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Local nonprofit outlines services, outreach for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
April Jordan of the Combi Center told the Aiken City Council on Sept. 22 that the nonprofit operates a 20‑bed shelter, a 24/7 hotline, counseling and case management across six counties and asked permission to place awareness ribbons and materials along Lawrence Street during awareness months.
April Jordan, representing the Combi Center, gave a brief presentation to Aiken City Council on Sept. 22 describing services the nonprofit provides to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in six South Carolina counties (Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda).
Jordan described a 20‑bed shelter, a 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling, case management for housing and employment assistance, and a busy outreach program that offers free services. She asked the city to continue allowing the agency to place awareness ribbons and informational cards along Lawrence Street during awareness months (April and October) and promoted a public conference on Oct. 2 and a community chili cook‑off on Oct. 18 at Odell Weeks intended to raise awareness and connect victims to services.
Council members asked clarifying questions about distribution of materials and coordination with local health centers; Jordan confirmed staff could provide flyers and information to local service providers. Council thanked the presenter for the work and the request did not require a vote.
