Shepherd's Door Domestic Violence Center

Shepherd's Door Mission

Shepherd’s Door Domestic Violence Resource Center is a safe and secure refuge for victims who are ready to put an end to the cycle of violence that has shaken and shattered their lives. Through direct rescue intervention, residential support in transition, counseling, and resource linkage, new beginnings are launched  lives are changed forever  victims are restored and able to begin life again.

 About Us

 Shepherd's Door Domestic Violence Resource Center is the recipients of the 2007 President's Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.  Shepherd's Door received this honor for volunteering over 4,000 hours in two years. We are committed to the cause and determine to do our part in breaking the cycle of domestic violence in families.  Shepherd's Door was established  in March of 2002, by Mrs Linda Offray/Founder. Mrs. Offray fell compel to help victims of domestic violence after witnessing several women in her family going through such devastation in their relationships. Domestic violence change the lives of her husbands family "Forever" when a beautiful young lady by the name of  Ashley 35 years of age was "Murdered in November of 2007 by her husband of 2 years." Working with women  for over 10 years Ms.Offray  saw and heard way to much of what women were going through in unhealthy relationships.  The need is great to  provide emergency safe shelter for victims and their children who are in a crisis situations and need a place to escape to immediately leaving their abuser. Shepherd's Door is a unique program because we  bridge the gap between  victims in crisis, and the domestic violence system that is design to help victims. However, it seems extremely hard to get the assistance needed in time of crisis. It is not easy to navigate the domestic violence systems. We recognize the impact of domestic violence on society and we work hard to increase community awareness and understanding of abuse.

Shepherd's Door Values:

• All family members have a right to safety where they reside and in the community.
  
• We recognize that the inequality of women contributes to domestic and family violence.
  
• Through good governance we aim for high standards of accountability, transparency and service delivery.
  
• We strive to work collaboratively and constructively.
  
• We expect to see changes in the lives of the victims.