2014-362 Arts - Compass Center for Women and Families for Spring 2014 Arts Grant Agreement $1,500

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Compass Center for Women and Families Arts Program Application Narrative Organizational_Profile: Compass Center for Women and Families,created from the merger on July 1, 2012,of Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County(founded in 2000) and The Women's Center(founded in 1979), helps individuals and families prevent and end domestic violence and become self-sufficient. We provide domestic violence crisis services,career and financial education, assistance with legal resources, and adolescent empowerment programs. Current Programs and Services: Compass Center for Women and Families offers services to adults and children who are experiencing emotional, physical,verbal,economic, or sexual abuse in their personal relationships. We also work with individuals who need support with a transition in their lives. We work with people on an individual basis to determine their options. Domestic violence crisis services are free and available in English and Spanish. Many of our financial,career, legal,and adolescent programs are free, and those with fees are available on a sliding scale basis. No one is turned away due to the inability to pay. All services are confidential,and are provided to all regardless of race, class, religion, ethnic group,sexual orientation or gender identity. Our programs include: • Domestic Violence Crisis Counseling • Support Groups • Safety Planning • Financial Literacy Education • Career Exploration and Preparedness • Legal Information • Adolescent Empowerment Programs • Connections to Community Resources Compass Center for Women and Families' services and programs are funded in part by the United Way of the Greater Triangle,the Towns of Chapel Hill,Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Orange County. Funding also comes from the state of North Carolina. Compass Center depends on individual contributions, program fees, and special events such as Through Women's Eyes, by Women's Hands. For now,Compass Center continues to operate out of two locations. Domestic Violence services take place out of our office at 207 Wilson Street. Self-Sufficiency Services including Career, Legal, and Financial Programs are available through our office at 210 Henderson Street. Our Adolescent Programs are also coordinated through our office on Henderson Street.