Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Community economic development
Activity Type:
Community Development: General
Summary: DOVES provides support and assistance to adults over age 50, residing in Maricopa County , Arizona who have suffered from the effects of domestic abuse.
The Area Agency On Aging DOVES program serves senior adults age 50 and older who are victims of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse. The residence provides individual units for each participant and enables them to stay for as long as two years while they heal. DOVES is located in a safe environment where residents can rebuild their shattered lives and gain the confidence and trust that enables them to function as interactive members of society. The Agency program includes food, mentoring, counseling, transportation when needed for appointments, and the opportunity to learn about community resources that will enhance their daily living experiences. Every effort is made to insure participant safety and security, as they regain their trust in others, and plan for a rewarding future. DOVES is an on going project that makes it possible for participants to live free from fear and share their recovery with others who need that relationship. DOVES also utilizes mobile advocacy for those who feel able to remain in their own homes, but need advice on how to decrease hostility in the home. They accomplish this by meeting with victims in a safe location like a library, where they can address problems, and learn how to minimalize them with advice from an Agency social worker. It takes time and patience to rebuild self-confidence, but the DOVES program is dedicated to making that effort available every day. The participants frequently go on to help others overcome abuse and find satisfaction in knowing that their recovery can impact others with similar problems.
Restrictions on privacy require that contact with participants is limited to staff and health personnel. Club members' contributions of hygiene products and reading materials will be sent to DOVES.
Paid
This project is "Paid". This means that the funds from the district have been issued. This project is now being ready for implementation. When this is done, a report needs to be uploaded on the project page and the "Reported" button needs to be clicked, then the status of the project will be changed to "Reported".
Project listed for the 2023-24 Rotary Year.
Proposed Financing
Existing Contributions Towards This Project
Date
Cash
DDF
Total
Sun City (5495)
13-May-23
$3,000
$2,000
$5,000
Total
$3,000
$2,000
$5,000
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History Log Entries
13-May-23
System Entry
System Entry: Creation of project page.
14-May-23
by Rebecca Wilks
Thank you for your application. We'll need your assistance with one thing before beginning the signature process. Please add your club president elect (president 23-24) to the distribution list. Normally I'd do that myself, but my spreadsheet shows Elizabeth's email for your PE, Barb Jones.
Thanks.
21-May-23
by Rebecca Wilks
Your application is stalled because we need your president-elect's email address.
22-May-23
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
22-May-23
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project signed by Rebecca Wilks.
22-May-23
by Barb Jones
System Entry: Project signed by Barb Jones.
22-May-23
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Mike Zongolowicz.
22-May-23
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Phil Ladd.
16-Jun-23
by Rebecca Wilks
Congratulations! This project has been approved for full funding. We need to do some administrative things, so we don’t know exactly when the money will hit your account, but our best guess is a month or so. We’ll send you an update when we have one. Please also remember that you may not spend money prior to TRF approval and reimburse yourself from grant funds. If there have been changes in your bank account (information for electronic transfer), please get that to Lucinda General (District Treasurer) as soon as possible. treasurer@rotary5495.org. Your report is due April 30, 2024, and receipts are required to complete the report (not invoices, cancelled checks, UPS shipping labels, or any other documents). Thank you for making the world a better place.
16-Jun-23
by Rebecca Wilks
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
7-Aug-23
by Caleb Lowe
Your District Grant has been approved by The Rotary Foundation We expect electronic payments will be initiated before Friday August 11. You may begin making project expenditures now. If there have been changes in your bank account (information for electronic transfer), please get those to Lucinda General (District Treasurer) as soon as possible. treasurer@rotary5495.org. Your report is due April 30, 2024, and receipts are required to complete the report (not invoices, cancelled checks, UPS shipping labels, or any other documents). Thank you again for your good work.
8-Aug-23
by Caleb Lowe
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
