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The Violence Against Women Act has been one of the cornerstones of America’s response to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for the past quarter-century. Every time Congress has reauthorized VAWA, they have strengthened it to improve protections...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››Friendship Home is excited to announce two promotions! Congratulations to Angie Hilsabeck and Tisha Pulec. Angie Hilsabeck, a key member of our donor relations team since May 2020, has been promoted to director of strategic partnership and will steward and...
Read More ››UScellular Visits Lincoln Organizations with Donations Company Spreads Locally Grown Joy to Support Friendship Home, Food Bank of Lincoln LINCOLN, Nebraska (Dec. 14, 2021) – To celebrate the holiday season and the meaningful value of community, UScellular has donated items...
Read More ››On November 30th Friendship Home will be introducing our spin on Giving Tuesday, Giving TOYSday! Giving TOYSday will focus on providing the youngest survivors of domestic violence extra support and lots of joy and we need your help! How you can help:...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››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,...
Read More ››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...
Read More ››Friendship Home & Capital One to Offer Financial Education & Opportunities to Access Valuable Resources Friendship Home is pleased to partner with Capital One to offer financial education classes and one-on-one consultation with victims of domestic violence to ensure they...
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