Seeds of Hope Christmas store now open

Abused Adult Resource Center Restoring hope, building futures, changing lives FALL WIN 2015 TER VOL. 24 NO. 3 P .O. B OX 5003 B ISM ARC K , N D 58...
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Abused Adult Resource Center Restoring hope, building futures, changing lives

FALL WIN 2015

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VOL. 24 NO. 3

P .O. B OX 5003 B ISM ARC K , N D 58502

Seeds of Hope Christmas store now open The Christmas store in the Abused Adult Resource Center’s Seeds of Hope Thrift and Gift Store is now open for the holiday season. Located in the lower level of the Seeds of Hope, 520 E. Main, the Christmas store features a vast assortment of unique holiday gifts and decorations. Dorinda Eckroth, assistant store manager, said the Christmas store includes all sizes of Christmas trees, Nativity scenes, home goods, wreaths, vintage decorations, lights, yard decorations, linens, gift bags/wrapping, floral, ornaments and many other one-of-a-kind holiday items. If you have interest in Pinterest, then Seeds of Hope is the place for you, she said. New items are added daily. Donations of holiday items are appreciated now and throughout the year. The Christmas store’s normal hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday through the end of the holiday season. Volunteers are needed for the store, especially on Saturdays, helping with displays, customer service and cashiering, according to Lisa Ternes, store manager. Volunteers can come in part of a day, not necessarily the whole day, she said. Anyone interested in volunteering at the store should call 222-8895 for Dorinda.

I N S I D E T HI S IS S UE : Verizon, AARC announce HopeLine drive

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BCI Agent presented Kenner Award at PULSE event

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Mary Kay Foundation donates $20,000 to Pam’s House

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Tribal Proclamation signed

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Take Back the Night a success

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Urban Harvest turns out great

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Sand volleyball teams help victims

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A victim’s story: ‘Judy’ now

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a happy, content woman Area schools invited to join Coaching Boys Into Men

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2015 ‘Safe Home for Kids’ raffle produces a record

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Help give ‘Hope for the Holidays’

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Seeds of Hope Thrift Store coupon

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D A TES TO R EM E M BE R ! Hope for the Holidays December Annual Meeting Jan. 25, 2016 Fine Dining February 2016

Sales proceeds from the Christmas store and the Seeds of Hope are used by the AARC in its mission to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children in a seven-county area in south-central North Dakota.

Love Without Fear Tea Feb. 11, 2016 Giving Hearts Day Feb. 11, 2016

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Verizon, AARC announce HopeLine drive The Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) and Verizon announced Oct. 20 a renewed drive in the Bismarck-Mandan area to collect and recycle no-longer-used cell phones and wireless devices through Verizon’s HopeLine® program to benefit victims of domestic violence. “Rather than having an old cell phone sitting in a drawer, through HopeLine we can recycle or reuse those devices with the proceeds going to help with the awareness and prevention of domestic violence, said Nicki Cullen, Associate Director of Strategic Sales for Verizon, at the annual luncheon meeting of PULSE. The luncheon, sponsored by a grant from Verizon’s HopeLine program, brings together a community task force focused on violence prevention in the Bismarck-Mandan area With the HopeLine® project, AARC has arranged with Bismarck-area businesses to collect no-longer used wireless phones and accessories for the program. Donations of old equipment, in any condition, from any carrier, are available at the Verizon store at 311 South Third Street in Bismarck or AARC’s Seeds of Hope Thrift and Gift Store. Businesses interested in helping collect devices can receive HopeLine kits by contacting the AARC at 222-8370. In addition to grants, the AARC program has used HopeLine phones with airtime and text messages for domestic violence survivors to rebuild their lives. “We are grateful to Verizon for its generosity and commitment to preventing domestic violence both in North Dakota and across the country,” said Diane Zainhofsky, AARC Executive Director. Since the HopeLine program began in October 2001, more than 11.4 million phones have been collected and the program has provided over 190,000 phones to domestic violence victims and survivors and donated more than $29 million in cash grants to non-profit organizations nationwide. For more information on the program, visit www.verizonwireless.com/hopeline Joining in the Verizon -sponsored PULSE annual meeting luncheon were (from left) Bismarck Police Chief Dan Donlin, AARC Board Chair Tamara Barber, AARC Executive Director Diane Zainhofsky and Verizon representatives Nicki Cullen and Katie Schloss.

