Volunteer Spotlight: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Prevention Department
Volunteer groups tackle the big projects that Hubbard House staff can’t do alone. The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville Prevention Department has done volunteer projects that provide a huge service to Hubbard House. This dedicated group came together to spruce up the front of our property by cleaning, weeding and re-mulching. They came back again…
Celebrate Healthy Relationships on Women’s Equality Day
Today Hubbard House is recognizing healthy relationships by celebrating Women’s Equality Day! The day not only marks the passing of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, in the words of President Obama in last year’s proclamation, “It’s a day to celebrate the achievement of women and a recommitment to realizing gender…
Dangers of Teen Textual Harassment
How many text messages does your teen receive a day? According to Pew Internet 78 percent of American teens now have a cell phone and 88 percent of those teens use their cell phones to text. One in three teens sends more than 100 texts per day. Many parents feel a sense of security knowing…
Danger in the Dorms
For many college students, August brings new classes, new roommates and new relationships. It’s important to start this semester with more than your books and new dorm room decor. Hubbard House, the domestic violence center serving Duval and Baker counties, is encouraging college students to know the warning signs of dating violence and ways to…
Volunteer Spotlight: Medtronic Women’s Network
Group volunteer efforts are a fun and rewarding way for different groups to get involved with Hubbard House. This summer, the Medtronic Women’s Network (MWN) of Jacksonville held an ice cream social for the children in the Hubbard House Emergency Shelter. In addition to treating them to ice cream sundaes, Medtronic professionals also organized games…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Bardhi
This month’s volunteer spotlight features Jennifer Bardhi. When she isn’t working as a graphic designer, Jennifer devotes her time and creativity to coordinating and hosting birthday parties for the children living in Hubbard House’s Emergency Shelter. “I feel like it’s my small way of dropping a little sunshine into their day,” says Jennifer about the…
Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a growing problem in our world that is commonly ignored. It often goes unreported because it usually happens in a private setting and many victims fear retaliation or feel embarrassed. You can help protect love ones by learning about elder abuse, recognizing the warning signs and knowing how to access help. What…
Father’s Day: A Thank You from Hubbard House
In honor of Father’s day, Hubbard House would like to recognize and thank all the fathers and father-figures that have positively impacted the lives around them. It is through their example that healthy, non-violent behavior is being promoted. When people hear the words “domestic violence,” they often think of it as a women’s issue. But,…
Am I or Do I Know a Victim of Domestic Violence?
Sometimes it’s hard to recognize that you are a victim of abuse. Here’s a checklist to help you define instances of abuse. Have you or your children been shoved, slapped, punched, kicked, or hit? Have you been told you can’t do anything right, you’re an unfit parent, or you don’t deserve anything? Do you believe the violence…
The Nancy Tree
The week of Earth Day and National Arbor Day, a live oak tree was planted at the Hubbard House Emergency Shelter. The tree, which has been named “The Nancy Tree” was planted in honor of Nancy Taylor and Nancy McDonald, two women who have made a significant impact at Hubbard House. A stainless steel plaque…