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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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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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When we're all valued, we all benefit. A community When we're all valued, we all benefit.
A community without violence benefits us all. Join us February 21st as we work together to address root causes of abuse and violence in Adams, Nuckolls, Clay and Webster counties.
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Today is Giving Tuesday, and while we accept donat Today is Giving Tuesday, and while we accept donations all year long, we would love it if you would consider supporting us today!
In 2024, we provided $37,500 in direct client assistance for things such as emergency shelter so survivors could have a violence-free place to stay,  transportation to essential appointments,  automotive repairs, and travel assistance for those needing to relocate for safety.
To donate to the essential needs of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, please go to the following link today!
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Help provide vital support to local survivors of d Help provide vital support to local survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking by donating on Giving Tuesday to enCourage Advocacy Center.
In 2024, $6,900 was spent to provide direct client assistance in the form of rekeying locks, security cameras, replacement identification, and medical needs. 

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Giving Tuesday is just a few days away, and we wou Giving Tuesday is just a few days away, and we would love your support! 
In 2024, through the support of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster County donors, we were able to serve 404 survivors of intimate partner violence. 
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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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