SHELTER NEEDS:
- Socks (new, please)
- Scarves, warm hats, gloves
- Full size hair conditioner (for all hair types)
- Cold / flu medication (adult and children)
- Tampons / pads
Note that we serve survivors of all shapes, ages, sizes, and genders when donating the above-needs! All donations are tax-deductible and can be dropped off at any one of our three locations in Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County!
We’ll see you next year!
DRESSEMBER – WHY A DRESS?
I’m sure if you follow the goings on here at EPEC, you’ve read or know a thing or two about human trafficking. You may know that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. You may also know that there were 111 calls to the national hotline from West Virginia in 2018. The same year, over 23,000 victims were identified in the US. Think about all the individuals in West Virginia, nationally, and globally who do not have the means to make a phone call or text into the national hotline. So, you might be thinking – what can a dress do to address this problem?
Dressember started as one woman’s challenge to herself and grew into an international collaborative movement to raise awareness and funds for human trafficking survivors and efforts to end it… by simply wearing a dress.
The challenge? Wear a dress or a tie for the 31 days of December. The act can serve a conversation starter and the wearer launches a personalized campaign to raise funds for human trafficking survivors all around the world. The process? Simple. Commit to wearing a dress or tie every day in December, create a fundraising page, and set a goal. More information on Dressember, how to become involved, or how to donate, visit their website.
And if you’d like to donate locally, EPEC is the Eastern Panhandle’s point agency for serving victim’s of human trafficking, visit our website or outreach offices to donate time, money, or items we need.
UPCOMING
- January 2020. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and Stalking Awareness Month! Watch our Facebook page for any awareness events we may have going on!
- January 11. Human Trafficking Awareness Day – you can show your support by wearing BLUE!
- January 2. Jefferson County Compassion Circle (support group) launching on January 2nd and to continue every other Thursday – see below for details.
- January 2020. Morgan County Support Groups to start with a secondary survivor support group to launch at the same time. Flyer and more information to come.
COMPASSION CIRCLE
A peer support group for trauma survivors and allies
113 E. Third Ave., Ranson, WV
Every other Thursday – 5:39 to 6:30 pm
Open enrollment with no commitment. This safe space is provided by Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center, formerly Shenandoah Women’s Center.
Check our Facebook page for updates.
Schedule
- January 2
- January 16
- January 30
- February 13
- February 27
- March 12
- March 26
- April 9
- April 23
- May 7
- May 21
Direct questions to facilitators below.
- Prevention Educator, Mary Katherine “MK” Francisco
- Jefferson County Victim Advocate, Amanda Crough
- Jefferson County Victim Advocate, Cammy Eschler
NEED HELP?
Are you or someone you know currently involved in an abusive relationship and need to talk? EPEC is here with comprehensive safety planning and local resources – you can reach an advocate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling our hotline: (304) 263-8292. All services are free and confidential.
Berkeley Co. Support Groups
Located @ Berkeley Co. location from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Tuesday December 2
- Tuesday December 17