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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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By donating items, either new or gently used, you By donating items, either new or gently used, you are ensuring that we can provide basic essential needs to those fleeing an intimate partner violence situation. Many times, individuals who are fleeing violence must leave everything behind and your item donations help them move forward.
Some items that can not be used directly by survivors may go on our Survivor's Support Auction to generate funds used to help provide free programs and services to local survivors.
On this 4th Way to Support EnCourage Advocacy Cent On this 4th Way to Support EnCourage Advocacy Center Saturday, we are sharing about  ShopRaise. ShopRaise works with schools, teams, clubs, faith-based, and charitable organizations to turn everyday shopping into support for your cause. Whether it's shopping for daily essentials like groceries, buying furniture for your home office, or even booking your next trip, the ShopRaise app lets you raise funds when you shop for your cause online. Now you can turn your everyday shopping into support for your favorite cause all at no additional cost to you.
Scan the QR code is the image below or click the following link to visit the EnCourage Advocacy Center ShopRaise page and download the app on your phone, computer, or tablet today!
https://shopraise.com/support/encouragecenter
On this 3rd Way to Support EnCourage Advocacy Cent On this 3rd Way to Support EnCourage Advocacy Center Saturday, we are sharing about our PayPal Giving Fund page. 
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PayPal Giving Fund offers nonprofit organizations an opportunity to receive donations through Facebook and many other partners. To go to our PayPal Giving Fund page, click the link above or scan the QR Code in the image below today!
On this 2nd way to support EnCourage Saturday, we On this 2nd way to support EnCourage Saturday, we are sharing information about our Survivor's Support Auction. This is a Facebook Auction Group page we started to help generate funds for survivor services. Each Tuesday, we end the bidding on the previous week's items at around 10:30 am and then place several new items up for bidding until the following Tuesday. Most of the items start at a bid of $1, but occasionally we receive a brand new, high-quality, or vintage item that we start the bidding a bit higher (normally $5 - $10). 
The items we place on the Survivor's Support Auction come from staff members and other generous community members. Join our auction group today to see the new items that are added weekly and if you have some new, vintage, or gently used items you would like to see put on the auction you may donate them at our office Monday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 5 pm or Friday from 8:30 am - 1 pm.
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Each Saturday for the next 6 weeks, we will be sha Each Saturday for the next 6 weeks, we will be sharing a different way that you can support EnCourage Advocacy Center. 
This week our way to support EnCourage is through our website https://www.encouragecenter.org/get-involved/giving/
Through our website, we have the option to make a one-time donation or sign up as a monthly supporter at any donation amount that works best for you. 
Every monetary donation that we receive goes toward supporting programs and services that are provided to local survivors of intimate partner violence free of charge.
This Mental Health Awareness Month lets all work t This Mental Health Awareness Month lets all work together to:

*Educating the public about mental health conditions and their impact.
*Reduce stigma by encouraging open conversations and fostering acceptance.
*Highlight the importance of early intervention and access to treatment.
*Share available mental health resources, including support groups and crisis services.
*Build solidarity and reduce isolation for those facing mental health challenges.
*Advocate for improved mental health policies, increased funding, and better access to care.
*Promote mental wellbeing and self-care practices for overall health.
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Be part of the solution! enCourage Advocacy Center offers many ways to support survivors of intimate partner violence, through charitable giving and sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, special events, and prevention programs. Give our office a call at (402) 463-5810 to talk to a staff member and learn more.

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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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