Domestic Violence Hotline: 850-863-4777
The Gulf Okaloosa Island is giving back to Shelter House all day on October 31st! Come for lunch, happy hour and/or dinner and 10% of all sales will go towards supporting the local women, children and men who have been affected by domestic or sexual violence. So come hungry and we will see you on Halloween!
The Other End presents The Bill & Dianne Campbell Community Charitable Trust 3rd Annual Harbor Event to celebrate 3 years of bringing the finest craft beer, food and most breathtaking views of the Destin Harbor! The event will be held October 15, 2017 from 3pm – 10 pm and benefits local charities including Shelter House, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Emerald Coast Reef Association, and Feline Friends!
(FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.) December 19, 2016 – As Shelter House observed Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October, six local restaurants stepped up to help the domestic and sexual violence center raise money and awareness.
The defEAT Domestic Violence campaign brought in more than $13,000 that will go toward lifesaving services for domestic violence victims.
Four of the restaurants – La Paz Restaurante & Cantina in Destin, Island Wing Company in Destin, Café Thirty A in Seagrove Beach and Redd’s Fueling Station in Santa Rosa Beach – chose to give a percentage of sales from the same weekday all month long. Café Thirty A donated 15% of sales from Wednesdays in October which amounted to $6,197 for Shelter House.
“Café Thirty A takes pride in being a good neighbor by supporting those in need in our community,” said café owner Harriet Crommelin. “We chose to help Shelter House because we believe in the great work they do for our community and their message. We will continue to step up and help out because we value our commitment to assist others.”
The Other End Restaurant & Beergarden in Destin held a one-night only event early in the month where everyone enjoyed live music, a silent auction and food and drink specials. At the end of the evening, Shelter House was presented with a check for $7,500 from the Bill and Dianne Campbell Community Charitable Trust.
Rounding out the campaign was Pizza by the Sea. The popular South Walton eatery donated a portion of sales on one day from all three of its locations.
“We are ecstatic to see the response from the restaurants and the community for this first-time event,” said Shelter House Executive Director Rosalyn Iovieno. “So much of the work Shelter House does is confidential. The defEAT Domestic Violence campaign gave us a wonderful opportunity to bring this issue to the public and let everyone know what we do and where survivors can find help.”
Shelter House plans to make defEAT Domestic Violence an annual event every October.
(MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.) May 24, 2016 – J. McLaughlin is hosting a Sip and Shop on June 5 to benefit Shelter House. Stop by the classic American clothier between 1pm and 4pm for refreshments and the opportunity to shop the new 2016 summer collection.
J. McLaughlin’s neighbor, Travinia Italian Kitchen, will also give back to Shelter House when you dine there between 11am and 2pm that same day. The retailer and the restaurant will both give 15% of sales to Shelter House.
J. McLaughlin and Travinia Italian Kitchen are located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach.
(ROSEMARY BEACH®) April 25, 2016 Whether you choose to parade in pumps, walk in wedges, strut in stilettos or stroll in sneakers, make plans to join us on May 20th for the 5th Annual Walk Her Way® presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation.
Men, women and children of all ages are invited to put on their fiercest footwear for a short walk through the streets of Rosemary Beach®.
“Walk Her Way is a fun way to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence,” says Malayne DeMars, Executive Director, Rosemary Beach Foundation.
Decorate your shoes (heels are suggested but not required); wear costumes to reflect your style and personality. Enter as a team with your family, friends and coworkers, or walk as an individual! Sign up for Walk Her Way at www.walkherway.com.
Stick around for the after party and awards in the Rosemary Beach Town Hall. One-of-a-kind “Shoe” awards created by Walton County teachers and students will be given for the highest heels, best costume, most spirit and more.
Attendees will enjoy live music by variety band Moody, pictures in Facetime Photobooth’s Airstream-inspired RetroBooth and food, beer and cocktails from Freshii, Bruno’s Pizza, Shades Bar & Grill, and Chaste 850. One-of-a-kind “Shoe” awards created by Walton County teachers and students will be given for the highest heels, best costume, most spirit and more. Walkers can also take a chance on winning fabulous prizes at our raffle or 30A Wine ring toss game.
“We are thrilled that Rosemary Beach Foundation is investing in Shelter House’s long-term sustainability through their continued support,” said Rosalyn Iovieno, Shelter House Executive Director. “The Foundation’s generosity helps ensure Shelter House will be around for many years to come to serve local women, children and men impacted by domestic and sexual violence.”
Walk Her Way® benefits Shelter House, the domestic and sexual violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties and Rosemary Beach Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers community, educational and other charitable activities in Walton County.
2016 WALK HER WAY® SPONSORS: Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company, Rosemary Beach Realty, Rosemary Beach Trading Company, The Merchants of Rosemary Beach, Rosemary Beach Property Owners’ Association, 30A Collection by Rosemary Beach, Rent Gear Here, Klabzuba, Moonpize, Rent Gear Here, The Pearl, Schwarzkopf Family, 30A.com, SoWal.com, Beach TV
(FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.) January 12, 2016 – White-Wilson Community Foundation recently awarded Shelter House a grant for $22,542 to expand the agency’s sexual violence services. Shelter House currently provides services including a 24/7 rape crisis hotline, peer counseling and victim accompaniment during medical exams and law enforcement interviews.
The White-Wilson Community Foundation grant enables Shelter House to create an on-site sexual assault forensic exam room at the agency’s program office in Fort Walton Beach. The funds will also be used to establish a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in Okaloosa and Walton counties with plans to train and certify five local nurses in the first year.
“Currently, sexual assault victims sometimes wait up to six hours for an exam in an emergency room,” explained Shelter House Executive Director Rosalyn Iovieno. “This generous gift from White-Wilson Community Foundation means survivors can come to our office, a safe space away from the chaos of the ER, and meet with an advocate, have a forensic exam by a certified SANE nurse and meet with law enforcement. The goal of this approach is to provide victim-centered, trauma-informed care.”
The exam room project includes the renovation of a bathroom with a shower and wash station as well as purchasing an exam table, camera, medical lighting and other exam equipment and medical supplies.
The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence designated Shelter House as the certified sexual violence center for Okaloosa and Walton counties in 2014. In less than two years, Shelter House has fielded almost 300 sexual assault hotline calls, counseled more than 150 rape and sexual assault survivors and activated the Rape Response Team (RRT) to local hospitals more than 100 times.