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Maury County Center Against Domestic Violence (DBA Center of Hope)

Last Updated: 4/24/2013 2:42:07 PM

Nonprofit

Maury County Center Against Domestic Violence (DBA Center of Hope)

Address

P.O. Box 1961

Columbia, TN 38402-1961
Maury

Primary Phone

(931) 840-0916

Primary Fax

(931) 490-3678

Web Site

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Contact Email

aslack@centerofhopetn.org

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CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Angela M. Slack

Board Chair

Ms. April Thurman

Board Chair Company Affiliation

Ameriprise

Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1989

Former Names

d/b/a/ Hope House (2006)

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

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Overview

Center of Hope is a refuge of peaceful existence providing innovative and compassionate direct advocacy, therapeutic counseling, and residential services to victims of domestic violence and abuse. As a leading resource for system change, Center of Hope’s goal is to provide meaningful and effective support while addressing the attitudes and behaviors which allow violence to continue in our community. Our comprehensive program ensures that the needs of the victims we serve are met in a holistic and compassionate manner by equipping and empowering them with the skills they need to move beyond the abuse and onto the fulfilling lives they deserve.

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Programs

Emergency Shelter

Court Advocacy

Homeless-No-More Program

Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy

Therapeutic Counseling

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Financials

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Projected Revenue

$419,609

Projected Expenses

$449,411

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