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A community without violence.

At enCourage Advocacy Center in Hastings Nebraska, we offer a variety of services to help educate, advocate and eliminate domestic violence in South Central Nebraska.

enCourage provides support, guidance and education to men, women and children to live a life free from domestic and sexual violence.

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24-Hour Hotline

Our crisis hotline provides survivors and a with support, information, and referrals.

Emergency Shelter

Our shelter strives to provide basic needs when you leave home due to violence or abuse.

Transportation

Emergency transportation to shelter and other support services is available 24 hours a day.

“He almost destroyed me. I’ve been free for 15 years. I still have many painful memories. I am still rebuilding my life, taking back what he tried to steal from me, who I was, what I was, and who I really am.”

– A Survivor’s Story –
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS

Learn to identify violence and become an ally.

A loved one hints to you that all is not well in their relationship. A classmate discloses that she was raped recently. A colleague receives threatening voicemails and emails while at work. What can you do to be a good support?

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Lend a helping 🐾 paw to survivors and their pets! 🐶🐱🐰🐹Many victims of domestic violence are afraid to leave violent situations because they are afraid of what might happen to their pets. enCourage offers pet services for those survivors, including placing pets in volunteer foster homes.Are you a pet lover? You can help out a survivor by serving as a volunteer pet foster! To apply, visit app.initlive.com:443/JE/edh92qi5aj45jz and an enCourage staff member will follow up with you shortly. ... See MoreSee Less

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❤️🐾Many times, victims of violence stay in unsafe situations because they are afraid to leave their pets. enCourage offers pet fostering so that humans and their pets can stay safe!If you are an animal lover, please consider becoming a volunteer pet foster for enCourage. Take a moment to fill out the application here: app.initlive.com:443/JE/edh92qi5aj45jz A member of the enCourage staff will contact you shortly thereafter.Thanks in advance for helping out! ... See MoreSee Less

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enCourage Advocacy Center unveils Mint fundraising gala

The inaugural fundraising gala for enCourage Advocacy Center promises to be the premiere social event of 2024. Mint, A Night to Treasure, will be on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Lochland Country Club in Hastings. A…

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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 25, 2023
  • enCourage Board Meeting

    September 25, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

September 26, 2023
  • Peer Support Group

    September 26, 2023  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  • Healthy Healing - Trauma Recovery Education

    September 26, 2023  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Inspiration Room @ enCourage Advocacy Center 220 S Burlington Ave

October 3, 2023
  • Peer Support Group

    October 3, 2023  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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❤️🐾Many times, victims of violence stay in ❤️🐾Many times, victims of violence stay in unsafe situations because they are afraid to leave their pets. enCourage offers pet fostering so that humans and their pets can stay safe!

If you are an animal lover, please consider becoming a volunteer pet foster for enCourage. Take a moment to fill out the application here: https://app.initlive.com:443/JE/edh92qi5aj45jz A member of the enCourage staff will contact you shortly thereafter.

Thanks in advance for helping out!
Join us for survivor groups today! Peer support m Join us for survivor groups today!

Peer support meets at 3 p.m. and Healthy Healing meets at 4 p.m. This month's topic is self-esteem and self-compassion. 

Contact Jazmin at jazmin@encouragecenter.org with questions!
Did you know that enCourage offers 🐾pet service Did you know that enCourage offers 🐾pet services? We help keep pets AND their owners safe from violence--and you can help out!

enCourage is currently looking for volunteer pet foster homes. If this sounds like a volunteer dream come true, sign up here: https://app.initlive.com:443/JE/edh92qi5aj45jz
A member of the enCourage staff will contact you upon receiving your application.
Hygiene supplies urgently needed!! enCourage Advo Hygiene supplies urgently needed!!

enCourage Advocacy Center is very low on both travel sizes and full sizes of the following:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Lotion
Toothpaste
Razors
Chapstick

Please donate if you are able! We include these items in our hygiene kits for people in emergency shelter. TIA!!
Bloom After School has begun--but it's not too lat Bloom After School has begun--but it's not too late to join us! Sign your 4th-8th grader up for this unique after school activity and get them started on valuable life skills in the beautiful outdoor setting of Prairie Loft.

Bloom After School meets every other Wednesday, with the next meeting being September 27. Know a kiddo who'd be a good fit? Contact Trinity at trinity@encouragecenter.org for more information!
Bloom After School starts this week! This program, Bloom After School starts this week! This program, for kids in 4th-8th grades, teaches about healthy friendships while getting kids into the outdoors! All sessions are free and held at Prairie Loft every other Wednesday beginning September 13. Transportation is available.

Sound great? Know a kid who'd enjoy this? Contact Trinity at trinity@encouragecenter.org for more information and an application form.
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enCourage Advocacy Center, formerly SASA Crisis Center, is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 47-0636224.

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