacy, education, emergency shelter, hotline support, and support groups. This work is only possible because of the compassion and commitment of those who stand with us. We extend our sincere gratitude to our supporters, donors, volunteers, advocates, and community partners. Your dedication helps create pathways to safety, healing, and empowerment for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. As we look ahead, we invite you to continue standing with us, whether by volunteering your time, making a gift, sharing resources, or learning more about our mission. Together, we can build a safer, more supportive community for all. If you or someone you know needs support, please call our 24-hour hotline at (404) 688-9436. #NationalNonprofitDay #EndDomesticViolence

Safety Planning 101 🛡️ A safety plan is a personalized plan to help you think through what you can do before, during, and after an unsafe situation. You don’t have to navigate it alone. A safety plan might include: • Identifying a safe place you can go • Choosing trusted people you can contact for support • Keeping important documents, medications, keys, and other essentials accessible, if it is safe to do so • Thinking about safe ways to communicate with others • Planning for the safety of children and pets • Considering how an abusive partner may monitor your phone, location, accounts, or online activity • Talking with a trained advocate about options that fit your individual situation There is no one-size-fits-all safety plan. Your safety needs and circumstances are unique, and leaving an abusive relationship can sometimes increase danger. A trained advocate can help you create a plan based on your situation. 📞 WRCDV 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 404-688-9436 📞 WRCDV 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 404-377-1428 If you are in immediate danger, call 911. You are not alone. Support is available, and you deserve to feel safe. ❤️ #SafetyPlanning #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorSupport #EndDomesticViolence #WRCDV

Every survivor's journey begins with a single step. Earlier this year, a mother of four reached out to WRCDV's crisis line after leaving a years-long abusive relationship. She was facing eviction, struggling to provide for her children, and feeling the overwhelming pressure to return to her abuser just to keep a roof over their heads. Because of the generosity of our community, WRCDV was able to provide emergency rental assistance, helping her remain safely housed and avoid returning to a dangerous situation. Since then, she has joined our support group, reconnected with family, enrolled in a GED program, and is working toward a future of safety, stability, and financial independence for herself and her children. Stories like this remind us that when survivors have access to the right support at the right time, lives can change. Together, we're helping families break the cycle of violence and thrive. 💜 #HopeStartsHere #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #HousingStability #DVAwareness #CommunityImpact #WRCDV #BreakTheCycle

💜 WRCDV is Here for You. At WRCDV, we believe everyone deserves to live free from violence. We provide FREE, confidential, survivor-centered services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, including: ✨ 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline – Crisis support, safety planning, and referrals 🏠 Emergency Safe House for survivors and their children 🤝 Community-Based Advocacy & Case Management ⚖️ Legal Advocacy, including Temporary Protective Order assistance and court accompaniment 💜 Support Groups & Individual Counseling 🧒 Children & Youth Advocacy & Camp PEACE 🏡 Housing Support & Transitional Housing Services 🌸 Sexual Assault Services, including crisis intervention, forensic medical exam advocacy, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education 👨‍👩‍👧 Nia's Place – Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange 📚 Community Education & Prevention Outreach that promotes healthy relationships and helps prevent violence before it starts. 📞 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: (404) 688-9436 📞 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: (404) 377-1428 ☎️ Community Office: (404) 370-7670 📧 Email: info@wrcdv.org No one should face violence alone. Whether you need support, resources, or someone to listen, WRCDV is here to help. Together, We Can End Violence. 💜 #WRCDV #TogetherWeCanEndViolence #EndDomesticViolence #EndSexualAssault #SurvivorCentered #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SexualAssaultAwareness #SupportSurvivors #CommunityAdvocacy #LegalAdvocacy #SafeHousing #CommunityEducation #ViolencePrevention #HealthyRelationships #CampPEACE #ChildrenAndYouthAdvocacy #NiasPlace #SupervisedVisitation #SafeExchange #HousingSupport #HopeHealingSafety

Healing after trauma isn't just about physical safety. Emotional healing matters, too. During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we're recognizing the importance of mental health support, community connection, and access to resources that help survivors and their families move forward. Trauma can affect every aspect of a person's well-being, including their emotional health, relationships, and sense of security. That's why WRCDV provides trauma-informed services that support healing at every stage, including advocacy, counseling, and programs for children. No one should have to navigate the effects of trauma alone. With the right support, healing is possible one step, one conversation, and one connection at a time. To learn more about the services available for survivors and their families, please visit www.wrcdv.org.

