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					<description><![CDATA[No one should have to suffer the violent loss of a loved one alone. Join us for a supportive network and assistance to help you cope with your grief.]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">No one should have to suffer the violent loss of a loved one alone. Join us for a supportive network and assistance to help you cope with your grief.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 23:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Rebuilding Finances After Financial Abuse</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting over: How to rebuild your finances after experiencing financial abuse Read more courtesy of Bankrate.]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;">Read more courtesy of <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/rebuild-finances-after-financial-abuse/">Bankrate</a>.</span></p>
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		<title>State Certification</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Colquitt County Serenity House is pleased to announce the shelter has received its state certification effective July 1, 2019!  Serenity House has been providing safe shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence since 2002. The Executive Director, Haley Clark, states “We are so excited for what this means for our shelter! We are looking forward to continuing to improve our facility as well as the services we provide in the near future.”]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">The Colquitt County Serenity House is pleased to announce the shelter has received its state certification effective July 1, 2019!  Serenity House has been providing safe shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence since 2002.  The Executive Director, Haley Clark, states “We are so excited for what this means for our shelter!  We are looking forward to continuing to improve our facility as well as the services we provide in the near future.”</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Serenity House has a dedicated team working around the clock to ensure the safety and support of those we serve.  The shelter is a 14-bed facility that provides temporary, emergency shelter to those escaping domestic violence.  Additional services provided by Serenity House include: advocacy services, case management services, assistance finding sustainable employment, assistance finding safe housing, transportation, temporary protective orders, and much more.  “Our goal at Serenity House is to help those who reach out to us realize they do not have to go back to an abusive situation” states Clark.  The staff members at the shelter work diligently to ensure those who come to us for help leave with the ability to be self-sufficient individuals living in a safe environment.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Haley Clark would like to personally thank those on staff who work tirelessly at the shelter, the Board of Directors for all their support, and the local community for the donations that allow us to fulfill our mission at Serenity House.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>If you or someone you know is in need of our services, please call the crisis line at 229-890-7233.</strong></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Board Members Pictured (L-R):</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Todd Taylor, Ora Coots, Eric Gonzales, Tyler Tibbs, Russ Joiner, Bob Swadel, Shana Wertz, Haley Clark, D.W. Adcock, Judy Adcock, Kristi Griffin, Bruce Norton, Bill Bishop, Caroline Horne, Rod Howell, Sean Ladson</em></p>
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		<title>Signs of an Abusive Relationship</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone; it does not discriminate. Abuse happens within heterosexual relationships and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels.]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many signs of an abusive relationship, and a fear of your partner is the most telling. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around them—constantly watching what you say and do in order to avoid a blow-up—chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive. Other signs include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.</p>
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<p>To determine whether your relationship is abusive, answer the questions below. The more “yes” answers, the more likely it is that you’re in an abusive relationship.</p>
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<li>control where you go or what you do?</li>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Do you feel like you may be in an abusive relationship?</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>OUTREACH PROGRAM   |  (229) 921 – 4592</strong><br />
Available for victims who need help, but might not yet need our shelter.</li>
<li><strong>24-HOUR CRISIS LINE  |  (229) 890 – 7233</strong><br />
Are you or someone you know experiencing family violence?</li>
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<p>Reference: HelpGuide. (n.d.). Domestic Violence and Abuse. Retrieved July 15, 2019, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm</p>
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		<title>How To Donate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[here are several ways to conveniently donate or become a monthly supporter of Serenity House. Truly, no gift amount is too small to make a difference. Through monetary donations and monthly sponsorships, Serenity House is able to continue fulfilling our mission to provide hope &#038; recovery for abused women &#038; children.]]></description>
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			<p>There are several ways to conveniently donate or become a monthly supporter of Serenity House. Truly, no gift amount is too small to make a difference. Through monetary donations and monthly sponsorships, Serenity House is able to continue fulfilling our mission to provide hope &amp; recovery for abused women &amp; children.</p>

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			<p>PayPal Giving Fund is the preferred method for donations. PayPal Giving Fund is a secure, easy way for you to confidently donated to our program. There are no fees associated with PayPal Giving Fund and donors are immediately provided with an emailed receipt for their donation for tax purposes. Donors do not have to have a PayPal account to donate, nor do they need to create an account to make donations. To make a donation using PayPal Giving Fund, <span style="color: #cc99ff;"><strong><a style="color: #cc99ff;" href="https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1420178" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.</strong></span></p>

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			<p>Facebook donations are simple and secure! You can make a donation directly through our Facebook page by clicking on our &#8220;Donate Now&#8221; button. You do not have to even leave Facebook to complete your donation! </p>

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			<p>Serenity House is also supported by <span style="color: #cc99ff;"><a style="color: #cc99ff;" href="https://smile.amazon.com/gp/chpf/homepage?q=Colquitt+County+Serenity+House+Project+Inc&amp;orig=%2F&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amazon Smile</a></span> &#8211; allowing you to support us while making everyday purchases! When searching to select us as your receipent charity, search for &#8220;Colquitt County Serenity House Project, Inc.&#8221; / EIN is 58-2653651.  </p>

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			<p>If you prefer to donate via check, please make your check payable to <strong><u>Colquitt County Serenity House Project, Inc.</u></strong>, and mail your gift to Colquitt County Serenity House P.O. Box 14 Moultrie, GA 31776.</p>

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