Our Mission:
To increase the safety of domestic and sexual violence victims in Polk County through crisis intervention and community education services.
Our Core Values
Safety
Promote safety in our work everyday to ensure clients, staff and community feel safe when working with us.
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Compassion
Treat all those who come into contact with the organization with loving kindness.
Respect
Honor each other by respecting individual choices and beliefs.
Good Intent
Keep close the mission of the organization by remembering why we are here and act everyday from that understanding.
Advocacy
Be advocates by listening, supporting and empowering.
History
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SABLE (Safe from Abuse and Battered Living Environment) House was started in 1993 by the grassroots efforts of a small group of women in Polk County.
Sable House is founded!
A weekly meeting provides information and support to victims fleeing from abuse.
Education and Support Groups: Support sessions were set up to help abused women and children heal from emotional trauma and build skills to become safe, sufficient and independent.
Sable House services include: Emegency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, support and educational groups for women and children, sexual assault response, advocacy within the legal and social service system, information and referral and community education and outreach.
1993
1996
Today
1994
Crisis Hotline: Sable House added a dedicated, 24-hour crisis hotline.
Emergency Shelter: Sable House opened a shelter for women and children fleeing from abuse.
1999
Sexual Assault Response: Sable House began providing emergency, in person, sexual assault response services.
Staff
Name
Role
Phone
Bilingual Victim Advocate Support Specialist
Vacant
503-623-6703
Cindy S.
Board Members
Chair - Rachel Greco
Vice-Chair - Tracy Biery
Treasurer - Linda Jennings
Stephen Bowles
Debbie McIntosh
Mark Brehm
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