Forty years ago, our community came together with a shared commitment: that survivors of domestic violence deserve safety, support, and hope. Founded in 1986 in response to a critical need in DeKalb County, the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence began with a crisis hotline, support groups, and a vision for a safer future. Over the last four decades, that vision has grown into life-saving services for thousands of survivors and their families. As we celebrate 40 years of impact, we're also preparing to begin an exciting new chapter. Soon, the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence will become In Safe Company...a name that reflects who we are today and the future we're building together. To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. Here's to 40 years of creating safety, healing, and hope, and to everything still to come. #WRCDV #InSafeCompany #40YearsStrong #40YearsOfImpact #EndingDomesticViolence #EndSexualViolence #SurvivorCentered #DeKalbCounty #CommunityMatters #HopeHealingSafety

We are incredibly grateful to the Atlanta Women’s Foundation for their generous $75,000 grant to WRCDV! 💜 This spectacular gift will help strengthen our programs and expand support for those impacted by domestic violence. We deeply appreciate the Atlanta Women’s Foundation for believing in our mission and partnering with us to create safer, stronger communities. Thank you for standing with WRCDV (Soon to be In Safe Company!) and the survivors and families we serve! 💜 #ThankYou #AtlantaWomensFoundation #WRCDV #CommunityImpact #EndDomesticViolence

Our Camp PEACE kids have been having an incredible time learning Capoeira with the amazing Dr. Jaclyn Dourada! 💚 A local professor, anthropologist, and dedicated community member, Dr. Dourada has introduced campers to this vibrant Brazilian art form that blends dance, martial arts, music, and culture. Through Capoeira, our campers are building confidence, expressing themselves creatively, connecting with their bodies through movement, and most importantly, having so much fun! A huge thank you to Dr. Dourada for sharing her time, talent, and passion with our campers. We are so grateful for community partners who create meaningful experiences that inspire growth, healing, and joy. @drdourada #CampPEACE #Capoeira #CreativeExpression #SomaticHealing #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityPartners #Gratitude #HealingThroughMovement #SummerCamp #StrongerTogether

🎉 Congratulations to Amber Harris on celebrating 20 incredible years with WRCDV! 💙 For two decades, Amber has been a driving force behind the mission and impact of WRCDV. As Chief Development Officer, she is an amazing community leader and a fierce fundraiser, using her passion, knowlege, and relationships to help fuel programs that make families and communities safer. She leads with kindness, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the people and community she serves. Congratulations, Amber, on 20 years of leadership, advocacy, and service! Here’s to celebrating you, the impact you’ve made on this organization and community, and to the many more lives you’ll continue to touch. 🥂💙 #WRCDV #20Years #WorkAnniversary #CommunityLeader #Development #Fundraising #Leadership #Congratulations

✨ Permission to Dream: Healing Pain Through the Arts 🎨 We were honored to bring an interactive and inspiring workshop to Stephenson High School! Director of Children’s Services, Cassie, and Director of Community Engagement, Stephanie, joined Dr. Amber Lyons, Founder of From Pain to Purpose, Inc., for a powerful dual presentation focused on self-love, boundaries, values, healthy relationships, and the healing power of the arts. Through creative activities and meaningful conversations, students explored how the arts can help foster healing, resilience, and the freedom to dream. A huge thank you to the amazing students and staff at Stephenson High School for welcoming us and engaging with us! We are so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with DeKalb County Schools and invest in the future of our young people. 💙🎨✨ #PermissionToDream #HealingThroughTheArts #YouthEmpowerment #ArtsAndHealing #DeKalbCountySchools #FromPainToPurpose

🕯️ THREE WEEKS AWAY! 🕯️ In just 3 weeks, we’ll gather for our 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil on October 8th at the Chapel on Sycamore. We'd be honored if you'd join us. Please join us for community education, music, and, most importantly, remembering domestic violence homicide victims in Georgia from the past year, reading their names and honoring their lives. Before the program, join us for our Mini Resource Fair at 6:00 PM, followed by the Candlelight Vigil Program from 7:00–8:00 PM. 📅 October 8th 📍 Chapel on Sycamore: 318 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 🕕 Resource Fair: 6 PM 🕖 Program: 7–8 PM Let’s come together as a community to remember those we’ve lost, support those impacted by domestic violence, celebrate the work being done, and look ahead to the future. 🕯️ We hope you’ll join us.

