SOUTHEASTERN

FAMILY Agency

VIOLENCE Presentation

CENTER
SFVC
• SFVC is a non-profit agency
• SFVC offers program s for hom elessness
• Classes for DV clients
• Shelter
• Children traum a classes
Table of Content
• Agency Mission
• Core Values and Ethics
• History
• Needs & Future Directions
Agency Mission
• To increase safety in families, empower victims of domestic
violence and displaced homemakers in rural Robeson
County
Core Values & Ethics
• That everyone is an expert on his/her situation.
• All people including survivors of domestic and sexual violence must
be offer a safe, respectful, non-
judgement environmental to identify their own needs
and make their own decisions.
• SFVC believes in a person's right to self-determinations, safety, and a
life free from violence.
History
• Southeastern Family Violence Center (SFVC) started in 1981.
• SFVC was founded by 5 concern Robeson County citizens.
• In the beginning services were provided by volunteers.
• SFVC first office location was located on 15th street in the old church and
community building. Many years both the office and shelter were
combined.
• Mid 90's SFVC bought a building for the office and kept the shelter at the
same location.
• Today SFVC has 10 paid staff and operating of a budget over $450,000
and growing. SFVC has served over 26 years and over 15,000 individuals
and families.
Needs & Future
Directions
• Needs
•Donations (kids boy clothes & furniture)
• Future Directions
• Male shelter
• Shelter to house homeless families
Resources
• Hollie Young-Oxendine
• SFVC Handbook