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In Honor of Black History Month, FLVF Recognizes Shamecka McNeil of Slice 325

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— submitted by Families Living Violence Free

In honor of Black History Month, Families Living Violence Free would like to recognize Shamecka McNeil, CEO and Executive Director of Slice 325.  (https://slice325.org/ and facebook.com/Slice325)

Shamecka founded Slice 325 to educate low-income people on the many creative ways to serve healthy meals using affordable ingredients.

Shamecka believes that families are unique as plates, and she is passionately committed to meeting the challenge, one appetite at a time.

(FLVF is a paying advertising client of WIZS.  This is not a paid ad.)

Shamecka McNeil will join WIZS for TownTalk on Tuesday (Feb. 16) at 11 a.m.  Tune in!!

Oxford Prep School

Town Talk 11/11/20: Donated Items Needed for Oxford Prep’s Senior Project

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McKayla Boyd and Bryce Garrett, seniors at Oxford Preparatory School, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Boyd, of Oxford, and Garrett, of Bullock, discussed their senior project: collecting items for local families affected by abuse and domestic violence.

Partnering with Families Living Violence Free (FLVF) in Oxford, items collected will be distributed to families in need this holiday season.

Requested items include:

  • Toys for children ages 1-6 (new or used)
  • Adult and child hygiene products
  • Non-perishable food items (ramen, soups, breakfast items, snacks, canned food, etc.)
  • Throw blankets
  • Clothing items – size 2T to Adult (new only, please)

Donors are asked to sign up online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AACA72BA2FDC34-griffin

Donations may be dropped off at the front lobby of the school located at 6041 Landis Road in Oxford. Items will be sanitized before taken to FLVF for distribution.

Stating that Oxford Prep is big on students giving back to the community via service hours, Boyd said the senior class is happy to partner with FLVF for this drive. “I spent a lot of time looking for an organization that would let us do something to give back to our community,” said Boyd. “When I found FLVF, they were very excited to work with us.”

Garrett said his class is looking forward to providing supplies to those in need, and he hopes to see the drive become an annual event. “Our goal for our school is to keep this a tradition,” he said.

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

Families Living Violence Free

Town Talk 10/19/20: FLVF to Hold Virtual Domestic Violence Vigil

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Megan Holmes, youth services advocate for Families Living Violence Free (FLVF), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.

FLVF offers supportive counseling, assistance filing for a protective/restraining order, educational programs, referral services, crisis assistance and transportation services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

In continuation of WIZS’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month coverage, Holmes announced FLVF will hold a virtual vigil for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who lost their lives in 2020. The vigil will be prerecorded and available to view beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22 at www.flvf.org.

“In the month of October, we do notice there are more individuals who reach out,” Holmes said. “Recently, we’ve seen an increase in individuals seeking services from us. Although the circumstances are unfortunate, we are more than grateful they are reaching out because that means they are becoming more aware that support is available.”

FLVF’s office is located at 125 Oxford Outer Loop Road in Oxford, NC. A 24/7 Crisis Line is also available by calling (919) 693-5700 (English) or (919) 690-0888 (Spanish).

For additional coverage on domestic violence awareness, please join WIZS live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22. Debbie Scott, domestic violence coordinator/gang resource specialist with the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office, will join the show to discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event at Clearview Church in Henderson.

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

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Families Living Violence Free Continues Lunch & Learn Sessions, Introduces Puppet Show

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-Information courtesy Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free (FLVF) invites the public to join its Domestic Violence 101 Lunch & Learn weekly series online via Zoom. Sessions will be held from 12 until 1 p.m. each Wednesday through August 12, 2020.

Remaining Sessions Include:

July 22, 2020 – Domestic Violence and the Effects on Children

July 29, 2020 – When Loving You is Hurting Me

August 5, 2020 – Healthy Relationships

August 12, 2020 – Personal Boundaries

Families Living Violence Free also invites you to Kids Corner, an online puppet show that addresses issues children may face. Please visit https://flvf.org/kids-corner/ for upcoming shows.

Please visit FLVF’s website at www.flvf.org or call (919) 693-5700 to register for the Lunch & Learn sessions. The link to each week’s Zoom session will be available on the FLVF website.

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Families Living Violence Free Presents Domestic Violence Lunch & Learn Series

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-Information courtesy Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free (FLVF) invites the public to join its six-week Domestic Violence 101 Lunch & Learn series online via Zoom. Sessions will be held from 12 until 1 p.m. each Wednesday beginning July 8 and concluding August 12, 2020.

