Dove is an organization that engages religious institutions, volunteers, and advocates seeking to coordinate efforts to address unmet needs and social injustices. These needs are met through coordinated programs focusing on domestic violence, homelessness, education, volunteer and community empowerment, and individual emergency need fulfillment. Dove works for justice, equality, and understanding among all people.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
#12 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
Dove’s first program was Mother to Mother. It was founded by Sue Simcox who was serving as the Director of Volunteer at that time.
Monday, July 27, 2015
#11 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
We have been sharing things we want you to know about Dove as part of our 45th Anniversary Celebration.
BABES stands for Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies but used to stand for Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies.
Sandy Laesch
BABES Program Coordinator
To become a volunteer, send us a message at dove@doveinc.org for information on the next training date!
BABES stands for Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies but used to stand for Beginning Alcohol and Addictions Basic Education Studies.
Sandy Laesch
BABES Program Coordinator
To become a volunteer, send us a message at dove@doveinc.org for information on the next training date!
Monday, July 20, 2015
#10 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
Community Services wasn’t always called Community Services at one time it was Youth Services.
Francie Johnson,Program Director
Community Services / Decatur Area Project
(Unfortunately this is one of the programs that are in limbo until the State of Illinois Budget is finalized. If you want to make sure that this valuable program continues, please contact your representatives.)
Francie Johnson,Program Director
Community Services / Decatur Area Project
(Unfortunately this is one of the programs that are in limbo until the State of Illinois Budget is finalized. If you want to make sure that this valuable program continues, please contact your representatives.)
Friday, July 17, 2015
#9 in the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
Homeward Bound keeps the community informed of Shelter and Transitional Housing openings on a weekly basis.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
#8 in the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
There is at least one program under Dove umbrella that anyone in the community can relate to or know someone who could benefit from Dove’s services. - Charo Covington
(view the complete listing of programs at www.doveinc.org )
(view the complete listing of programs at www.doveinc.org )
Friday, July 10, 2015
#7 of the thing 45 things we want you to know about Dove.
Dove in 1970 had 1 employee with a budget of $6,800,
Dove 2015 has a staff of 40 with a budget of 2.6 million dollars.
Tammy Wilcox, Finance Director
Dove 2015 has a staff of 40 with a budget of 2.6 million dollars.
Tammy Wilcox, Finance Director
Thursday, July 9, 2015
#6 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
Q. Where was the first office that staff were housed to assist victims of domestic violence with orders of protection?
A. 3rd floor of the old YWCA on corner of Eldorado and Main Street in Downtown Decatur
A. 3rd floor of the old YWCA on corner of Eldorado and Main Street in Downtown Decatur
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
#5 thing of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
The clothing Room has served 24421 children in the last 10 years.
Sandra Harmison
The clothing room has been at the former St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a Dove building on East Clay that was in a fire about 2004 and torn down.
The Clothing Room is currently at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, corner of 22nd Street and Prairie Avenue in Decatur. It is open Monday - Thursday, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Sandra Harmison
The clothing room has been at the former St. Paul's United Methodist Church and a Dove building on East Clay that was in a fire about 2004 and torn down.
The Clothing Room is currently at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, corner of 22nd Street and Prairie Avenue in Decatur. It is open Monday - Thursday, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
#4 thing we want you to know about Dove
People in the outlying counties are always surprised at the scope of Dove's programming since in our county the only program they are aware of is Domestic Violence.
Susie Kensil
Shelby County Coordinator
Susie Kensil
Shelby County Coordinator
Monday, July 6, 2015
#3 of the 45 things we want you to know about Dove
Homeward Bound has carried this name from the beginning (1995) and is often confused with the Homeward Bound Pet Shelter. Dove’s Homeward Bound began here 7 years before the pet shelter with the same name.
So far, we've cooperated very well, sending all animal inquires back to them.
So far, we've cooperated very well, sending all animal inquires back to them.
Thursday, July 2, 2015
#2 of 45 things we want you to know about Dove
"Wanted to share with some people who may not know, we are not the company that manufactures the Soap and Deodorant." - Kim Hudson, Receptionist
Kim and I both get many inquiries about the product company, requesting deodorant to hand out on the New York subway is the one that is the most memorable to me. (apparently it was a very hot summer) We get complaints and kudos alike. But I cannot remember ever getting confused the candy company.
Barbara Blakey
Director of Volunteers and Community Relations.
Kim and I both get many inquiries about the product company, requesting deodorant to hand out on the New York subway is the one that is the most memorable to me. (apparently it was a very hot summer) We get complaints and kudos alike. But I cannot remember ever getting confused the candy company.
Barbara Blakey
Director of Volunteers and Community Relations.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
The winds of change are upon us
As the summer fades away, the winds of change are upon us. The wildflowers are in bloom along the roadways, the crops in the fields are...
-
What a challenging time we are in! We are well aware of the risk that victims of domestic violence are especially facing during this time....
-
Have you ever had a victim of domestic violence try and open-up to you about their abuse and you not know what to say or how to handle it?...
-
Well, August has certainly been a busy month here at Dove. I hope all of you are staying healthy and safe and that you’re staying cool in t...