For 40 years, we have stood alongside survivors of domestic violence. Today, with a new name and the same unwavering mission, we’re making sure survivors across our community know they are seen, believed and supported. Seeing IN SAFE COMPANY shining over Atlanta is more than a sign. It’s a reminder that ending domestic violence takes all of us. This October, we’re proud to stand up, speak out and show up for survivors. New name. Same mission. @in_safe_company.

Last week, in front of 600 incredible supporters at our Champions for Change gala, we made an announcement. Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence is becoming In Safe Company. Our new name comes from the heart of what we have always done. When survivors of domestic and sexual violence come to us, what they need most is to feel safe and to know they are not alone. In Safe Company puts words to the promise we make to every person who walks through our doors: that you are surrounded, supported, and in the company of people who believe in you. It is not just a name. It is our commitment. Today, we serve more than 9,000 people each year across metro Atlanta. We offer 24-hour crisis hotlines, housing programs, legal advocacy, youth prevention programs, sexual assault services, mental health and wellness programming, and so much more. You will continue to see the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence name and logo as we enter this phase of transition. We invite you join us as we step into this next chapter of healing and hope. Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/f73pe52h #InSafeCompany #AtlantaNonprofit #DomesticViolence #SurvivorSupport #40Years #cfc2026 #wrcdv

🎒 Thank you, Cathedral of St. Philip! 🎒 We are so grateful to the congregation at the Cathedral of St. Philip and their community partners for coming together to provide 73 backpacks filled with school supplies for the children in our Children’s Program! Your generosity helps our kids start the school year feeling prepared, supported, and celebrated. Thank you for showing up for our families and helping make a difference! 💙 #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #BackToSchool #SupportingKids #StrongerTogether

A heartfelt thank you to Cascade United Methodist Church for hosting a wonderful Community Health Fair last weekend! 💙 We’re also grateful to our amazing volunteers who represented us and helped connect with members of our community. Events like this are a great opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles, share valuable resources, and raise awareness about the many health initiatives available in our community. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success and to all who came out to learn, connect, and prioritize their health! 🌿💪🏽 #CommunityHealth #HealthyCommunity #HealthAndWellness #CommunityEngagement #ThankYou

🕯️ SAVE THE DATE 🕯️ Join WRCDV for our 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil as we come together to honor lives lost to domestic violence, uplift survivors, and stand united in our commitment to ending abuse. 📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026 📍 The Chapel on Sycamore 318 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030 @sycamorechapel Event Schedule: 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM – Community Resource & Engagement Fair 🕖 7:00–8:00 PM – Candlelight Vigil Program This free event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to remember, reflect, connect with local resources, and renew our commitment to creating a future free from domestic violence. We invite community members, partners, advocates, and supporters to join us for this meaningful evening. #SaveTheDate #DVAM2026 #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence #RememberReflectRenew #CommunityStrong #WRCDV #DecaturGA

A heartfelt thank you to Southern Company Gas for hosting a Serve Day in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for their incredibly generous $5,000 gift! 💜 Their team helped create over 100 comfy blankets to be shared with survivors and families in our community. We are so grateful for partners who show up, give back, and stand with survivors. Thank you, Southern Company Gas, for helping us raise awareness and spread hope! 💜 #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #CommunityPartners #ServeDay #GiveBack #SouthernCompanyGas #TogetherWeCan

🕯️ ONE WEEK AWAY: SAVE THE DATE 🕯️ Please join us one week from today for our 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil on October 8th at the Chapel on Sycamore. ✨ Mini Community Resource Fair: 6:00 PM 🕯️ Candlelight Vigil Program: 7:00–8:00 PM For 35 years, this special gathering has brought our community together to remember, honor, and reconnect to our mission of creating a society free from violence. This event is free and open to the public- parking is limited, but street parking is available. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this meaningful evening. We look forward to seeing you there! 🕯️❤️ 📅 October 8th 📍 Chapel on Sycamore: 318 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 ⏰ Resource Fair at 6 PM | Program at 7 PM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜 Healthy relationships are built on shared power, emotional and physical safety, respect for boundaries, accountability, and repair after conflict. Unhealthy relationships may involve manipulation, intimidation, possessiveness, isolation, sabotage, or guilt and intense reactions. Knowing the signs can help us recognize unhealthy patterns and support those who may be experiencing abuse. You are not alone, and help is available. 📞 24/7 DV Hotline: (404) 688-9436 📞 24/7 SA Hotline: (404) 377-1428 🌐 insafecompany.org #DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #HealthyRelationships #EndDomesticViolence #KnowTheSigns #YouAreNotAlone

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