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BCI Agent presented Kenner Award at PULSE Rob Fontenot, an agent with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, was presented the Abused Adult Resource Center’s annual Sgt. Steven Kenner Lifesaver Award at a special luncheon Oct. 20. Bismarck Police Chief Dan Donlin joined AARC Executive Director Diane Zainhofsky in presenting the award at the annual luncheon meeting of PULSE, a community task force focused on violence prevention in the Bismarck-Mandan area. PULSE stands for People United for Living in Safe Environments. Each year the award goes to a law enforcement officer who shows exemplary work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The award is named in honor of Kenner, a Bismarck police officer killed in the line of duty in 2011. Fontenot was honored for helping to assure a victim’s safety through the apprehension and arrest of a violent offender. He did so with sensitivity and compassion for the victim, ensuring that she was safe and encouraging her to get support to deal with the violence. Through his efforts, Fontenot ensured our community was safer by getting a violent offender removed from the streets. Fontenot was chosen among a group of law enforcement officers who are Badge of Hope recipients honored by the AARC at the luncheon. Presented for exemplary response in working with a victim of domestic and/or sexual violence, the awards were presented to the following: Bismarck Police Department: Officers Lane Masters, April McCarthy, Noah Lindelow, Matthew James, Justin Antonovich, Ben Swenson, Nathan Peltier, Mike Renton, Nicole Moritz, and Kaitlin Davies, and Detectives Dave Johnson, Jeremy Seeklander, Scott Special Agent Rob Fontenot and AARC Betz, Dean Clarkson and Brandon Rask. Mandan Executive Director Diane Zainhofsky. Police Department: Officer Richard Schaaf and Detectives April Josie and Lori Flaten. Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department: Deputy Mike Dehn. Steele Police Department: Chief Dave Feland. Stark County Sheriff’s Department: Deputy Matt Keesler. BCI: Agent Rob Fontenot. Bureau of Indian Affairs: Lt. Michael Hayes, Lt. Daniel Quinones, Sgt. Delano Good Shield and Officers Amber Kirby, Brian Clouston, and Elrond Johnson.

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Mary Kay Foundation donates $20,000 The Mary Kay Foundation has donated $20,000 to Pam’s House, the emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence operated by the Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC). Pam’s House is one of 150 shelters across the country that received grants this year. The 38 -bed shelter in Bismarck provides a safe, temporary home for women and children made homeless as a result of domestic violence. In 2014, Pam’s House provided safe shelter for 138 abused women and 92 children. It is fifth such grant that the Diane Zainhofsky (front), AARC Executive Director, accepted a AARC has received from the grant check from area Mary Kay representatives (back, from left) Foundation. Elizabeth Kramer, Eunice Meidinger, Kris Bogar, Bobbi Jorgenson and Samantha Kramer.

“I am grateful for this grant from the Foundation on behalf of Pam’s House,” said Diane Zainhofsky, AARC Executive Director. “Domestic violence is a significant and growing problem that affects millions of women and children through the country and in our community. This grant will help us continue our work to protect, educate and care for survivors of domestic violence.” Since 2000, The Mary Kay Foundation has donated $35.6 million to domestic violence organizations through its annual shelter grant program.

A Tribal proclamation Dave Archambault II, Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, signed a proclamation on Oct. 14 declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month on the Standing Rock reservation. Shown with him are (left) Ariah Ironboulder, and Allexis Sandwick, Abused Adult Resource Center advocates. Ariah and Allexis also assist at the Standing Rock women's shelter in Fort Yates.

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Mor-Gran-Sou Electric, Basin make donation

Taking back the night October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Take Back the Night is an awareness event which AARC holds each year at the State Capitol. It is followed by reflection and a reception at McCabe United Methodist Church. Above, Mandan High School students place ribbons in dedication to victims.

Chris Baumgartner (left) , Co-General Manager/CEO of Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, presents a donation for $3,000 to AARC Executive Director Diane Zainhofsky and Development Director Stan Stelter. The donation represents a matching grant from MorGran-Sou and Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

Sand volleyball teams help abuse victims

Urban Harvest a success Through a partnership with BNC National Bank and Cold Stone Creamery, the Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) had another successful Urban Harvest this past summer. Root beer floats made with Cold Stone ice cream were a big hit once again. Along with the gift baskets and jewelry over $5,000 was raised so AARC may continue its work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in our area. Brenda Bry, AARC volunteer and special events coordinator said he thanks all who supported AARC. She added, “And to the AARC and BNC volunteers, we hope to see you again next year.”

The Spike Out Violence sand volleyball tournament meant lots of action July 25-26 at Pioneer Park in Bismarck. The tournament brought in about $5,237 for the Abused Adult Resource Center.

