First Baptist Church spreads the LOVE!
On Saturday, March 29, 2019, First Baptist Church led more than 800 volunteers in spreading love and assistance in the Naples area community.
Responding to R. Kelly – e’Bella commentary by Linda Oberhaus
Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus speaks out against the actions of singer R. Kelly in this guest commentary featured in the March 2019 e’Bella Magazine
Linda Oberhaus updates Commissioners on the Shelly Stayer Shelter
Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus updates Collier County Commissioners, March 12, regarding plans for the Shelly Stayer Shelter to break ground this spring in Immokalee, FL.
Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence Day proclaimed in Collier County
On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, Collier County Commissioners proclaimed the very first Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® Day
The Shelter Options Shoppe 9th Annual Fashion Show
The Shelter Options Shoppe held its 9th Annual Fashion Show, Sunday, March 10, at the store, 968 2nd Ave North in Naples, FL. Over 200 ladies and shoppers attended the show and afternoon shopping event.
Fox 4 Now features Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence
Fox 4 In Your Corner reporter Adam Pinsker interviews GADV Founder John Jordan, GADV Chair Colin Estrem and Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus regarding the upcoming Gentle Men Against Domestic Violence® Day, March 12, 2019.
Naples Daily News Guest Commentary by Colin Estrem
Guest Commentary on Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence by Colin Estrem, published in the Sunday, March 3, 2019 edition of the Naples Daily News.
Photos from the 19th Annual Mending Hearts with Hope Luncheon
The Shelter celebrated its 19th annual Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. The event drew 864 registered guests.
Bill to stop sex trafficking at hotels
Fort Myers Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen is proposing a human trafficking bill that would require hotel employees to detect and possibly even prevent operations on their watch.
Mend A Heart Days
Mend a Heart Days allows everyone to assist survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking just by shopping!
Shelter doubles its Give Where You Live goal in 2019
Another successful Give Where You Live Collier has passed with The Shelter receiving 57 donations for a total of $33,695 – that’s more than double our 2019 goal!
Social media report was not human trafficking
A Florida woman’s Facebook post went viral after she accused her Uber driver of being a sex trafficker, but experts say before you claim you were a potential victim, you need to know the facts.
Shelter part of Give Where You Live Collier 2019
The Shelter’s Give Where You Live link will go live for donations from 12 Noon, Wednesday, February 20 to 12 Noon, Thursday, February 21. Your donations will be matched by the Community Foundation of Collier County and the Richard M. Shulze Foundation.
Shelly Stayer and namesake emergency shelter featured in eBella Magazine
Thank you to èBella magazine for a fantastic cover story on Shelly Stayer and her passion to assist victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.
Changes to the definition of domestic violence questioned
National response to news stories regarding changes to the definition of domestic violence
Southwest Florida Community Foundation assists Shelter’s Healing Arts
The Shelter recently received a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The grant will help fund The Shelter’s Healing Arts program,
WGCU Radio NPR – Abuse is a Man’s Issue
Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence calls on men to stand as equals with women to end domestic violence and human trafficking. On Jan. 17, GADV held its Annual Men’s Event at the Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples.
