2nd Annual Gala

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The Refuge Network, a non profit organization working diligently to curb domestic abuse in Chisago, Isanti and Kanabec Counties in east central Minnesota.  Advocates are available and can meet with you individually.

24 Hour Toll Free Crisis Hotline at 1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

An advocate is always available to speak with you 24 hours a day at (800) 338-7233.

May 2012: Our shelter is need of the following items:

• Various meats for shelter residents
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Laundry soap
• Dish soap
• Pajamas (new or gently used) - all sizes women and children
• Socks (new only please) - women and children
• Underwear (new only please) - women and children
• Diapers and baby wipes (all sizes)
• Facial tissue 
• Pine Sol
• Lysol disinfectant spray
• Purina lamb and rice dog food (this is for Daisy our shelter and therapy dog that lives at the shelter)
• Gift card to the Rush Point Store
• The means to finish our in-floor heating for the children's playroom

      Office Supplies:

• Copy paper
• File folders
• Business envelopes

Please consider donating these items.

Donations to The Refuge Network may be sent to:

or Call:  (763) 689-3532

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The Refuge Network opened our New Shelter in February, 2009

Black Dog Hill is now able to provide safety and shelter for up to 15 women and children recovering from domestic and family violence situations.  Opening a shelter is a huge undertaking, one which we could not do alone.  Although, organizations such as the United Way, the Mardag Foundation, WCA-Pillsbury and the Otto Bremer Foundation have shown us amazing support we still need your help for the ongoing expenses of our shelter and office operations.

Other Shelters and Services

Other Resources

First Call for Help : Call 211
Men’s Line: 763.689.3883
Senior LinkAge Line: 800.333.2433

Sexual Violence Center

3757 Fremont Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN
55412-2013

Phone: 612.871.5100

www.sexualviolencecenter.org

MINCAVA - Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse

School of Social Work, University of Minnesota
105 Peters Hall, 1404 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108-6142 USA

Phone: 612.624.0721 fax: 612.625.4288

www.mincava.umn.edu

OutFront Minnesota

310 38th Street East #204
Minneapolis, MN  55409-1337

Phone: 612.822.0127 or 800.800.0350
Fax: 612.822.8786

www.outfront.org

Social Services

Chisago County: 651.213.5600
Isanti County: 763.689.1711
Kanabec County: 320.679.6350

Housing, Food, & Transportation

Lakes & Pines: 800.832.6082
Minnesota Food Shelf: 800.782.6372
Heartland Express (public transportation): 763.689.8131 or 888.234.7840
Housing: www.housinglink.org, www.minnesotahelp.info

Legal Aid

Chisago & Isanti Co.: 763.689.2840
Kanabec & Pine Co.: 800.382.7166

Legal Aid Resources

• Central MN Legal Services – www.centralmnlegal.org
Pro Bono Legal Services through a volunteer attorney program 612.689.2849

• Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)
Contact Liz Richards 651.646.6177 ext 25

• Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project – www.bwlap.org
Call: 612.343.9842 or 800.313.2666

Counseling

Bridges and Pathways: 651.982.4792
Introspective Therapeutic Services: 763.689.3221
Mora Psychological Services: 320.679.9161
Youth Crisis Line: 800.448.4663
Crisis Connection (Suicide Hotline): 800.273.8255

Other

First Call for Help:Call 211
Men’s Line: 763.689.3883
Senior LinkAge Line: 800.333.2433



*The Refuge Network does not endorse any of the above agencies.

You can help domestic abuse victims get the support they so desperately need.  We are always looking for help in the Minnesota counties of Chisago, Kanabec, and Isanti.  If you would like more information on how you can help, please call the number below, or download and mail in the volunteer application to: 

For more information call (763) 689-3532 OR (800) 338-7233

Download Our Volunteer Application

This holiday season, give a gift that leaves a lasting impact. Support your community by making a gift in honor of a family member or friends. You can purchase the cards at Pass It On thrift store in Cambridge, by calling (763) 689-3532 or online by clicking the link below.

Click Here to Make a Donation (you can choose how you'd like to help)

Black Dog Hill, The Refuge Network's Shelter

Black Dog Hill is now able to provide safety and shelter for up to 15 women and children recovering from domestic and family violence situations.  Opening a shelter is a huge undertaking, one which we could not do alone.  Although, organizations such as the United Way, the Mardag Foundation, WCA-Pillsbury and the Otto Bremer Foundation have shown us amazing support we still need your help for the ongoing expenses of our shelter and office operations.

Make Donation

Statewide, over 132,000 women and children are assaulted each year, with many others unreported. Annually, over 4,800 women and 6,000 children and youth are provided emergency shelter in Minnesota.  The Refuge Network’s mission is to help bring an end to domestic abuse by providing supportive, non-judgmental services to the families affected by domestic violence in East Central Minnesota.

Your financial support of The Refuge Network plays a key role in allowing us to continue our work.

Click here to see our list of needed items

Donations to The Refuge Network may be sent to 1700 E. Rum River Drive South, Suite E, Cambridge, MN 55008.

The Refuge Network is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.  All donations are tax deductible.
 

To make an inquiry about actual donations please call 763.689.3532.

Or Click Here to Donate right now, securely with your credit card...

Help is just a phone call away.  1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

The Refuge Network provides help, shelter, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and abuse in the Minnesota counties of Kanabec, Chisago, and Isanti.

Directions to:

Chisago County – Lindstrom Office:

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Help is just a phone call away.  1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

The Refuge Network provides help, shelter, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and abuse in the Minnesota counties of Kanabec, Chisago, and Isanti.

