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Rivers of Hope tells council about domestic-violence services and local referrals
Summary
Mel Harmon, outreach manager for Rivers of Hope, briefed Council on the nonprofit's advocacy, youth programs and local caseloads; she urged residents to use free services and publicized upcoming fundraisers and outreach events.
Mel Harmon, outreach manager and member of the youth team at Rivers of Hope, presented the domestic-violence agency’s mission and services to the City Council and attendees.
Harmon said Rivers of Hope provides advocacy, education and multi-agency collaboration across Wright and Sherburn counties and highlighted the agency’s youth program. She reported that in 2023 the organization served 13 adults and five youth in Montrose and, across Wright and Sherburn counties since January 1, the agency served 306 adults and 126 youth. ‘‘We provide advocacy, education and inter-agency collaboration,’’ Harmon said, and urged residents to use the free services and spread the word about the agency and its upcoming events, including fundraisers and a Color Run.
Council members thanked Rivers of Hope and noted the value of local advocacy and education work. Harmon left printed materials for the city to distribute at upcoming community events.
Ending: Rivers of Hope will continue outreach in the area, and council members encouraged residents to contact the agency for support and to attend its fundraising events.