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A victim’s story: ‘Judy’ now happy, content (The following is a story about an abuse victim who came to the Abused Adult Resource Center for services, including staying at AARC shelters.) A couple we’ll call Judy and Bill had been married 10 years a second marriage for both of them. The abuse began almost immediately after the marriage, but not all at once. Bill “conditioned” Judy to accept the abuse that he inflicted on her was her fault. Much of her belief came from her childhood. Judy, now in her middle 50s, wanted something more out of life. She understood Bill’s treatment was not normal and not her fault. However, she did not have the courage to leave until she felt her life was threatened by his abuse. So, she entered the Abused Adult Resource Center’s emergency shelter. She applied for housing and other assistance programs to provide for herself. She was referred to local attorneys who would help with the divorce and the property they owned. Judy then moved from the emergency shelter to the AARC transitional shelter and worked with the case managers and advocates to be “reintroduced” to her independence. Judy had a full time job with benefits. She was able to apply for and receive transportation assistance. She applied for housing and was approved for a program called “Shelter Plus Care”. This program will enable Judy to continue therapy and receive housing assistance until she is able to afford housing on her own. Judy is a very happy and content woman now and so pleased with her new home. She also writes and has recently been published. Judy told her case manager at AARC she never would have been able to do all the things she has done without the support and guidance of the advocates and case managers at AARC. Judy will be eligible for AARC case management for as long as she needs our support and she feels this is very comforting.

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Schools can join Coaching Boys Into Men A violence prevention program will again be provided in schools in Bismarck and possibly the region through the Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC). Called Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM), the program is designed to help athletic coaches inspire in their male athletes the importance of respect for themselves, others, and particularly women and girls. CBIM is a nationwide program that engages young male athletes, teaching them in a personal and direct way how to respect and behave towards girls and women. The program starts with these athletes because they are often role models in their schools and communities. The program was introduced last fall in the middle and high schools in Bismarck with Scott Howe, a former school administrator and coach, hired by AARC through a grant from the North Dakota Consensus Council. Schools in the counties of Burleigh, Morton, Sioux, Grant, Emmons, Kidder and Sheridan – AARC’s service area -- are invited to contact AARC to participate in the CBIM program. Schools can contact either Howe at 527-4731 or Stan Stelter at AARC at 2228370. Men in the community also are invited to join a task force aimed at preventing violence called People United for Living in Safe Environments or PULSE. They can contact the PULSE men’s group chairman Tim Gienger at 328-8756 or Stelter.

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2015 ‘Safe Home for Kids’ raffle has great total The Abused Adult Resource Center’s 2015 “Safe Home for Kids” raffle brought in a great total of $22,727. The top ticket seller again was volunteer Richard Schmidt of Bismarck. As for employee sales, Jay Larson, a Seeds of Hope Thrift and Gift Store employee, was by far the top seller. Second was Natalie Krein, also a store employee, while Advocate Kaitlin Weigel was third and Connie Burckhardt, a residential Advocate, and Lisa Feist, store manager, were next in employee sales. The raffle benefits the abused women and children who come to Pam’s House and the Diane Zainhofsky Hope House, AARC’s two shelters that provide a temporary safe home for homeless families.

Help give ‘Hope for the Holidays’ to families The Hope for the Holidays program benefits women who have used Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) crisis services in the past year along with their children. Clients fill out a ‘wish list’ for themselves and their family. Those lists are then put into a database and matched with businesses, community groups, families, schools and others who then shop for the family. Last year, 340 people in 118 families received gifts they wouldn’t otherwise have enjoyed. Please join AARC in bringing hope to families again this year by calling 2228370 to donate gifts.

Winners List $399 42” LG LED TV $260 Keurig 2.0 $250 McQuade Dist. Gift Shop Gift Card $179 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Tablet $165 Isotonix Vitamins/one month pack $164 Irish Setter Vaprtrek Hunting Boots $150 2 golf passes $149 Dinner and movie passes $140 2 Golf/Cart passes @ Painted Woods $125 Art piece $100 Cash $100 One night lodge stay $84 Free Sunday night stay $75 Gift Certificate $72 Canvas art piece $60 2 — Green Fee Pass $54 Gift bag $50 2 — $25 Gift cards $50 Gift card $35 Feast of the Rock Buffet $34 One Month Action Membership $30 Gift certificate $30 2 Thunder Alley passes $30 2 Thunder Alley passes $30 John Deere children’s books $27 2 — Free Meals $27 2 — Free Meals $25 Gift Card & BBQ sauce $25 2Tone Key Chain $20 3 combo meals $20 3 combo meals $20 3 combo meals $20 2 movie passes $20 2 lunch coolers $20 Gift certificate $20 Gift certificate $20 Gift certificate $20 Gift certificate $19 Sterling Silver Chain $19 Sterling Silver Chain $19 Sterling Silver Chain

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