Directions to:

Chisago County – Lindstrom Office:

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Isanti County – Cambridge Office:

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Kanabec County – Mora Office:

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Abuse is not always physical.  Some people insult, threaten, even hit the people they love.  They don't do it because of stress, anger, alcohol, or drugs.  They do it to control others.

Does your partner:

• Control where you go and who you are with?
• Call you abusive names?
• Isolate you?
• Harass you at work?
• Threaten to harm you?
• Threaten to harm your children, someone you love, or your pet?
• Become extremely jealous?
• Destroy things that are important to you?
• Follow you in your home and not let you leave?
• Threaten to take your children away from you?
• Touch you in ways that hurt or scare you?
• Insult or humiliate you?
• Intimidate you or those close to you?
• Push, strike, hit, kick, or choke you?
• Blame you for the abuse?

If these behaviors are occurring or have occurred, it is not OK, and it is not your fault.

You are not alone. You have the right to feel safe. You have the right to get help.

An advocate is always available to speak with you, 24 hours a day at:

1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

Download The Refuge Network's Brochure

Download our Victims Brochure

You're not alone.  We're here to help.  The Refuge Network is your place to turn to if you're a victim of domestic abuse or violence.

All services are free and confidential.

24 Hour Toll Free Crisis Hotline at 1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

If you are in immediate danger call 911.

24-Hour Crisis Intervention
• Information and referral
• Safety Planning
• Support

Emergency Shelter/Safe Housing
• Accessible 24 hours a day
• Transportation

Personal Advocacy
• Case Management
• Follow Up
• Provide assistance towards self-sufficiency

Legal Advocacy
• Orders for Protection
• Support through court process
• Law Clinics

Legal Aid Resources
• Central MN Legal Services – www.centralmnlegal.org
Pro Bono Legal Services through a volunteer attorney program 612.689.2849

• Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW)
Contact Liz Richards 651.646.6177 ext 25

• Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project – www.bwlap.org
Call: 612.343.9842 or 800.313.2666

Criminal Justice
• Respond to victims after law enforcement intervention
• Assistance filing police report
• Support through the criminal court process

Woman Support Groups
• Helping women to become empowered by gaining
strength, understanding, and healing.

Mora; 10:00AM - 11:30AM
North Branch; 3:00PM - 4:30PM

**See Upcoming Events for venue information

Youth Services
• School-based violence prevention curriculum on
bullying, sexual assault, anger management, dating
and family violence
• Youth Leadership

Community Education
•  Parenting Groups
•  Increase awareness about domestic violence
•  Advocate for social change

Professional Training
•  For law enforcement, attorneys, clergy,  
teachers“medical and other community
professionals

Position Title: Director of Development/Fundraising

Organization: The Refuge Network

The Refuge Network is seeking an experienced fundraiser

Duties:

Responsible for creating and implementing a successful development/fundraising program. Develop and execute Refuge annual fundraising initiatives/goals. Manage implementation of R500. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors. Create and execute strategic goals for a large sustained base of annual individual donors. Develop and track proposals and reports for all fundraising and donor gifts.

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Organization: The Refuge Network

The Refuge Network is seeking several On Call shelter advocates.

These positions will provide direct service and systems advocacy to battered women and their families.  Duties will include; crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, client intakes and exit interviews, case management, data collection and entry, and other duties as assigned. Attending staff meetings and trainings are required.

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Mission Statement

The Refuge Network is a multi-community organization whose primary purpose is to provide supportive services for people who are currently involved or have been involved in an abusive relationship.  The Refuge Network believes that no one deserves to be abused and therefore seeks to bring an end to domestic violence.

Our History

Since 1986, The Refuge Network’s mission has been to help bring an end to domestic violence by providing supportive, non-judgmental services.  And today we continue to hold the belief that no one deserves to be abused.

The Refuge Network opened our New Shelter in February, 2009

Black Dog Hill is now able to provide safety and shelter for up to 15 women and children recovering from domestic and family violence situations.  Opening a shelter is a huge undertaking, one which we could not do alone.  Although, organizations such as the United Way, the Mardag Foundation, WCA-Pillsbury and the Otto Bremer Foundation have shown us amazing support we still need your help for the ongoing expenses of our shelter and office operations.

Find out how you can help.

Our Board of Directors

• Tim MacMillan, Chair
• Colette Gandelot, Vice Chair
• Amy Reed-Hall, Secretary
• Susan Morris,Treasurer
• Pastor Doug Larson
• Kevin Troupe
• Rick Duncan
• Loretta Anderson
• Dody Johnson
• Diane Rasmussen
• Roxie Karelis

Leadership Staff

• Roxie Karelis, Executive Director
• Shellene Johnson, Associate Director
• Rahya Iliff, Community Education Coordinator
• Jen Gustafson, Advocacy Coordinator
• Char Weidendorf, Shelter Coordinator
• Marlene Larson, Volunteer Supervisor/Admin Assistant

Safety Alert: Computers can be tracked and monitored. If you suspect your computer is being monitored, please do not use this website, instead find a safe computer or call our Crisis Hotline at :  (800) 338-SAFE (7233)

One out of every three women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. In the United States, a woman is more likely to be assaulted, injured, raped, or killed by an intimate partner, relative, acquaintance, or friend than any other type of assailant. Every fifteen seconds a woman is beaten.

In Minnesota, statewide, over 132,000 women and children are assaulted each year, with many others unreported. Annually, over 4,800 women and 6,000 children and youth are provided emergency shelter in Minnesota.

The Refuge Network serves Chisago, Isanti and Kanabec Counties in east central Minnesota.  Advocates are available and can meet with you individually.

24 Hour Toll Free Crisis Hotline at 1.800.338.SAFE (7233)

An advocate is always available to speak with you 24 hours a day at (800) 338-7233.

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