Diane
Peppler Resource Center is excited to announce that the 2019 Dolly and
Me High Tea will take place on April 7th, 2019 at the LSSU Cisler
Center. Keep a lookout for updates on our facebook event page
(https://www.facebook.com/events/742268099475569) of raffle prizes as
they are received! We will have the 2019 American Girl Doll of the Year
on raffle. Check her out here: https://www.americangirl.com/shop/meet-blaire
I
am pretty excited for this year we are in! It’s our 40th Anniversary
of the Diane Peppler Resource Center! There are some pretty exciting
things planned for this year, such as our 40th Anniversary Gala on
September 21st. It will be 18 months in the making. Be looking for
tickets to go on sale at the Kewadin Box Office here in the Sault. Mark
your calendar and we hope to see you there.
So
how did we make it for 40 years in this business? How did we even get
started? Who is responsible for making this agency’s philosophy and
mission a success? I can tell you the list is long. The people, like
Liz Foley and Diane Peppler, who had the vision and the tenacity to not
give up on being able to provide safety for the victims of domestic
violence were the ring leaders. Doreen Howson and Kathy Smithers put in
the blood, sweat, and tears for 3 decades of service! The funders
through the now known Division of Victim Services (formerly Michigan
Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board-MDSVPTB)
have been immeasurably supportive in engaging our agency and offering
the guidelines for successful management of programs. Without all of
these pioneers, we would not be here today.
In
1994, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act and along with it
came the necessary long term funding streams that are still available
today. It has mainly passed on its own merit as it comes up for
renewal. This past year, 2018, the Violence Against Women Act is
sitting dormant due to the government shut down. It expired on December
31, 2018. We are anxiously awaiting an end to the federal government
shutdown to see what the next course of action is.
These
amazing women championed the cause that many were hiding away in
secret, not thinking that anyone cared about their fear, their abuse,
their terror, their children… But someone did care. In the 1980s,
funding was made available through a law enforcement grant. This
funding is what allowed us the opportunity to open a home that supported
homeless survivors of domestic violence. We couldn’t be where we are
today without their involvement.
Through
it all, we remain steadfast in our belief of victims, in our support of
their pain, and in always following our motto, “Our Door is always
Open!” We may need some help in doing just that. In the meantime, we
will keep helping these clients, one day at a time, for the next 40+
years…
Welcome! We are here to help.
If you are in danger: FLEE – CALL 911 Then call us at 1-906-635-0566.
24-Hour Crisis Hotline 1-800-882-1515.
The Diane Peppler Resource Center’s trained advocates are here to provide support and referrals on our 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-882-1515.
If you, or someone you know has been abused, call us.
It’s never to early, or too late, to get help. Resources for Survivors
Please note the escape bar to your left, if at anytime you need to close our site (Your abuser walks into room), click on it or hit your escape key and the site will close!
If you are a member of our community and wish to volunteer, donate, or just need more information on how to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault become survivors, please check out our How to Help Page.