Stories tagged with "sheltering wings"

Westside domestic-violence resource center finds success by Josh Duke

Beacon of Hope has helped 22 women find shelter since opening in July Three months after opening its doors and taking its first crisis calls, the Beacon of Hope Center for Women... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Danville

Love, hope and fear prevent many victims from leaving an abusive relationship by indystar

Nearly 100,000 people — mostly women — dialed crisis phone lines to report domestic abuse in the 12 months that ended in June. Thousands of women and children crowd... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Domestic abuse shelter plans candlelight vigil by Gretchen Becker

AVON — Sheltering Wings will wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a candlelight vigil to remember women who were killed in domestic violence incidents in the past... – Oct 28, 2009 at 9:18 AM in Hendricks County

Domestic-violence shelter gets $20,000 grant by Josh Duke

DANVILLE — Sheltering Wings, a domestic abuse shelter for women in Hendricks County, has been chosen to receive a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation as part of the... – Oct 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM in Hendricks County

Too long a wait for crime victims by indystar

It’s wholly unacceptable that crime victims and their families in Indiana have to wait years for the state to address their appeals for compensation. It’s money that... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Domestic violence shelter's walk/run fundraiser getting closer by indystar

Plainfield — ** Sheltering Wings, a domestic violence shelter for women in Danville, will host its fifth annual Break a Sweat, Break the Cycle 5K Walk/8K Run event Oct. 3 at... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Domestic-violence shelter to sponsor walk-run event by Josh Duke

Sheltering Wings, a domestic violence shelter for women in Danville, will host its fifth annual Break a Sweat, Break the Cycle 5K Walk/8K Run event Oct. 3 at Hummel Park in... – Sep 24, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Hendricks County

Haircut-a-thon to benefit foundation Sunday by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — Another Brownsburg hair salon will host a domestic violence awareness event in honor of one of its own. Studio Salon, 1460 N. Green St., will host a... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM in Brownsburg

Walk and run raise funds for Sheltering Wings by Gretchen Becker

The Avon High School National Honor Society and Avon-Washington Township Park hosted the Run Over Domestic Abuse 5K run and walk Saturday to benefit Sheltering Wings, an... – Aug 05, 2009 at 8:23 PM in Hendricks County

Beacon of Hope women's center ready to help by Josh Duke

The Beacon of Hope Center for Women has had its share of amazing circumstances in the past two years to turn a simple suggestion into a domestic violence resource. The faith-based,... – Jul 29, 2009 at 8:01 PM in Danville

Epic Fail finds success on local band circuit by indystar

It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, but members of Epic Fail like it . . . a lot. What began in the halls of Scecina High School, when each of the members played in the... – Jul 15, 2009 at 9:06 PM in East Marion County

Domestic violence workshop set in memory of slain Brownsburg woman by Josh Duke

‘This is what Angie would have wanted: to educate, inform and help the community heal’ Since learning about the death of their beloved co-worker, employees at Design 17... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Brownsburg

State gets a B for protecting victims of teen dating violence by Francesca Jarosz

Indiana’s laws give teen dating violence victims more leverage than most states but fall short of putting minors on equal footing with adult victims, according to a national... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM in Communities

Hawaiian beach party raises money for domestic abuse victim center that hopes to open on Indy's Westside this summer by Josh Duke

Beacon of Hope Center for Women hopes to open on Indy’s Westside this summer The Beacon of Hope Center for Women is on track for a summer opening after a Hawaiian beach party... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Brownsburg student runs clothing drive by Gretchen Becker

Sarah Zabel is helping women and children in need by collecting clothing. The Brownsburg High School sophomore will holding a clothing drive Feb. 22 to help those seeking shelter... – Feb 09, 2009 at 3:16 PM in Metro

Community joins middle schoolers in service project by Josh Duke

A group of Brownsburg East Middle School students shared their newfound passion for community service by inviting residents into their school Thursday to help.Since the start of... – Feb 06, 2009 at 8:55 AM in Metro