Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence was a recent recipient of a $5,000 donation from the Valley Originals, a collection of local restaurant owners. The Valley Originals make donations as a group and members also contribute individually throughout the year to non-profits through Dine to Donate programs and with gift certificates…
Read MoreA New Chapter for Starting Point in Conway Village
One evening this spring, Joy Tarbell opened her computer to find an email of interest. The non-profit Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence was searching for office space in the Conway area sufficient to accommodate 15 staff plus conference space and parking. Tarbell has been involved with Starting Point in a…
Read MoreStarting Point Announces New Executive Director
Starting Point: Services for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Weinstein as the agency’s new executive director. Starting Point has provided shelter, housing, court advocacy, prevention programs and other services to those who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault in the Carroll County area since 1981….
Read MoreStarting Point Supports Marsy’s Law
The Starting Point staff was recently visited by field organizer Marina Altschiller from Marsy’s Law NH to discuss the statewide initiative for a constitutional amendment to provide equal rights for crime victims. New Hampshire is one of only 15 states that does not extend enumerated rights to victims of crime. The Marsy’s Law initiative hopes…
Read MoreEnding Domestic Violence: Breaking Down the Barriers
When people find out what I do for a living, they often make the statement, “I couldn’t do what you do.” This always makes me wonder if they fully understand what I do. If you are a person who listens, doesn’t judge and is willing to help, then, in large part, you do, do what…
Read MoreStarting Point’s Boots ‘n Bling Gets a Little Help from Friends
Starting Point’s Boots ‘n Bling committee is off to a fast start this year thanks to Friends of Jody, a group of women who were close friends of Jody Buzzell. “These women have stepped up to help us with this enormous undertaking to honor Jody and to ensure that anyone who is a victim of…
Read MoreHow to Help a Friend Experiencing Domestic Violence
Domestic and sexual violence are serious problems in our community just as they are in every community in New Hampshire. We are very fortunate to be one of the two counties in New Hampshire with the lowest rate of domestic violence fatalities. However, one death is too many. Every day in our community, there are…
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