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Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services outlines expanded shelter, new transitional housing and asks community for support
Summary
Representatives from Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services told the Oshkosh City DEI Committee about a recent move to 240 Algoma Boulevard, a 24/7 shelter and helpline, increased shelter capacity and a new 11-unit transitional housing program; they asked for donations, volunteers and community outreach.
At a meeting of the Oshkosh City Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, leaders of Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services described expanded services at a new facility and appealed to residents for financial support, volunteers and referrals.
The agency — identified in the meeting as Christine Ann (also referred to as KDASIA) — said its main office and 24/7 emergency shelter have relocated to 240 Algoma Boulevard adjacent to City Hall and that the shelter’s capacity increased from 37 to 64 beds. "Our shelter and helpline is staffed 24/7, 365 days a year," Eden Prothro said during the presentation.
Why it matters: committee members were briefed on local domestic-violence response capacity, new transitional housing that could reduce barriers for survivors and concrete ways citizens can help.
Christine Ann outlined programs that include a 24/7 helpline, youth-prevention education in local school districts, one-on-one adult advocacy, legal advocacy and…
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