HOPE - Healing Opportunity Provided Equally
HOPE has a goal to promote healthy relationships and assist victims of domestic violence to regain independence from abuse and begin to heal. Efforts to network and build strong community partnerships in our rural communities are a priority.
We are trying to rid the stigma around domestic violence, putting messages in the media and in the community that everyone can be a part of the solution with ending the violence.Our doors are open to women and men of all ages, race, gender, sexual orientation and religion.
Our team consists of three full time staff; an Executive Director, Legal Advocate and Personal Advocate.In the past twelve months we assisted 551 individuals with services, 2,073 personal advocacy calls and/or meetings, 76 client transports, 123 crisis line calls and 72 gas/food cards.We provide emergency safe housing, hotel/motel and transitional housing along with crisis line 24/7.
Your help is crucial to providing the shelter and care that is needed in our community. if you would rather call with your credit card gift, our number is (218) 927-2327, or you can mail a check to HOPE, PO Box 153, Aitkin MN 56431