DVSCP’s staff work hard to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and their families. Below are several personal experiences from clients who have utilized one or more of our free programs and services. Their stories highlight the real-world impact of our services and are a testament to the dedication of our team and the importance of our generous donors who allow us to provide these services free of charge.
“I am now in a safe place and there is no sign of that changing. I am not in fear of my life anymore. The services provided by DVSCP and MidPenn Legal Services were extremely vital to getting to this point. I also appreciate how easy the entire process was made. Nothing about this is necessarily “easy,” but I was surprised by how much of the confusing, stressful work is taken care of by professionals instead of me having to handle it alone. The advocates walked me through every step of the process, explaining what I needed to do and why. I was treated compassionately and with empathy, and nobody ever treated me “like a victim” in the negative sense. I am honestly shocked by the quality of services I received. I had no idea how helpful they could be. Thank you all so much.”
“DVSCP was there for me and my kids during the scariest and lowest time of our lives. Their guidance was invaluable in helping me make good decisions for my family. The support given to my children at school through counseling gave me peace of mind that they had a boost of something positive during a time when I was feeling sad.”
“The group meetings made me feel like I wasn’t alone and helped me deal with my own emotions and responses to traumatic situations. The financial support during the holidays left me speechless. So thankful for this organization in our community! They e
ngaged and helped me in a way friends and family could not!”
“The pattern of domestic violence is like a roller coaster. Breaking free was the hardest journey I have ever had to make. What I found behind the doors of DVSCP was an army of passionate women. They helped me fight for life with a never-ending supply of empathy and encouragement.”
“DVSCP provided me with education and tools I needed to protect myself when I ended an abusive relationship, to stay out of that relationship, and to begin to heal from the trauma it caused. I could not have done all of that on my own.”
“Everyone at DVSCP who has helped me has done so with empathy and compassion. They create a welcoming and safe atmosphere that promotes learning, growth, and healing.”
“I’m happy to share that I just got a promotion, I’m in an adorable apartment and have a brand new-to-me car. I have a Christmas tree and gifts for my kids. All paid for by myself. I gained my independence again, thanks to DVSCP.”
“I appreciate how each person I was in contact with showed compassion and were all nonjudgmental. Everyone made a very difficult situation much easier and took the time to explain each step and what to expect. Thank you for being there.”