Domestic Abuse Resource Center HOTLINE 800-383-2988, Free and Confidential.
Domestic Abuse Resource Center HOTLINE 800-383-2988, Free and Confidential.
Hello, my name is Gabby Schuman. I recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Nonprofit Management. I’m thrilled to begin my career as the next Delaware County/Southern Fayette Mentoring Coordinator in August. I have a passion for youth and their development, so I believe it will be the perfect fit….
Hey! My name is Whitney and I was recently hired as a Prevention Coordinator with Helping Services. A little about myself, I’m a Mom of 2 courageous and outgoing kids and live on a farm here in Winneshiek County. I have chosen career paths that give me the opportunity to help and serve my community for…
Community Empowerment was established by Legislation during the 1998 session to create a partnership between communities and state government, emphasizing improving the well-being of families with young children. Community empowerment areas enabled local citizens to lead collaborative efforts involving education, health, and human services programs for children, families, and other citizens residing in the area….
Helping Services for Youth & Families is happy to announce the opening of the 19th annual Holiday Lights event, held at Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah. Holiday Lights is an annual fundraiser for Helping Services for Youth & Families, a nonprofit organization with programs that promote healthier and safer families throughout Northeast Iowa. Thanks to…
Friends, supporters, former and current staff and board members, and community members came together to celebrate a huge milestone in the life of Helping Services – 50 years of service! Started by a group of students with support from faculty at Luther College as the “Trouble Line” and “Hot Line to Help,” the early focus…
My name is Kayla Kraemer and I am the new Prevention Coordinator for Delaware County. I grew up in the Elkader area, and for the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of calling Strawberry Point my home. Most of my friends and family still live in the area, so I am blessed to…
We want to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, and visitors that made Holiday Lights a success. Having completed its 18th year, Holiday Lights continues to be a wonderful community event that also serves as Helping Services for Youth & Families’ most important fundraiser. Holiday Lights brought 3563 cars through Pulpit Rock Campground in Decorah,…
On April 14, Carson Eggland, Executive Director had the opportunity to meet with Senator Joni Ernst in Des Moines. Our Domestic Abuse Resource Center program and select programs around the state working against sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking were invited to participate in a roundtable discussion with Senator Ernst and the Iowa Attorney…
Helping Services for Youth & Families’ Domestic Abuse Resource Center (DARC) is hosting Domestic Violence Awareness during the month of October. In Iowa and around the world, October is a month to create awareness around domestic violence, using the color purple to symbolize the cause. Throughout the month of October you will notice areas that…
We are excited for the Holiday Lights drive-thru experience for the 16th season starting on Wednesday, November 25th. This year has impacted all of us, and Holiday Lights has had its challenges as public safety is our number one concern. We have been working with the City of Decorah, Winneshiek County Public Health, volunteers, and…
