Category: Blog

As we welcome a New Year, it’s a time for new beginnings and fresh hopes. However, for many survivors of domestic violence, the promise of a new start can seem out of reach. With your heartfelt support, Friendship Home can...

The holidays are a time of joy, giving us a chance to be surrounded by friends and family, to share laughs, and to make happy memories. For adults and children experiencing domestic violence, what should be a season of joy...

As time passes, Friendship Home continues to expand. We’re excited to announce that we just opened a new single-family shelter in the community, increasing our ability to house survivors in domestic violence situations! Opening a new unit is no simple...

Anna met Marcus while they were both in college through a mutual friend. At the beginning of their relationship, Marcus was attentive, kind, and supportive. Anna felt like the luckiest person in the world to have someone care so deeply...

7 Myths of Human Trafficking Human trafficking is defined as the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. There are several misconceptions regarding...

The resilience of mothers and their children resonates with me. Some of our families face many barriers to a better life through no fault of their own. They must do things to get back on their feet that would be...

I believe that everyone deserves to be safe, especially in their own home and in their intimate relationship. Until that is a reality, Friendship Home exists to provide a safe space for all survivors of domestic or dating violence, sexual...

Domestic violence is a public health crisis impacting the whole person, and their child.  Survivors, and the children who witness violence, are impacted by the abuse long after they leave.  Health conditions for survivors and their families are immediate, short-term,...

Focusing on Strengths Matters for Survivors Over the years, so many survivors that I’ve worked with have told me that the verbal and emotional abuse they’ve endured can be one of the most difficult things to heal from. After being...