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Coaching More Than the Game: Teen Dating Violence Training for Student Athletes
At Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, we believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in preventing abuse —and that’s...
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The Power of a Meal: How One Girl Scout Troop Made a Difference
At Branches Domestic Violence Shelter, we know that a warm meal is more than just food—it’s comfort, kindness, and a reminder that...
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Mar 132 min read
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Branches Executive Director, Amanda Weiss-McComas,Named One of USA Today's 2025 Women of the Year
HUNTINGTON, WV – Branches Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to announce that Executive Director, Amanda Weiss-McComas has been honored...
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Mar 41 min read
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Branches to Host Teen Dating Violence Awareness Training For Athletes at St. Joe High School
Huntington, WV – As part of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter will host a special training...
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Feb 41 min read
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Nov 12, 20240 min read
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Branches Launches "Meals on a Mission"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 CONTACT : Sara Blevins O’Toole ...
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Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Branches Domestic Violence Shelter to Host Focus Group for Faith Leaders on Responding to Domestic Violence
Huntington, WV – On October 17th, at 2:00 PM , Branches Domestic Violence Shelter will hold a focus group discussion at the Cabell...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Advocates Seek Bigger Slice Of State Budget To Address Domestic Violence
If you missed it, don't forget to check out our interview with WV Public Broadcasting to address the urgent need for increased funding to...
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May 6, 20241 min read
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2024 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
How many people do you interact with every week? For many people, it’s dozens: family, friends, coworkers, classmates. For others, the...
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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Branches Board Member Proposes Legislation to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
Branches Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to support the work of Dr. Kristi McLeod, Branches board member, who has co-authored and...
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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Learn more: Human Trafficking & Stalking
As many of you know, this month is both Human Trafficking Awareness and Stalking Awareness month. As part of our efforts to provide...
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Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Read Across the River Cities
On November 15th, Branches had the unique opportunity to participate in United Way of the River Cities' initiative "Read Across the River...
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Nov 17, 20231 min read
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This November, Can You Help Us Support Survivors?
Hi, As an advocate, I see the impact domestic violence can have on families every single day. Working with survivors has taught me that...
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Nov 8, 20232 min read
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Branches Receives $10,000 in ARPA funding
HUNTINGTON – District 9 Huntington City Councilwoman Ally Layman presented a check Friday, Oct. 13, for $10,000 in American Rescue Plan...
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Oct 16, 20231 min read
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Branches is Hiring!
We have some great opportunities for you to use your skills, talents, and sense of social justice to do some good in your community....
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May 12, 20231 min read
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Branches Receives State-Wide Award for Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice
Huntington, W.Va.—Branches Domestic Violence Shelter has received a state-wide award from Attorney Will Thompson and the Attorney’s...
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May 10, 20231 min read
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Branches Launches Style It in Violet campaign with Jewel City Salon
(Huntington, WV) For many women, the line between salon and therapist’s office is razor thin. Draped under that familiar cape, sinking...
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Jan 4, 20231 min read
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Pizza is ALWAYS the answer!
Lunch or dinner? Pizza is always the answer! Grab lunch or dinner at Rapid Fired Pizza in downtown Huntington on December 15th and...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read
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Meet Alexis, Jennifer, & Luke
Hi, I’m Sara. In 2018, I joined the Branches team as the Director of Development. Since then, it has been my privilege to share with our...
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Nov 9, 20223 min read
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“In Their Shoes” Deepens Empathy for Domestic Violence Victims
Lucy Bell, Photographer and Student Reporter October 31, 2022 Exercises in empathy offer domestic violence advocates the opportunity to...
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Nov 1, 20221 min read
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