Four years after Amy Homan McGee first fell in love with her husband, he killed her while her children waited for her outside their home. “Someone call 911. I just shot Amy,” said Vincent McGee, as he stumbled out the door, but she was already dead. She was 33.
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The Commission on Childhood Poverty-Final Report, released on December 31, 2011, mentions The Julian Center’s Circles of Support program, “Programs that are showing successful outcomes in improving the well-being of children and targeting poverty include… the Circle’s Campaign…These programs should be expanded. (p. 3)”.
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EmployIndy has awarded workforce development grants totaling $556,135 to six community-based organizations with a focus on providing employment services to low-income job seekers. Organizations include Coburn Place, The Julian Center, Salvation Army Social Service Center, and Martin Luther King Community Center.
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Women Helping Women. Enjoy an evening of girl time while supporting a good cause ... The Julian Center! T'ai Chi, jewelry making, nail painting, scrapbooking, makeup tips, and much, much more. A portion of all proceeds goes to The Julian Center to help in the fight against domestic violence.
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To Change Your Watch Battery! During the month of February, Reis-Nichols Jewelers is generously donating all proceeds from their watch battery donation program to The Julian Center.
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The Julian Center has a new library for the women and children who live in our Shelter. The library - built and dedicated in honor of Debbie - is based on the theme, Home is Where Your Story Begins..., and provides a quiet place for moms to read to their children. Thank you to the countless...
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Becoming an "intentional friend" to help eradicate poverty...one family at a time. Last October I attended a 3-hour Poverty Simulation with my 10 year old daughter. It was one of the most impactful experiences I've ever had. I was assigned a family unit - a husband who had a minimum wage 40hr job, an elderly parent, and a
daughter. In about one hour of simulation, we had to figure out how to survive for a month's time - buy food, pay mortgage, care for family ...
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We are proud to announce that Eagle Scout candidate, Preston Mantel, has chosen The Julian Center to fulfill his Eagle Scout service project. Preston is a sophomore at Zionsville High School and lives by the motto "Do something every day to get mentally and physically stronger." Preston - who will be building us a much needed shed - is well on his way ...
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PRESS RELEASE: With Mayor Ballard, IMPD Police Chief Paul Ciesielski and East District Commander James Waters looking on, Julian Center Executive Director Melissa Pershing and Domestic Violence Network CEO Julie Marsh praised the leadership of the IMPD Baker One pilot project at today’s Julian Center Judges Luncheon.
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In partnership with IMPD, The Julian Center works to adapt the Baker One Project to Indianapolis to help reduce DV-related homicide and serious assaults. Baker One, a project started in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina in 2002 - has proven successful in preventing lesser crimes from escalating to seriously violent or fatal acts. Click through to learn more.
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IMPD trying a new approach -- to identify volatile relationships before they end in death. A group of officers in the East District headquarters has been experimenting with a program started by police in Charlotte, N.C. Named "Baker One," it assumes that even the most minor of conflicts between domestic partners merit close scrutiny. These seemingly harmless skirmishes -- drunkenness, vandalism, disorderly conduct -- often are indicators that more serious conflict will follow.
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Ten years ago The Julian Center opened our new Emergency Shelter and more than doubled the capacity to help 1,200 victims every year. As we reflect back over the past ten years - and the more than 10,000 women and children who have been protected - we wanted to share our appreciation. As a community, we have so much for which to be thankful.
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With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, you should be aware of a better option. Not only is this option the green way of ridding yourself of an unwanted cell phone, this option can help save a life. The Julian Center accepts old cell phones as donations to help victims. Your phone will be can be a lifeline ensuring victims that help is always a button push away.
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If you didn't grow up in poverty, you may be unaware of the "hidden rules" that govern many aspects of life for the poor. Bridges Out of Poverty is a powerful tool that can help. If you are a social, health, or services professional and/or a business whose daily work connects you with the lives of people in poverty, we encourage you to learn more.
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The Circles® of Support Initiative program is designed to help survivors of domestic violence transition out of poverty and inspire communities to participate in finding long-term solutions to poverty while building circles of support and friendship around the families in need.
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An increase in domestic violence combined with cuts in federal funding has caused a severe shortage space for battered women and their children in Marion County. "
It's harder for people to get jobs, and many are seeing their unemployment benefits run out," said Betsy Whaley, Director of Housing and Outreach Programs for The Julian Center. "
It's a perfect storm ..."
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