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Family Justice Center says it served 7,202 survivors in 2024; North Plains contributed $20,000 over four years
Summary
The Family Justice Center reported serving 7,202 survivors and providing 11,691 services in 2024, announced a planned move to a larger building in January 2026, and offered outreach and training to North Plains council and organizations.
The Family Justice Center reported that it served 7,202 survivors and delivered 11,691 services across 2024, board President Judy Willey and Executive Director Rachel Schutz told the North Plains City Council on March 17. The center said it distributed more than 22,000 pounds of food and provided clothing and emergency assistance to 1,939 families in 2024.
The presentation noted the center opened in 2018 and is supported by a network of 22 partner organizations. Willey and Schutz said a new, larger building is being remodeled and that the center plans to move into that facility in January 2026. They also said North Plains has contributed $20,000 over the past four years to support the center's operations and offered to supply outreach materials and training for council members and local organizations.
Council members expressed appreciation for the center's work and discussed ways to increase awareness of services in North Plains. Library Director Robin Doughty told the council that Family Justice Center materials are available at the library. The presentation did not include discussion of specific future funding commitments from the city; council comment centered on outreach and partnership opportunities.
The Family Justice Center presentation came during the meeting's formal presentation period; the council took no formal vote related to the report. The council will consider outreach and partnership follow-up at future meetings as requested by the presenters.
