Redwood Area Hospital Auxiliary Dontates to New Horizons Crisis Center

Redwood Area Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: Shelly Pauling,
Education & Communications Manager
RE: RAH Auxiliary Donates to New Horizons Crisis Center
DATE: November 14, 2006

The Redwood Area Hospital Auxiliary recently donated six books to the New Horizon’s Crisis Center in Redwood Falls, MN. The books were titled "The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse". The New Horizons Crisis Center gives these out to people who have been victims of childhood sexual abuse to help them heal.

The Auxiliary voted to donate the books after hearing Denise Kerkoff speak at a recent Auxiliary meeting.

New Horizons Crisis Center was established in 1981 to aid individuals who are victims of general crimes, child abuse, sexual assault, as well as assisting with supervised visitation, crisis nursery and education on bullying, date violence and pregnancy prevention. Their services are free to the public and a 24-hour crisis line is staffed by trained advocates. Funding comes from State Dept. of Public Safety, United Way, grants and private donations.

The Hospital Auxiliary is a civic organization, whose mission is to support activities of the hospital by promoting health and wellness in the community and helping to enhance the care and services provided by the local hospital.

One of their main projects is the Life Line program, which supplies individuals with a personal response service that ensures that older adults living at home get quick assistance when needed.

If you would like more information about the Redwood Area Hospital Auxiliary, please contact Karen Melges, Foundation Director/Volunteer Coordinator at 507-637-4668.

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