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