Hands of Hope Resource Center, Inc.
We are pleased to share this report with you. Between October 1, 2021, and September 30, 2022, we served 475 domestic violence, 84 sexual assault, 103 child abuse and 323 general crime victim/ survivors and their loved ones in our two office locations. We welcomed 3 new staff members and 3 new board members. We wish to thank all our volunteers, partners and donors for giving us the opportunity to serve those most vulnerable in our community. We could not offer 24-hour access to assistance without the 3,746 volunteer hours provided by our caring volunteer advocates.
Warmest regards,
John Peters, Current Board Chair
Stephenie Och, Executive Director
OUR MISSION
Hands of Hope Resource Center advocates, educates and promotes societal change for those affected by violence and abuse. We provide free and confidential services in Todd and Morrison Counties. We serve those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other general crimes such as assault, burglary, stalking, harassment and theft. We provide civil, criminal and medical advocacy for those seeking justice. We work closely with our partners in law enforcement, county attorney offices, social services and schools to support clients affected by crime and abuse. Our Violence Prevention Program provides prevention and other educational programming in the community and the schools on topics such as dating violence, healthy relationships, cyberbullying, sexting, and other topics as requested.
CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair John Peters, A John Peters Learning Systems; Vice Chair Kim DeZurik, Morrison County Social Services; Secretary Julie Sievert, H&R Block; Treasurer Eve Balfany, Morrison County Community Corrections; Jeff Jelinski, Morrison County Commissioner; Tim Denny, Todd County Commissioner; Laura Welle, Assistant Morrison County Attorney; James Downes, Todd County Community member; Lisa Smude, CommonSpirit Health; and Alexandra Meyer, Assistant Todd County Attorney.
