Weekly Kiwanis News 8/14

Posted by Tim Buenz 
on Aug 14, 2013
 
There were 30 members present with Les Reinhart visiting from the Aktion Club. IA-NE District convention reports were heard from Dennis and Hollie. They will share more information on sessions they attended with the club in the near future. A can deposit of $58.20 was announced by President Christensen. He also reminded members about the Habitat for Humanity work event on Saturday. Reports on Hot August Nights and the IA Bike Festival were heard. Linda reported that the Aktion Club has been busy with Farmer's Market and Hot August Nights, they will also have a meeting next Monday. The Aktion Club will also have 8 attending the national AKtion Club Leadership Conference in Indianapolis on Sept. 6-8th.
 

Kirk Hammer had the program today. He introduced Alicia & Karen from ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support) which serves Greene County and 4 other neighboring counties.  ACCESS, arose from the need to confront and combat the issues of sexual assault and domestic violence in Story County. The agency began in 1974 with the help of the Iowa State University Government of the Student Body. Originally a rape crisis center, ACCESS services were expanded over the years to include a 24-hour crisis hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. In 1981, they opened our first shelter facility, a place where survivors and children could share a safe environment and more readily receive the services our growing staff and volunteers were ready to provide. All services provided by ACCESS are free and confidential. 

  • 24-hour Crisis Line: Listening, support, information and advocacy
  • Shelter: Safe, temporary housing for women and their children.
  • Children's Programs: Counseling, advocacy, outings, and play groups.
  • Individual Counseling: Short-term counseling to adult survivors of child sexual abuse, sexual assault, or domestic violence or dating violence.
  • Support Groups: Support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and children who have experienced or witnessed family violence.
  • Advocacy: Support, information and referrals for clients working with the legal, medical, or social service systems.
  • Community Education: Educational programming to schools, community groups, organizations and agencies.
  • Crisis Response Services

 

 
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