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Florida domestic violence victim advocates react to Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Florida domestic violence victim advocates react to Supreme Court rulingOn Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision to keep in place a law allowing law enforcement to take away guns from anyone subject to a domestic violence restraining order.
News 6 phone bank raises $10K for Harbor House of Central Florida domestic violence shelter, kennel
Read full article: News 6 phone bank raises $10K for Harbor House of Central Florida domestic violence shelter, kennelNews 6 teamed up with Harbor House of Central Florida to get results for domestic violence survivors and their pets.
'Safe space for all:' Harbor House walk supports pets of domestic violence survivors
Read full article: 'Safe space for all:' Harbor House walk supports pets of domestic violence survivorsThis morning, Harbor House CEO Michelle Sperzel joined Bridgett to talk about the 13th Annual Paws for Peace Walk. This is the signature event to support survivors of domestic violence with family pets.
Gift cards are financial lifeline for domestic violence survivors. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: Gift cards are financial lifeline for domestic violence survivors. Here’s how you can helpMake Ends Meet and News 6 viewers donated $1,600 in gift cards for Harbor House survivors, just in time for the 2023 holiday season.
Harbor House of Central Florida spreads awareness on domestic violence
Read full article: Harbor House of Central Florida spreads awareness on domestic violenceLeaders with Harbor House of Central Florida joined forced with Orange County and City of Orlando officials to get results for domestic violence victims.
Orange County law enforcement, volunteers raise domestic violence awareness
Read full article: Orange County law enforcement, volunteers raise domestic violence awarenessMore than 300 volunteers and members of law enforcement set out across Orange County Saturday to raise awareness about domestic abuse.
‘Lifesaving:’ Paws for Peace walk raises funds, awareness for domestic violence survivors, pets
Read full article: ‘Lifesaving:’ Paws for Peace walk raises funds, awareness for domestic violence survivors, petsHundreds of people and their dogs came out Saturday for the 11th annual Paws for Peace walk to benefit Harbor House of Central Florida's emergency kennel.
Paws for Peace Walk hopes to raise thousands to help domestic violence survivors, pets
Read full article: Paws for Peace Walk hopes to raise thousands to help domestic violence survivors, petsHarbor House of Central Florida is one of only a handful of domestic violence organizations in the state to have a kennel on the campus of its shelter.
News 6 to hold Paws for Peace phone bank for domestic violence survivors, pets
Read full article: News 6 to hold Paws for Peace phone bank for domestic violence survivors, petsSince 2012, Harbor House has helped hundreds of pets escape dangerous domestic violence situations with their owners through a special kennel on the Harbor House campus.
Harbor House getting results for domestic violence survivors through fundraising event
Read full article: Harbor House getting results for domestic violence survivors through fundraising eventHarbor House hosted a fundraiser on Wednesday in Orange County to get results for survivors of domestic violence.
Harbor House: Surveillance video of Zac Stacy should raise awareness for domestic violence
Read full article: Harbor House: Surveillance video of Zac Stacy should raise awareness for domestic violenceThe video circulating online of former NFL running back Zac Stacy shows what state investigators describe as a horrific domestic assault, Harbor House is speaking out on the topic.
Harbor House hosts ‘Handbags for Hope’ to raise money for domestic violence victims
Read full article: Harbor House hosts ‘Handbags for Hope’ to raise money for domestic violence victimsHarbor House of Central Florida hosted its fourth annual “Handbags for Hope” event Thursday night to raise money for children housed at domestic violence shelters.
‘Level of lethality increasing,’ Domestic violence advocates encourage survivors to seek help
Read full article: ‘Level of lethality increasing,’ Domestic violence advocates encourage survivors to seek helpAdvocates for domestic violence survivors are speaking out after several recent cases of violence in the Orlando-area.
Amazon 4-Star donates gifts for victims of domestic violence
Read full article: Amazon 4-Star donates gifts for victims of domestic violenceORLANDO, Fla. – Victims of domestic violence at Harbor House will be able to shop a little easier this year for the holidays thanks to Amazon 4-star. The brick-and-mortar store located at Mall at Millenia donated dozens of top selling toys and items for women to help create a “Santa Shop” for families. “We heard Harbor House was in need of donations and we just knew we had to help and jump in,” Krista Selby, Store Manager at Amazon 4-star said. Selby said it took about 20 “Amazon elves” to pick out some of the most popular toys this holiday season for Harbor House. She said shopping this way will make things a bit easier for moms and kids at Harbor House.
