Posts Tagged ‘CrimeVictims’
Happy Holidays from VSS!
From the Desk of the Executive Director, Dr. Michaela Weber Dear Friends, As we approach the end of another year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect, share some…
Read MoreUpdate to VSS Programs and Services Due to Drastic Budget Cuts
Huge funding cuts have affected victim services agencies across the country that support crime survivors and victims, and Victim Support Services (VSS) is no exception. The funding cut is due…
Read MoreToday is National Boss’s Day!
Boss’s Day is a day for employees to thank their bosses for being kind and fair throughout the year, and acknowledge all that they do. Here at Victim Support Services we…
Read MoreLooking Back as we Look Ahead
Written by: Leslie McPherson, Programs Administrator As we begin another fiscal year, it’s a great time to reflect on everything Victim Support Services (VSS) has achieved in the last year…
Read MoreGrand Opening of the Island County Office ‘The Tompkins Project’
Come and join us May 1, 2019 for the Grand Opening Event of the Island County Office ‘The Tompkins Project’. The event is located at 740 South Pioneer Way Oak…
Read MoreCelebrating Valentine’s Day After the Loss of a Loved One
Written by: Jennifer Slobom, Victim Services Coordinator The month of February brings with it declarations of love and plenty of heart decorations, chocolates, and flowers showcased in every store. Valentine’s…
Read MoreThe Tompkins Project
WE HAVE SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE!!! VSS was recently awarded a $500,000 grant specific to providing services in Island County! The grant, titled, ‘Services to Victims and Survivors:…
Read MoreWelcome our new Hotline Advocate, Schana Odell!
Please help VSS welcome our new on-call Hotline Advocate — Schana Odell! Schana comes to VSS with over 20 years of experience working with vulnerable populations including those individuals and families…
Read MoreVSS is offering a free informational class on identity theft!
Unfortunately we had to cancel this free informational workshop. If you would like to receive information still, we would be more than happy to meet with you. Please call us at…
Read MoreThe New Statewide Hotline is up and running!
Did you know that as of February 1st, Victim Support Services now runs and manages the new statewide hotline for general crime victims? We are very excited for this opportunity…
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