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“We have so many other things to
offer.”
Faces of Hope offers shelter
services where people can stay as
they seek to leave their situation,
whether that’s to permanent
housing of their own or moving in
with family. In the meantime, food, that they have the ability to go to
clothing, gas and other every-
day needs can be provided for
through Faces of Hope.
Faces of Hope offers Hope’s
Closet, which provides brand new
clothing items, complete with the
tags still on. Sexual assault victims
Faces of Hope
they spend their money. And, if afraid of losing their children and/
the financial accounts are joint, or their home.
Faces of Hope has ways to help The organization also offers
there as well. support groups, self-defense and
The organization often provides deescalation courses, among
food/grocery, gas and other others.
prepaid cards; in some cases, this “Our goal is to give everybody
helps prevent the abuser from that comes through our door
tracking their partner, and gives tools … we’re going to give them
the victim some freedom. choices, and help them feel safe,”
Right now, the closet is Dinger said.
collecting new items (with tags All services are at no cost to
on) for winter. In addition to warm those who seek the services.
clothing items, the closet accepts “But it does come at a cost [to
new or newly made blankets and us],” Dinger said. “If you have the
other accessories. means … any financial donation is
Sexual assault clients especially very, very helpful, especially at this
prefer to select comfy clothes time.”
may have a particular need as their from the closet, Dinger said. She also emphasizes that Faces
clothes worn may be processed For those needing an extended of Hope is all-inclusive. While
for evidence. The closet also stay, Faces of Hope partners with many clients are from Ada County,
features new shoes and toiletries. local hotels that provide rooms for Faces of Hope assists residents
“I think there’s something to those either seeking shelter at the in Canyon County as well. More
be said for someone having dealt Women’s and Children’s Alliance information is available at
with something so traumatic, or are seeking out more stable facesofhopevictimcenter.org.
housing. Some stay two to three “There’s no judgment, no
the closet and choose their own weeks. strings; we help anyone who walks
clothes,” Dinger said. “Something Faces of Hope also offers crisis through our door,” Dinger said. “It
so small can mean so much to counseling for six to eight weeks, doesn’t matter who you are, what
someone.” and has partnerships with two gender you are. I hope everyone
Often, abuse victims will leave attorneys and several third-year feels safe, because it’s a safe space
a relationship where the partner law students who can provide here.”
controls what they wear and how legal counsel, as many are often Photos provided by Faces of Hope