MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter has launched a countywide Community Needs Assessment to guide future services and better support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Richland County. For more than four decades, the shelter has provided safety, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families in crisis. This new assessment marks […]
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‘Room to Heal’ fundraiser to begin Aug. 1 for Domestic Violence Shelter
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter has announced the launch of its 2025 fundraising campaign, “Room to Heal” beginning Aug. 1. For the first time in over 20 years, the shelter is offering the community an opportunity to sponsor individual spaces within its building, directly supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. “As we look to […]
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Domestic Violence Shelter achieves accreditation
MANSFIELD – The Domestic Violence Shelter has announced its accreditation as a Qualified Victim Services Program for the 2025-2026 year. This honor, awarded by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence (OAESV), acknowledges the organization’s adherence to the rigorous Ohio Core Rape Crisis Standards and its unwavering commitment to delivering critical, survivor-centered services to the […]
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The Domestic Violence Shelter welcomes new board members
MANSFIELD — The Domestic Violence Shelter has announced the appointment of several outstanding individuals to its Board of Directors. Each new member brings a wealth of professional expertise, personal dedication and a shared commitment to advancing the Shelter’s mission of providing safety, education, and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The new board […]
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Richland County Domestic Violence Shelter hosts ‘Painting for Prevention’ traveling mural collection
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Domestic Violence Shelter is pleased to host a travelling mural show called “Painting for Prevention.” The show features 4-foot-by-8-foot artwork panels created by local artists and intended to convey themes of comfort, understanding, and hope. “These incredible murals are evocative and uplifting,” said Richland County Domestic Violence Shelter Executive Director […]
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Pence, Park National Bank revitalize Domestic Violence Shelter with uplifting murals & renovation
RICHLAND COUNTY — Allison Pence brought a burst of color and inspiration to the shelter through a series of vibrant murals.