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Southeastern Family Violence Center
Krystal Barlow and Laura Albright
About SFVC
SFVC is a 29-year old private non-profit organization that depends on support from our community. We offer crisis intervention, shelter and advocacy services for adult (men & women) as well as child victims of intimate partner violence and/or family violence.
Mission Statement
To increase safety in families, empower victims of domestic violence and displaced homemakers in rural Robeson County
History
SFVC was founded in 1981 as Robeson County Committee on Domestic Violence, INC. It was started by five concerned citizens and was ran mostly by volunteers. The first office was located on 15th street in Lumberton. They moved into what is now the shelter and had the office and shelter at the same location. In the mid-90’s they bought an office and renovated the shelter in 2003. The location now has a paid staff of 10 and runs on a budget of 450,000 and growing. SFVC has been serving Robeson county for 32 years and helped over 15,000 families and individuals.
SFVC is funded by
United Way of Robeson County The City of Lumberton,Robeson County North Carolina Governor’s Crime
Commission NC Council for Women NC Office of Economic Opportunity Robeson County Community Foundation Wal-Mart Foundation Emergency Food & Shelter Program NC Department of Health & Human Services
Services Offered
Help with taking out DVPO Shelter WAVE CLASSES
DVPO
Shelter
Holds up to 22 women and children Women can stay up to 30 days, more
depending on circumstances Shelter helps women find jobs,
childcare and get back on their feet
WAVE Classes
WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS
Teaches women empowerment, types of abuse, and attempts to improve self esteem
Needs & Future Direction
SFVC needs funds! Operate on grants, donations They are always looking for new
sources of funding