Sessions Include:

July 8, 2020 – Understanding Domestic Violence

July 15, 2020 – Why Victims Stay in Abusive Relationships

July 22, 2020 – Domestic Violence and the Effects on Children

July 29, 2020 – When Loving You is Hurting Me

August 5, 2020 – Healthy Relationships

August 12, 2020 – Personal Boundaries

Please visit FLVF’s website at www.flvf.org or call (919) 693-5700 to register. The link to each week’s Zoom session will be available on the FLVF website.

Families Living Violence Free ‘Still Here’ to Assist Victims of Abuse

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-Information courtesy Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free is “still here” during the coronavirus crisis and is available to help those who feel unsafe at home and may be the victim of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Families Living Violence Free will remain open during normal business hours to respond to client needs. After hours, the crisis line will remain open. Clients are strongly encouraged to conduct business via phone or email when appropriate.

If further services are needed, you can contact advocates on the hotline at (919) 693-5700 (English) or (919) 690-0888 (Spanish).

The hotline will be fully operational 24/7 for advocacy, connection to resources, supportive counseling and safety planning. Services will be provided by advocates.

If you are in immediate physical danger, please call 911.

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Families Living Violence Free, Legal Aid NC Offering Free Self-Help Clinics

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-Information courtesy Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free is proud to partner with Legal Aid of North Carolina to offer free self-help clinics to Granville County residents and surrounding communities.

Legal Aid provides free self-help clinics to help you learn how to handle certain basic legal issues without hiring an attorney.

During the self-help clinics, you will receive all the guidance and paperwork necessary to walk out of the clinic and into the courthouse.  The clinics will provide you with general legal information and guidance only.

Families Living Violence Free will provide the location for you to come and join the free self-help clinics. You will also be provided the necessary paperwork for each clinic. You may register online at www.legalaidnc.org or call our office at 919-693-5700.

Families Living Violence Free invites you to join us for the following free self-help clinics hosted by Legal Aid of North Carolina:

May 2020 Self-Help Clinic Schedule
Clinic Date Time
Criminal Record Expunction Tuesday, May 5 2:30 pm
Social Security Disability Thursday, May 7 2:30 pm
Child Custody and Visitation Tuesday, May 12 2:30 pm
Employee Rights Thursday, May 14 2:30 pm
Simple Divorce Thursday, May 21 2:30 pm
Tenant Rights Thursday, May 28 2:30 pm
Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free Continues Services Through Pandemic

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-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Acting Executive Director, Families Living Violence Free

As concern over COVID-19 continues to grow, Families Living Violence Free has implemented an emergency plan to continue to provide services to clients.

Effective immediately, the Crisis Hotline will be fully operational 24/7 for advocacy, connection to resources, supportive counseling and safety planning. Services will be provided by advocates.

For victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, Families Living Violence Free will remain open during normal business hours to respond to client needs. After hours, the crisis line will remain open. Clients are strongly encouraged to conduct business via phone or email when appropriate.

If you are in immediate physical danger, please call 911.

If further services are needed, you can contact advocates on the hotline at (919) 693-5700 (English) or (919) 690-0888 (Spanish).

Filing a Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO)?

Families Living Violence Free can help with the process. Please the office number at (919) 693-3579, and an advocate can assist you with safety planning and filling out the order.

If you have filed a DVPO and would like to apply for free Legal Aid referral, please call (919) 693-3579.

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FLVF to Hold Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims

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-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free

Please join Families Living Violence Free as we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month with our annual candlelight vigil to honor Granville County survivors and victims who have lost their lives as a result of family violence.

We will honor and celebrate their lives with a vigil that will take place in front of the office of Families Living Violence Free located at 125 Oxford Outer Loop Road in Oxford on Thursday, October 3, 2019, from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided by WIN of Creedmoor.

For further information, please call FLVF at (919) 693-3579.

 

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Families Living Violence Free to Offer FREE ‘Domestic Violence 101’ Certification

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-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free

Families Living Violence Free will offer a free six-week “Domestic Violence 101” certification course beginning Tuesday, March 5, 2019. The certification course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at 125 Oxford Outer Loop Road, Oxford.

Call the Families Living Violence Free office to register – English: (919) 693-3579 or Spanish: (919) 690-0888.