What was the biggest decision you made at 9 years old? Maybe it was deciding who to invite to your slumber party or whether to do your homework before or after practice. Who would you be for Halloween – Batman or Superman? For Karen Ahedo it was deciding to dial […]
She may be retired, but Alice Volk isn’t finished working. In her 70s now, Alice has been volunteering at Gateway for almost 10 years, about as long as she’s lived in Gainesville. “I started out working in the office, filing and answering phones,” Alice says. An occupational therapist suggested that […]
By Nick Watson A person escaping a domestic violence situation may change a cellphone number or delete a Facebook account to protect themselves. Now a bill sent Wednesday to Gov. Nathan Deal could make domestic violence survivors even safer, according to local advocates. House Bill 279 was passed by both […]
By Nick Watson Celebrating the more than $1 million in transitional housing fundraising for domestic violence survivors, Abigail Cutchshaw pondered her “full-circle moment.” She was proud to share the victory with her mother, far away from her “seven-year nightmare from hell” in an abusive relationship. “I don’t know how I […]
The Gateway Domestic Violence Center announced their plans to relocate to a new state-of-the-art facility. Gateway Executive Director, Jessica Butler, tells us of their plans to build a new location, or renovate an existing location, to provide better quality care for women and children in need of shelter from domestic […]
By B.J. Williams At an annual celebration gala Friday night at the Chattahoochee Country Club, officials with Gateway Domestic Violence Center announced a capital campaign to raise money for a new emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. Gateway Executive Director Jessica Butler said board members and volunteers have known for several […]
By Nick Watson Before the lease runs out on its Gainesville shelter, Gateway Domestic Violence Center announced Friday its plans to find a new facility with three times the capacity. Executive Director Jessica Butler unveiled the campaign at the annual Gateway to Hope event at the Chattahoochee Country Club. The […]
Gateway Domestic Violence Center welcomed its 2017 Board of Directors, including six new members, during the first meeting of the year on Jan. 19. The board is composed of volunteer leaders who are representative of the Hall County community. “Domestic violence is an issue that affects people from all walks […]
The 12th annual Domestic Violence Breakfast & Briefing, held this morning at the Gainesville Police Department, featured a presentation on how technology affects victim safety, plus offered precautions and online tools to combat abuse. Presented by the Hall County Domestic Violence Task Force, the event also recognized the Court Services […]
Gateway Domestic Violence Center extends an enormous “THANK YOU” to the many sponsors and supporters who made Gateway To Hope on April 22, 2016, such a great success. The support and donations of so many allows us to provide this community with a vital service for survivors of domestic violence. Thank […]
Gateway Domestic Violence Center • P.O. Box 2962 • Gainesville, GA 30503
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