Nonprofit gets new hoops for victims of domestic abuse with help from Shaq, Orlando Magic
Read full article: Nonprofit gets new hoops for victims of domestic abuse with help from Shaq, Orlando MagicHarbor House of Central Florida, a nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims, is getting the support from some big names. It was a big day for Harbor House of Central Florida whose mission is to provide shelter and support to women who are victims of domestic abuse. My father always taught me you have to protect and provide for your women,” O’Neal said. The women and staff at Harbor House will also receive special training from Close the Gap foundation. Start bringing people closer together and start taking care of the people that need our help the most,” he said.
It takes courage: Survivor encourages others to leave domestic violence situation
Read full article: It takes courage: Survivor encourages others to leave domestic violence situationORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 sat down with Chrissy, a survivor of domestic violence, who was willing to share her story if we hid her identity for safety. It just got worse and worse over the years,” Chrissy said. It sounds easier than it is when you’re in the situation and you’re receiving death threats. ‘I’ll kill you if you call the police, I’ll find you if you leave... I’ll kill your family,’” Chrissy said. I’ve been able to focus more on my children and getting them the help they need,” Chrissy said.
Court advocacy, order of injunction free for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Court advocacy, order of injunction free for domestic violence survivorsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Harbor House of Central Florida offers more than just a crisis hotline and emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors. With its own office inside the Orange County Courthouse, the advocates help survivors through the injunction process. Harbor House walks survivors through a safety plan, helps apply for victim relocation funding, referrals to legal aid and assistance in filing injunctions. Nearly 1,000 injunctions were filed in the past fiscal year through Harbor House, that’s up 27%. “We know that when the economy goes down, domestic violence goes up so we’re already seeing an increase in domestic violence, but it will increase more over the next several months so that’s why we need your help now,” Sperzel said.
Stop domestic violence: News 6 teams up with Harbor House for fundraising event
Read full article: Stop domestic violence: News 6 teams up with Harbor House for fundraising eventORLANDO, Fla. – In an effort to eliminate domestic violence, News 6 teamed up with Harbor House to host a virtual fundraising event on Thursday. Every dollar raised will provide a new beginning and help ensure the safety of survivors at Harbor House of Central Florida. [MAKE A DONATION: Help News 6, Harbor House stop domestic violence]Harbor House is more than a shelter. While best known for its emergency services, Harbor House is also out in the community offering wraparound services and legal support. Many survivors are afraid to the shelter because of COVID-19, but there have been no known cases in the shelter, according to Harbor House.
'It takes courage:’ Domestic violence survivors encouraged to speak up
Read full article: 'It takes courage:’ Domestic violence survivors encouraged to speak upTwo of those cases alone account for five of our domestic violence victims because of family violence. Harbor House of Central Florida is a domestic violence organization providing safe shelter, legal advocacy and other services to help domestic violence survivors and their families. The crisis hotline for Harbor House is 407-886-2856During the pandemic, Harbor House has had to lower the capacity for its emergency shelter to 50% so residents can socially distance. State Attorney Aramis Ayala said it’s also a community effort in helping domestic violence survivors get out of their situation and find help. Click here to make a donation to Harbor House and help domestic violence survivors throughout Central Florida.
Do Your Part: Walk your dog for Harbor House
Read full article: Do Your Part: Walk your dog for Harbor HouseORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Harbor House provides a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and their pets. You can do your part this weekend to help Harbor House and yourself by getting some fresh air and easy exercise. It's been postponed, so Harbor House got creative. It’s $10 and helps keep Harbor House’s on-site pet shelter going. The non-profit says it hopes to reschedule the original “Paws For Peace” walk for June or July.
Here’s how you can help domestic violence victims during the coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Here’s how you can help domestic violence victims during the coronavirus pandemicORLANDO, Fla. – Harbor House of Central Florida is asking for the community’s support as the nonprofit continues offering services to domestic violence victims during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the guidelines laid out by the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding limiting social gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic, Harbor House has had to postpone some of its fundraising events. Harbor House could receive money back for orders placed through Amazon Smile, according to the release. “Whatever you give, know that it makes a big difference in the lives of domestic violence survivors at Harbor House,” Harbor House officials said. If you or someone you know is being abused, you can reach a Harbor House advocate by calling 407-886-2856.
Harbor House hosts Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event for domestic violence awareness
Read full article: Harbor House hosts Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event for domestic violence awarenessORLANDO, Fla. – Harbor House of Central Florida is hosting a Walk A Mile in her Shoes event Thursday to raise awareness of domestic violence in the area and resources available to survivors. Harbor House is Orange County's only state-certified domestic violence organization. Almost 11,000 women, men and children were sheltered at the organization's domestic violence housing facilities last year. Every minute, 20 people are physically abused by a partner, according to Harbor House. Victims of domestic violence can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, available 24 hours a day, at 1-800-799-7233, or in Central Florida, the Harbor House 24-hour confidential crisis hotline at 407-886-2856.