Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Turning Hope Into Action
This October, we invite you to turn awareness into action. From the Empty Chair Display to community Share Days, every step we take together brings safety, support, and hope closer to home.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Turning Hope Into Action
The Voice on the Other End
Every day, when an advocate starts their shift at our statewide call center and puts on their headset, they never know what the next call will bring. Some days, the calls are steady but manageable—people seeking information, resources, or simply a listening ear. Other days, the phone barely stops ringing, each call carrying a new […]
When Trafficking Looks Like Love—And Why It’s So Hard to See
Trafficking doesn’t always look like force. Sometimes, it starts with what seems like love or friendship. This article explores the subtle ways traffickers gain control—and why awareness, not assumptions, is key to prevention.
Moved by the Fight Against Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a hidden crisis, and understanding how to spot the signs and support survivors can make all the difference. In this first post of our series, we explore how you can help, why local support matters, and the steps we can all take to fight this injustice together.
Bring Joy to Families: Join Our Holiday Toy Drive!
This holiday season, join us in bringing smiles to children and families at our Family Visitation & Exchange Center. Help us replenish our toy collection with new or gently used items by selecting an ornament from our tree at Renewed Hope Thrift Store in Sioux Center or shopping directly from our wish list.
Welcome to Renewed Hope Thrift Store: The Story Behind Our Rebrand
At Renewed Hope Thrift Store, we believe that every item we sell represents more than just a secondhand treasure—it represents a second chance for someone in need. Our recent rebrand, transitioning from Melissa’s Hope Chest to Renewed Hope Thrift Store, reflects a deeper alignment with our mission to offer support, dignity, and hope to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes. This new identity is not just a change in name but a celebration of the transformation we see every day, both in the lives of the people we serve and the community we support.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Why It Matters and How You Can Help
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the lives lost to abuse and take action to support survivors. From our powerful Empty Chair Display to community initiatives like Hope in Action and donation opportunities, learn how you can make a difference and help end the cycle of violence.
The Day I Faced My Abuser in Court
Read one survivor's powerful story of courage as they recount the emotional experience of facing their abuser in court. Discover the impact of seeking justice and reclaiming their voice.
Visitation Center Renovation: Notice of Letting
Family Crisis Centers is providing the official Notice of Letting for the visitation center renovation project. View the Notice of Letting here.
A Place to Call Home
I actually did it. I got out. It still feels surreal to say it – I never thought I would want to leave, let alone find the strength to go through with it. He got me to believe that I deserved it all. “He wouldn’t do this if you were a better partner,” I’d think […]