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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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Hastings Tribune: “enCourage Advocacy Center Surpasses Campaign Goal”

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UPCOMING EVENTS
May 23, 2022
  • enCourage Board Meeting

    May 23, 2022  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Emerge Discussion Group - Online

    May 23, 2022  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

May 24, 2022
  • Healing & Healthy - education group about trauma and recovery from violence

    May 24, 2022  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Inspiration Room @ enCourage Advocacy Center 220 S Burlington Ave

May 25, 2022
  • Emerge Discussion Group - Online

    May 25, 2022  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Warm weather, ice cream, swimming, sandals, outdoo Warm weather, ice cream, swimming, sandals, outdoor festivals...Are you ready for these things?

Everyone at enCourage sure is! Join us this summer as we take our show on the road! Find us at local outdoor festivals, learn about how you can be part of the movement to end violence, and add your touches to our community art piece. Stay tuned for more details!

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Thanks to you, Bloom...boomed! You met the goal of Thanks to you, Bloom...boomed! You met the goal of $8,000 in support of Bloom children's programming, and then some--totaling $8,900!

THANK YOU to everyone who gave during Give Hastings Day! We appreciate you investing in creating safe spaces and positive experiences for the children on survivors.

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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.

enCourage Advocacy Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender presentation, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, and the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in employment, volunteer opportunities or services rendered.

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