August 5th, 2009
Since 1992, McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence has been providing assistance to those affected by domestic violence. We serve men, women and children throughout McLeod County. All services are free and strictly confidential.
At McLeod Alliance, our mission is to support and promote the elimination of relationship violence through education, empowerment, protection, and advocacy.
Domestic violence, or battering, is a pattern of abusive behaviors that some individuals use to control their intimate partners. Battering can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and other controlling or fear-inducing behaviors. Without help, domestic violence often becomes more frequent and more severe. It can lead to permanent injury and death.
REMEMBER: IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE ~ IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT
Our services include:
24 Hour Crisis Line Support
Safety Planning
Emergency Safe Housing
Transportation
Support Group
Information About Resources
Legal Options & Advocacy
Assistance in Filing Restraining Orders
Spanish Speaking Advocate
Systems Coordination
Educational Presentations
Last year McLeod Alliance served 282 victims: 175 of these were new clients, 21 were men and 3 were teens. We referred victims to additional agencies 740 times and reached more than 1,700 people through our educational presentations. Located at 101 Park Place, downtown Hutchinson, we work to create a coordinated community response to domestic violence that provides safety to victims, accountability for perpetrators, and intervention for the entire family.
For help or information call: 320-234-7933 or 1-800-934-0851, or e-mail to: advocate@hutchtel.net.
Posted in News | Comments Off
December 14th, 2011
- Table for eight, please
Table for eight, please
McLeod Alliance was the recipient of a $250 donation from Factory Direct Furniture’s Ladies Night Out event on Nov. 15. Keith Heikes, left, owner of the store invited the Alliance to decorate a table for the evening. Former Board member Linda Keehr, Board Vice Chair Linda Senst and Executive Director Jo Piehl posed with the Alliance’s mission-themed setting.
Posted in News | No Comments »
March 25th, 2011
Alliance seeks volunteers for garage sale
The McLeod Alliance Board of Directors is seeking volunteers in preparation of the Third annual McLeod Alliance Garage Sale. The sale will occur in April 2012.
The Board organized and operated a garage sale during Fall Citywide Garage Sales. The Second annual McLeod Alliance Garage Sale brought in more than $2,600 during the three days in early May. For the 2012 sale, the organizers are hoping to top last year’s earnings.
Ronda Matthias, chairwoman of the fundraising event, would love for volunteers to help sort, price and organize donated items. She can be reached via e-mail at rjmatthias24@hotmail.com.
The Alliance will again be taking donations of items for the sale, but that information will be shared later, when an exact date for the sale is set.
Posted in News | No Comments »
December 8th, 2010
Alliance meat raffle planned for early 2012 at Eagles Club
Once again, McLeod Alliance will benefit from a Meat Raffle held by the Hutchinson Eagles #4441 raffle night is set for March 30, 2012. Mark your calendar and plan to head out to the Eagles Club inside the Best Western Victorian Inn. More details will be available closer to the event. Call McLeod Alliance at 320-234-7933 with questions.
Posted in News | No Comments »
December 8th, 2010
The McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence 16th annual Strike Out the Violence Bowlathon is set for Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Hutch Bowl. Planning is under way and it is now time to start thinking about gathering up your bowlers to come have some fun and win some prizes. Pledge sheets are ready and bowlers can sign up their teams as soon as they are ready.
If you would like a pledge sheet via e-mail, let Glynis know at advocate@hutchtel.net. If you are ready to sign up your team and reserve a lane, then give Glynis at call at the office at 320-234-7933.
Posted in News | No Comments »
