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A community without violence.

At enCourage Advocacy Center in Hastings Nebraska, we offer a variety of services to help educate, advocate and eliminate domestic violence in South Central Nebraska.

enCourage provides support, guidance and education to men, women and children to live a life free from domestic and sexual violence.

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24-Hour Hotline

Our crisis hotline provides survivors and a with support, information, and referrals.

Emergency Shelter

Our shelter strives to provide basic needs when you leave home due to violence or abuse.

Transportation

Emergency transportation to shelter and other support services is available 24 hours a day.

“He almost destroyed me. I’ve been free for 15 years. I still have many painful memories. I am still rebuilding my life, taking back what he tried to steal from me, who I was, what I was, and who I really am.”

– A Survivor’s Story –
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Learn to identify violence and become an ally.

A loved one hints to you that all is not well in their relationship. A classmate discloses that she was raped recently. A colleague receives threatening voicemails and emails while at work. What can you do to be a good support?

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This Mental Health Awareness Month lets all work t This Mental Health Awareness Month lets all work together to:

*Educating the public about mental health conditions and their impact.
*Reduce stigma by encouraging open conversations and fostering acceptance.
*Highlight the importance of early intervention and access to treatment.
*Share available mental health resources, including support groups and crisis services.
*Build solidarity and reduce isolation for those facing mental health challenges.
*Advocate for improved mental health policies, increased funding, and better access to care.
*Promote mental wellbeing and self-care practices for overall health.
Today is Give Hastings Day, and we need your help Today is Give Hastings Day, and we need your help to reach our goal! This year, we are looking to the generous citizens of Hastings to support our goal of raising $12,000 so we may purchase a new vehicle for our center to more effectively transport our clients to safety, important appointments, and so much more. 
Every size donation counts. Please consider donating to EnCourage Advocacy Center today!
https://www.givehastings.org/organization/enCourage
Today is Denim Day. A day in which we were denim i Today is Denim Day. A day in which we were denim in support of survivors of sexual assault. Wearing denim symbolizes that you believe survivors and stand with them. If you are wearing denim today, post a picture of yourself in the comments below.
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We are almost to Give Hastings Day and we can't wa We are almost to Give Hastings Day and we can't wait to see how the community will come together to support all the amazing causes asking for your donations. 
EnCourage Advocacy Center's goal for 2025 Give Hastings Day is $12,000. We will be using these funds to purchase a new, much-needed Center vehicle. 
In 2024, we gave 169 rides to local survivors of intimate partner violence to get them to shelter, important medical appointments, legal appointments, housing assistance appointments, and more. 
Having reliable transportation is so important for the work that we do and we would greatly appreciate your support.
Scan the QR code in the picture or click the link below to donate to EnCourage today!
https://www.givehastings.org/organization/enCourage
Since 1999, Peace Over Violence has run an inspiri Since 1999, Peace Over Violence has run an inspiring and powerful campaign to practice solidarity and support survivors by renewing our commitment to exposing harmful behaviors and attitudes surrounding sexual violence. Denim Day is recognized on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court to overturn a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who raped her remove them, thereby implying consent. Following the reversal, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.

We invite everyone to take a stand for survivors of sexual assault and rape by wearing denim on April 30th! Share your pictures to the EnCourage page.
April 27th - May 3rd, we encourage you to be unite April 27th - May 3rd, we encourage you to be united, because when we are united, we can create a safer tomorrow for everyone. 
Coming out of Sexual Assault Awareness Month we hope that you have become inspired to sustain social change and a safer future for your community. 
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enCourage Advocacy Center, formerly SASA Crisis Center, is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 47-0636224.

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