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Johnnie's
House Inc., is a non-profit organization incorporated
in the
State of Georgia. The mission of Johnnie's House,
Inc. is to provide shelter and services to abused
men,women, and children and to partner with communities
throughout the United States to recognize and respond
appropriately to families affected by domestic
violence.
Johnnie's House
Inc., serves as a safe temporary shelter for
victims of domestic violence. Johnnie's
House Inc., can offer short-term shelter by providing
a safe house, a retreat, and a demonstration
of family love. Through her own victory over
domestic violence and after living in countless
Domestic violence shelters with her children,
founder, Johnnie Gaskins felt compelled to help
others in similar situations. Through her experience,
along with her staff, Johnnie's House Inc. offers
encouragement and love in a stress free and safe
environment.
In 2000, Ms. Gaskins
vision of starting a Domestic Violence shelter
program became a
reality. Johnnie's House was established as
a non-profit, 501(c)(3) orgranization for men,
women and children of domestic violence. By
2001,
a Board of Directors was developed positions
developed and a budget prepared. In 2001, the
first client was received as an outpatient.
Using her own personal limited funds, Ms. Gaskins
housed
her clients temporarily at several undisclosed
locations and helped her clients rebuild and
reestablish their lives. By the end of the
month, Ms. Gaskins has several cases in the file
and
a bank account was opened with a gift of $500.00
from benefit program.
Johnnie's House
is a National Domestic Violence program that provides
" A Safe Haven" in all (50) states as
well as other services.
Johnnie's
House assists one in obtaining the strength,
ability, capabilty and means to perform
effectively in life. Services to include an umbrella
of comprehensive integrated programs that range
from personal development counseling, home ownership,
crisis intervention, legal advocacy, children
advocacy, and job training to childcare services
and health & fitness. The organization provides
information on how to prevent domestic violence
and help victims maintain a healthy productive
lifestyle. Ms. Gaskins can be viewed on Atlanta's
TV 57 on her talk show "Johnnie" which
deals with domestic violence issues. Please tune
in weekly on Atlanta's WAEC 860 am radio station.
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