June 26

With the second-highest unemployment rate in the nation, Oregon is one of the states suffering most from the recession.  This increased economic hardship has drawn the attention of Human Rights Watch, who after researching the economic downturn in Oregon and its effects, wrote this letter to urge the Oregon State Legislature to “preserve desperately needed funds for emergency shelter and other services” (full story link) for those fleeing domestic violence.  According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 19,996 requests for shelter from domestic and sexual violence went unmet in 2008, a 36-percent increase over 2007.

June 16

We’re hiring!  Passionate about helping survivors of domestic violence?  Want to advocate for them at the Washington County Courthouse?  Bilingual in Spanish and English?  Are you really awesome?  The position is open and we’re now accepting applications!

June 2

Read our June Champion eNewsletter to learn about a recent shelter client’s triumph over tragic odds this month, awesome community partners, and upcoming events.

June 2

TODAY: eat at California Pizza Kitchen with this flyer and 20% of the proceeds benefit the Domestic Violence Resource Center!

May 14

We are honored to be awarded with $14,000 by the Spirit Mountain Community Fund to support our project to build capacity to increase employee retention and improve service delivery for 2009-2010!

May 8

Please read our May Champion eNewsletter to find out about Mother’s Day at Monika’s House Shelter and to read a fond farewell to Sheryl Rindel, Family Violence Intervention Program Director since 2001.

April 24

This Tuesday, April 28th, at the Public Services Building Cafeteria (155 N. 1st Ave.) in Hillsboro, OR, is the Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week Fundraising BBQ from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (BBQ lunch is just $5).  All proceeds go to the Emergency Services Fund for Washington County crime victims.  Questions?  Call (503) 846-8671.

April 6

Please read our April Champion eNewsletter to read our response to the March 16th domestic violence homicide—the first murder in Washington County this year.  It takes the whole community working together to keep each other safe.

March 30

Friday, March 27th, Hillsboro Argus: “In a widely publicized survey of 200 Boston teenagers, 46 percent answered that Rihanna was responsible for her own beating, and 44 percent thought that violent acts are typical of all relationships.  That attitudes like these are so widespread shows the need for organizations like the Domestic Violence Resource Center.”  Read the full article >>  Thank you to the Argus for helping to build greater awareness about the cycle of domestic violence.

March 24

Join us at the 5th Annual Latino Cultural Festival in the heart of historic downtown Hillsboro. Enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment, sports, and information (come visit our program L.A.Z.O.S.!) this Sunday, March 29 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 East Main Street, Hillsboro. The festival is free to attend and the entire community is welcome to join the fun and festivities.

March 18

The March 17th, 2009, 5:30 PM KOIN Local 6 Newscast covers the tragic murder of Nabintu Kelekele Kalamba by her husband on 3/16/09.  KOIN asks La Donna Burgess, our Executive Director, what people can do if their friends or family are in a domestic violence relationship.  Contact us to make a safety plan or talk to our advocates on our 24 hour crisis line (503.469.8620).  If the community works together, we can empower everyone to have safe and healthy relationships.

March 10

The March 2009 Champion eNewsletter is now available! Including: Domestic Violence Resource Center Presents Personal Safety Program at Fern Hill Elementary |  Autumn Affair Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!  |  Adopt a Room at Monika’s House Shelter |  Rihanna & Brown situation increases public awareness of domestic violence: where do we go from here?  |  Legislative Awareness Day in Salem