Slavery in the Shadows
Sara was trafficked for sex from the Naples area to Miami, Tampa and Orlando in 2012. She was 21 at the time. She shared her story with the Daily News for Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January).
Naples Daily News Guest Commentary by Linda Oberhaus
Having worked with victims of domestic violence and human trafficking for the past 23 years, it is rare that a case surprises me, but a recent news report out of Texas did raise an eyebrow this week.
Jackson Katz is keynote speaker at men’s Tailgate event
Ted Talk sensation Dr. Jackson Katz will be the keynote speaker for the 2019 Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® Men’s Tailgate Event, Thursday, Jan. 17, at Grey Oaks Country Club.
Bluebird Transitional Living Cottage welcomes new family
The Shelter is grateful to The Shelter Guild’s Transitional Cottage Committee for their wonderful work decorating the cottage for the new family.
Chamber’s Stuff a Bus was wonderful success!
The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Stuff a Bus Toy Drive collected more than 1,500 toys benefiting The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and Youth Haven!
Christy Carpenter featured in January 2019 èBella Magazine
Shelter participant and former Board Member Christy Carpenter shares her story in the January 2019 issue of eBella Magazine.
Christmas morning 2018 in emergency shelter
This year’s holiday in emergency shelter was well received with lots of people, gifts, and food.
Women’s Foundation awards $25,000 grant for Shelly Stayer Shelter
The Women’s Foundation of Collier County recently awarded a grant of $25,000 to underwrite the reception area of the Shelly Stayer Shelter for Victims of Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence.
Participant holiday stories and comments
The following stories and comments were shared by Shelter staff members when asked about the response from Shelter participants regarding the holiday gifts they received.
The Shelter Options Shoppe hosts Shop for The Shelter
The Shelter Options Shoppe enjoyed a very successful Shop for The Shelter on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018.
Thank you to all our holiday helpers!
The Shelter is extremely grateful to all of Happy Holidays to all of the individuals, organizations, schools, churches, businesses, Shelter elves & Giving Tree locations who took part in this year’s holiday gift drive.
Participants visit First Baptist Church Christmas Village
On Dec. 14, 2018, 45 Shelter residents accepted an invitation from First Baptist Church of Naples to visit the church’s Christmas Village and Celebration.
Maria’s ‘Breakfast With Santa’ makes holiday brighter
Maria Wassef works throughout the year to provide cupcakes for birthdays at homeless shelters, but Saturday’s “Breakfast With Santa” is one of the biggest the nonprofit organizes each year.
Chef Hill to treat shelter residents on Christmas Day
Chef David Hill usually provides fine dining experiences for his A-list clientele. This year’s A-list includes a new entry: the Naples Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
Shelter’s float wins Immokalee Christmas Parade
The Shelter’s Immokalee Outreach Office won the ‘Best All Around Float’ in this year’s Christmas Parade in Immokalee. The theme for this year’s parade was “Boots and Bling.” Way to go, team!
Remember those who don’t have silent, peaceful nights
Occasionally here at The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, an advocate shares a story that especially touches my heart. This one involves the special holiday wish of a child, whom I will call Isaiah.
Linda Oberhaus receives state award for leadership
Linda Oberhaus, CEO of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, recently received the 2018 Spirit of Community Award from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.
Shelter Guild decks the halls!
Thank you to The Shelter Guild and the amazing team of ladies they sent to decorate our emergency shelter for the holiday season.
CBS This Morning – news segment on domestic violence
In the U.S. alone, an estimated one in four women is a victim of severe physical abuse. Domestic abuse is an epidemic “CBS This Morning” has been digging into for months.
The Shelter holiday wish list for shelter residents
This list represents gift items that are always appreciated during the holidays. If you are looking to purchase a gift for a Shelter resident, please choose from this list.
