Beaman Home Hosts 'Catch the Vision' Open House
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Committee members are now appealing to the community to finalize the fundraising and “catch the vision” of the spacious and updated center. This campaign is the first time the Beaman Home has requested capital assistance in its 28-year history, according to the announcement.
Those interested in making a gift may mail their donations to The Beaman Home Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 12, Warsaw, IN 46580. Organizations desiring a presentation about the Beaman Home and its plans for the new site or wishing to organize a fundraising activity may call 574-372-3503 or email [email protected]
Campaign committee members will host an open house Tuesday at the site of the new facility at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Beaman Home has outgrown its existing donated 1,800 square-foot home where area domestic violence victims have been served since 1985. Campaign co-chair Sue Creighton said the new expanded center will allow the organization to combine multiple sites into one space, thereby reducing the operating expenses of separate sites.
Initial construction preparations are in progress and donors, potential donors and interested community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project. Plans for the new facility will be shared and representatives from Scearce Rudisel Architects and D J Construction will join staff and board members, a former client and campaign committee members to help attendees understand the changes and additions that will be taking place at the site over the next year.
The 4,000 square-foot building at the site will be remodeled to house the Outreach Center that will provide space for present and past clients’ training and counseling, conference rooms, staff offices and a 750 square-foot indoor play area for children.
A two-story residential addition will be added to the rear of the building, which will more than triple the bedrooms available to serve domestic violence victims and allow families to have personal space without sharing with another family at one of the most stressful times in their lives. The new addition will add another 6,000 square feet to the building.
The Beaman Home opened in July 1985 to a victim waiting on the front porch. It has not been empty since and is often completely full, according to the announcement. This past year over 3,000 shelter nights were provided to 150 victims staying in the Emergency Shelter. Women comprised 45 percent of the victims sheltered and 54 percent were children. About 1 percent of the victims were men.
In addition, 117 crisis calls were answered on the Crisis Hotline (877-725-9363). The home’s trained staff provide assistance to over 1,000 domestic violence victims in Kosciusko County each year. In addition, 103 volunteers assisted by providing 4,700 hours of service.
“It’s unfortunate that statistically one in four women will experience violence in her lifetime. Sadly many of these victims have children who are either directly or indirectly witnessing abuse in their home,” noted Max Courtney, campaign co-chair. “Once they finally find the courage to leave the tumultuous abusive life they’ve been living, they need a safe haven in which to escape. It’s imperative that they have a secure, efficient, functional space to heal and learn skills needed to live their lives violence-free.”
Executive Director Tracie Hodson added, “Our intent is to enlarge both the residential and non-resident programs of the Beaman Home, thereby eliminating resident over-crowding while still providing exceptional confidential client assistance. This new facility and our planned program enhancements will enable us to help clients achieve independence from domestic violence.”
Over the years, Beaman Home has expanded its services to better meet the needs of victims not only from Kosciusko County but also Fulton and Marshall counties. Today comprehensive domestic violence services include the Beaman Home Emergency Shelter, the Do.V.E. Outreach Program and the Basic Needs Center.
In addition, staff members work with businesses and schools to educate managers, parents and students about abusive relationships and their effects on work and school locations.
More information about the Beaman Home and its services can be found at www.thebeamanhome.org, www.facebook.com/TheBeamanHome or by calling 574-267-7701.
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Committee members are now appealing to the community to finalize the fundraising and “catch the vision” of the spacious and updated center. This campaign is the first time the Beaman Home has requested capital assistance in its 28-year history, according to the announcement.
Those interested in making a gift may mail their donations to The Beaman Home Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 12, Warsaw, IN 46580. Organizations desiring a presentation about the Beaman Home and its plans for the new site or wishing to organize a fundraising activity may call 574-372-3503 or email [email protected]
Campaign committee members will host an open house Tuesday at the site of the new facility at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Beaman Home has outgrown its existing donated 1,800 square-foot home where area domestic violence victims have been served since 1985. Campaign co-chair Sue Creighton said the new expanded center will allow the organization to combine multiple sites into one space, thereby reducing the operating expenses of separate sites.
Initial construction preparations are in progress and donors, potential donors and interested community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project. Plans for the new facility will be shared and representatives from Scearce Rudisel Architects and D J Construction will join staff and board members, a former client and campaign committee members to help attendees understand the changes and additions that will be taking place at the site over the next year.
The 4,000 square-foot building at the site will be remodeled to house the Outreach Center that will provide space for present and past clients’ training and counseling, conference rooms, staff offices and a 750 square-foot indoor play area for children.
A two-story residential addition will be added to the rear of the building, which will more than triple the bedrooms available to serve domestic violence victims and allow families to have personal space without sharing with another family at one of the most stressful times in their lives. The new addition will add another 6,000 square feet to the building.
The Beaman Home opened in July 1985 to a victim waiting on the front porch. It has not been empty since and is often completely full, according to the announcement. This past year over 3,000 shelter nights were provided to 150 victims staying in the Emergency Shelter. Women comprised 45 percent of the victims sheltered and 54 percent were children. About 1 percent of the victims were men.
In addition, 117 crisis calls were answered on the Crisis Hotline (877-725-9363). The home’s trained staff provide assistance to over 1,000 domestic violence victims in Kosciusko County each year. In addition, 103 volunteers assisted by providing 4,700 hours of service.
“It’s unfortunate that statistically one in four women will experience violence in her lifetime. Sadly many of these victims have children who are either directly or indirectly witnessing abuse in their home,” noted Max Courtney, campaign co-chair. “Once they finally find the courage to leave the tumultuous abusive life they’ve been living, they need a safe haven in which to escape. It’s imperative that they have a secure, efficient, functional space to heal and learn skills needed to live their lives violence-free.”
Executive Director Tracie Hodson added, “Our intent is to enlarge both the residential and non-resident programs of the Beaman Home, thereby eliminating resident over-crowding while still providing exceptional confidential client assistance. This new facility and our planned program enhancements will enable us to help clients achieve independence from domestic violence.”
Over the years, Beaman Home has expanded its services to better meet the needs of victims not only from Kosciusko County but also Fulton and Marshall counties. Today comprehensive domestic violence services include the Beaman Home Emergency Shelter, the Do.V.E. Outreach Program and the Basic Needs Center.
In addition, staff members work with businesses and schools to educate managers, parents and students about abusive relationships and their effects on work and school locations.
More information about the Beaman Home and its services can be found at www.thebeamanhome.org, www.facebook.com/TheBeamanHome or by calling 574-267-7701.
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