A safe haven describes a place of refuge or protection where individuals can seek safety from harm, danger, or persecution. It conjures up images of warmth, welcome, and comfort—like stepping into a bright, open space where you can finally breathe. Imagine the relief of booking a long-awaited vacation and arriving at a serene Airbnb, designed to offer peace amid life’s chaos.
The Putnam County Domestic Violence Task Force, in partnership with Circle of Love, Mothers Against Crime, and the Putnam County District Attorney’s Office, held their annual candlelight vigils to raise awareness about domestic violence and honor those whose lives have been tragically affected by it.
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What makes Circle of Love unique is the dual nature of our services as both an emergency 24/7 shelter and a comprehensive resource center for domestic violence victims.
As we enter National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the sobering statistics cannot be ignored: 1 in 3 women in the United States will be assaulted by their partner, and a little less than 40% of women actively seek help in domestic violence situations. Shockingly, in the US, a woman is assaulted every 9 seconds. These numbers underscore the urgency of Circle of Love’s mission and the necessity of their “Healing Hearts. Building Tomorrows.” campaign.
DomesticShelters.org announced the winner of the 2022 Purple Ribbon Awards naming Circle of Love 2022 Program/Shelter of the Year.
Circle of Love received an official Purple Ribbon Award medallion trophy and a certificate stating, “this award is presented only to the best of the best who are making a substantial positive impact on the lives of domestic violence victims and survivors.”
The awards were divided across 28 categories, as judged by a national panel of respected professionals from the domestic violence field. The Purple Ribbon Awards is the first comprehensive awards program honoring the countless heroes of the domestic violence movement around the country. These heroes include advocates, directors, survivors and members of the community support system. Winners include entries from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Each Purple Ribbon Awards nominated entry was scored by three judges on a 1-25 scale across four factors:
$30,000 worth of grants will be awarded to the Purple Ribbon Award recipients during a virtual celebration of all winners on September 21, 2022. To learn more about the Purple Ribbon Awards or to attend the Purple Ribbon Awards Celebration, visit www.purpleribbonawards.org
Circle of Love is an emergency safe shelter and resource center for domestic violence victims and their children. Circle of Love serves Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Baldwin, and Hancock counties. As part of the national crisis hotline for domestic violence, Circle of Love also shelters women and children who are fleeing abusive homes around the country.
“While our job can be very rewarding, working in the field of domestic violence can also be sad, frustrating, and quite exhausting,” says Kimberly Bennett, Executive Director of Circle of Love Center. “Receiving a big award like this validates the exceptional work and dedication our team puts in on a daily basis.”
Circle of Love’s mission is to protect, serve, and empower victims of domestic violence. For more information about Circle of Love and what you can do to help facilitate these goals, please visit www.colinc.org.
Circle of Love Center hosted their 7th Annual Golf Tournament on September 13, 2021 at the beautiful Harbor Club on Lake Oconee. The day was filled with amazing weather, fun players, great prizes and generous sponsors and donors. In addition, the hard work and efforts of the Circle of Love Board of Directors, staff and volunteers did not go unnoticed.
When victims and Circle of Love unite, lives are changed. Read their stories.
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and while “Sheltering In Place” is the reasonable and responsible thing to do to get ahead of the curve, some families are in more danger than ever before.
