With Circle of 6 you have a new way to connect with your
most trusted friends- to stay close, stay safe and prevent violence before it
happens! It’s the mobile way to look out for your
friends – on campus or when you’re out for the
night.
Circle of 6 lets you choose six trusted friends to add to
your circle. If you get into an uncomfortable or risky situation, use Circle of
6 to automatically send your circle a pre-programmed SMS alert message, with
your exact location. It’s quick. It’s discreet. Two taps on your iPhone is all
it takes.
Here’s how it works:
* You’re out late and you lose track of your friends. Use
Circle of 6 to send your circle a “come and get me” message- with a map using
GPS to show your precise location.
* You’re on a date that starts to get uncomfortable. You
need a polite way to excuse yourself. Use Circle of 6 to alert your circle to
call you and interrupt the situation.
* You’re seeing someone new, but you have some doubts
about how things are going. Use Circle of 6 to access a wealth of online
information about healthy relationships.
* In critical situations, use Circle of 6 to call two
pre-programmed national hotlines or a local emergency number of your
choice.
Read more about it at Circle of
Six
Mother's Day is the 13th of May, it is the day we honor mothers. Unfortunately some mothers live in constant fear of abuse. Help us maintain a safe haven for mothers who stay at Serenity House so they can get assistance in healing and rebuilding their lives after they live their abusers. Please support our mission to help abused women and children and give a gift that last longer than flowers or candy. Honor a mother you know by supporting a mother in need. Support the life line that can forever change a life of a mother and child.
Your gift can help protect a mother from the next punch, kick or threat that comes her way. Help her learn to escape and heal from the devastating and relentless fear and anxiety that an abuser brings. For the flowers she won't receive this year, bring her peace of mind of a safe place to rest through your gift of love. Help feed and clothe her and her children through your donation to Friend to Friend. You can make a big difference in the life of a mother, please give a small gift of $15 dollars.
Please go to Friend to Friend's main page to donate and change a life.
Thank you
Friend to Friend
"Katie" is just one of our prized volunteers that shares her special skill of love and respect to our guests at Serenity House. Not only does she show love & respect she teaches it as certified therapy dog. She is a cute little black poodle and is very gentle and polite. We are so thankful to have her as part of the volunteer team. Special thanks go out to her, her handler/trainer and all our volunteers. You ALL make such a difference.
Dear Readers,
I would like to share my thoughts on Amendment One, which will affect the legal relationship of all married couples in NC if passed. It states that a "marriage between one man and one woman is the only legal domestic relationship recognized by the state of North Carolina." This will have a devasting impact on unmarried victims of domestic violence, whether they are gay or straight.
In Moore County we estimate that as many as half of the domestice violence victims are NOT married to their perpetrator. The result, if Amendment One is passed, would mean that unmarried domestic violence victims (since their relationship cannot be legally recognized by the state) would not be able to get protective orders, and those domestic violence protective orders already in place will likely be declared invalid.
If passed, Amendment One would pose a substanstial threat to the safety of all persons, gay or straight, in our community.
Sincerely,
Anne Friesen
Executive Director
Friend to Friend
