Domestic Violence Shelter

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Recycle Your Cell Phones and Help Families at the Domestic Violence Shelter

The Domestic Violence Shelter of Family Resources, Inc. has been taking advantage of the Cell Phone Collection program for the past three years. The program has raised about $3,300 by collecting old cell phones and recycling them.

Money raised is used for client needs such as purchasing food, clothing and school supplies. It is also used to pay utility and/or rent deposits. Any costs associated when clients come to shelter, or when they leave shelter.

Recycle your old cell phones and help the women and children at the Domestic Violence Shelter. Money will be earned for each recycled phone.

Please drop your old cell phones and batteries at Family Resources, Inc., 1521 47th Ave. in Moline or our Wittenmyer Campus location at 2800 Eastern Ave. in Davenport.

The Cell Phone Recycling program is sponsored by Shelter Alliance.

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Shelter is a safe place . . .

The Family Resources, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter has been an important part of ending violence in our community since 1992. The shelter is open to all women and children fleeing a domestic violence relationship. We serve both the immediate Quad City community, as well as those fleeing violent relationships from other states. It is important that victims understand our location is a confidential one, and that we provide a number of services to both victims and their children. When a woman is staying at the shelter, her confidentiality is always protected. We do not release names or any other confidential information to anyone. Our building is also equipped with a number of safety devices such as cameras and alarms so that victims know they are being protected.

See our needs list if you would like to contribute.

Personal Safety Tips

No one deserves to be abused. If things get out of hand, it’s good to have a plan!

When a fight breaks out:

• Move away from the kitchen, bathroom or any place where there are dangerous objects.

• Plan the easiest escape. Decide on a door or window to exit quickly and safely.

• Find a neighbor, friend or family member you can trust to help you and your children, or to call police.

If you decide to leave your partner, plan for safety:

• Every situation is different. Contact us for information on how to plan for safety. Leaving may be risky for you and your children.

• Put some money away. Even if you only save a little bit every week, you need to have some money of your own.

• Make copies of keys and important papers and leave them with a friend, neighbor, or church. Some important items to have: birth certificates, legal papers, a little money.

Ways to stay safe on your own:

• Change the locks on your doors.

• Learn about your legal rights. If you have legal papers to protect you, keep them with you at all times.

• Tell neighbors, friends, landlords or coworkers that your partner no longer lives with you. Keep a safety plan for coming and going, and share it with people you trust. Teach your children about the safety plan.

• If your former partner is dangerous, find someone at work to tell. Show a picture, and ask them to call 911 if your former partner comes around.

• If you need other ideas or a local referral, call us.

Services available at the shelter . . .

• Crisis Line

• Counseling

• Medical Advocacy

• Legal Advocacy

• Childcare Referrals

• Rent/Deposit Assistance

• Housing Referrals

• Children's Programming

• Group Counseling

• Homeless Outreach Services

• Medical Care (On Site)

• Transportation Assistance

• Food and Necessary Living Supplies

• Educational Programs

• Employment Assistance/Referrals

• Community Education/Trainings