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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