Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month: SHAM

From November 20th - December 20th Family Resources recognizes the national Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month (SHAM), a month-long initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the profound impact of homicide on victims, their families, and first responders.

What We Aim To Achieve:

  • Educate the Public: SHAM provides an opportunity to inform society about the devastating effects of murder on families and communities.

  • Uplift Survivors: We celebrate the resilience of survivors and promote their peace-building efforts.

  • Create Community: This initiative offers a dedicated space for survivors to come together during the holiday season to honor their loved ones and acknowledge the commitment of those who serve.

Join the Survivors of Homicide team in our mission to influence how society views these tragedies. Together, we can foster understanding, compassion, and healing.

Adopt A Family

Family Resources’ Adopt A Family program helps bring holiday joy to families in need. Clients create wishlists with gift ideas for their children, and generous donors step in to make these wishes come true by shopping for Christmas presents. Your support makes the season brighter for families who need it most!

This holiday season marks a special milestone for Family Resources—175 years of service to the community. Through your kindness, countless individuals have found hope, safety, and joy in their most challenging times. We invite you once again to join us in our cherished "Adopt a Family" program, where together, we can make the holidays brighter.

Here's how you can get involved:

  • Choose a Family: Contact our dedicated team and we will match you with a family or individual in need. You can specify the size of the family you wish to support.

  • Shopping: Once you receive your family's wish list you can begin shopping for items that will bring smiles to their faces. There are additional volunteer opportunities to wrap these gifts with love and care.

  • Deliver the Joy: Arrange a drop-off at a convenient time or gather with us for the Holiday wrap parties and, if you wish, spend some time together. Your joy and generosity will make a world of difference.

  • Donate: If shopping or wrapping isn’t feasible, you can still make a meaningful impact by making a monetary donation. Your donation will go directly toward providing gifts and essentials for families in need. Every contribution helps spread the joy of the season!

  • Spread the Word: Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to join in this heartwarming initiative. The more, the merrier!

Your participation in the Adopt a Family program is not only about providing material gifts but also about creating lasting memories and fostering a sense of belonging during this special time of year. We will match you with a family or individual that could use your support, and together, we will make this holiday season brighter for the community we serve.

Programs & Events

Trauma Survivor Support Group
Meets every Wednesday

Domestic Violence Education & Support Group
Meets every Monday

Kids Self-Care Education Group
Meets every Monday

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