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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 –
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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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We've started a new quarterly Community Partner enCouragement Program. Once a quarter, enCourage Advocacy Center staff will select an outstanding Nonprofit Community Partner who has supported Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Survivors with their services and resources in our 4-county service area. The quarterly winning nonprofit will receive a coffee order for their office Daily Dose Coffeeoffee in Hastings.The 2026 Q1 Community Partner enCourage staff has chosen to recognize the Clay County Sheriff's Office for their outstanding dedication to supporting survivors of violence. ... See MoreSee Less

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What are you getting for $85?More than just a ticket. You're getting:🍸 A front-row seat to local media personalities Colleen Williams, Dave Griek, and Laura Beahm competing in a mixology challenge🎤 An evening with Greg Allen-Pickett keeping things moving📚 Amy Sadd's powerful story of resilience🎨 Silent & Live Auctions with incredible items🍽️ Dinner at Lochland Country Club✨ The knowledge you're helping create a community without violenceThat's a lot for $85.Tickets close Monday, February 17th ... See MoreSee Less
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🎤 YOUR FAVORITE EMCEE IS BACK! 🎤 Remember the ene 🎤 YOUR FAVORITE EMCEE IS BACK! 🎤

Remember the energy Greg Allen-Pickett brought to Mint 2025? The warmth? The perfect timing? The way he made the whole evening flow?

Yeah, we do too. That's why he's returning as your Mint 2026 emcee!

By day, he's a Presbyterian pastor. By morning, an amateur coffee connoisseur. By night, a microbrew enthusiast. Always, he's a dynamic adventurer and community builder who lives to uplift others.

Known for his warm heart and occasionally verbose word-crafting (his brilliant teenage daughter's words, not ours), Greg blends inspiring words with genuine connection—whether in a pew, around the community, or behind the microphone at Mint.

With Greg at the mic, you know February 21st is going to be something special.
#Mint2026 #GregAllenPickett #Emcee #HesBack
Your complete Mint 2026 evening: 🍸 5:30 PM Social Your complete Mint 2026 evening:
🍸 5:30 PM Social Hour - Vote on your favorite cocktail or mocktail with our
🥂 Celebrity Mixologist Challenge
 Taste each creation YOU vote for the winner 
🎤 Greg Allen-Pickett - Your emcee for the evening
🎨 Silent Auction Incredible items & experiences
🍽️ Dinner At Lochland Country Club
📚 Amy Sadd Powerful survivor story
⚖️ Live Auction
✨ Impact Supporting survivors across four counties
#Mint2026 #CompleteExperience
Did you know that January is Stalking Awareness Mo Did you know that January is Stalking Awareness Month?
Know the signs of stalking! Learn more at the link below.
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/definition-faqs/
Thank you so much to What the Dickens? for support Thank you so much to What the Dickens? for supporting local survivors of violence  through the Cake for a Cause fundraiser!
Too often, the issue of stalking fades into the ba Too often, the issue of stalking fades into the background. Not today. Join us to raise awareness for this prevalent and traumatic crime.
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/day-of-action/
📺 MEET YOUR FIRST CELEBRITY MIXOLOGIST 📺 You may 📺 MEET YOUR FIRST CELEBRITY MIXOLOGIST 📺

You may have seen Dave Griek on television, serving in a variety of roles over the years. Throw it all away tonight, and picture him working behind the bar and shaking drinks up better than Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise, Cocktail). The reference would be a lot better if he didn't have to explain it.

If there's one thing Dave is known for, other than his height, his passion for fashion, or being a marginal athlete... huh. This is likely the end of the list. Alright, let's add another one. It's his desire to make a dang good drink! Not being able to smell probably leads him to believe all of his crafts go down smooth, and when 80-90 percent of taste is smell, tonight could be a real dose of enlightenment. Pity votes will be widely accepted.

What will he create? You'll taste it February 21st.

#CelebrityMixologist #LocalMedia #Mint2026
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