The Allstate Foundation Awards $10,000 to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
Hubbard House, the domestic violence center serving Duval and Baker counties in Northeast Florida, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation to support its emergency services and shelter. Within the last year, the Hubbard House Emergency Shelter provided 29,469 days of safety and refuge to 976 adults and children affected by domestic…
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence Awareness Month started out as a “Day of Unity” in 1981. The creation of this day, by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, was to connect all advocates and victims of domestic abuse to end violence against women and children. This day quickly…
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,…