๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ค๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
The new Emergency Shelter for domestic violence victims and survivors here in Jackson County will soon open its doors for operation for individuals and families needing a place to stay during an emergency.
The Center for Domestic Peace, Inc.ย held an Open House Monday for Jackson County commissioners, leaders, and community advocates.
A few days earlier, Dr. Thom Brooks, Executive Director, Center for Domestic Peace, met with Jenny Lynn Hooper, Jackson County Commissioner, District 3, to tour the facility. A few finishing touches are being done, including some furnishings, mattresses, and safety featuresโฆbut the finish line is in sight.
The project has been in the works for years and will address the real need in Jackson County to help those in domestic violence situations, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Previously, these folks had to be housed in emergency shelter in neighboring counties or hotels. Now, the new emergency shelter can house more than two dozen people and give them a place to stay right here in Jackson County.
The Center for Domestic Peaceโs Board Members is grateful to Jackson County Local Government and Dogwood Health Trust for their considerable monetary contributions to the building process. They also thank Mountain Projects for their help in securing the land that the shelter was built upon, Cannon Foundation for the generous furnishings that they provided, and Evergreen Foundation and The Community Foundation of North Carolina for their generous donations as well.
Dr. Brooks said this could well be one of the finest domestic violence shelters in the state of North Carolina, something Jackson County residents can take pride knowing help and hope is there for those in need.
And for those seeking help, itโs only a phone call away. Call the Safeline 24/7 at (828) 586-1237 to speak with a trained, local advocate.
