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House Resolution 193
By: Representatives Santos of the 117
th
, Holly of the 116
th
, Lewis-Ward of the 115
th
, Crowe
of the 118
th
, Flournoy of the 74
th
, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Haven House; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, the Flint Circuit Council on Family Violence Inc. was organized as a 501(c)(3)2
nonprofit in May 1989 with the primary goal of advocating for women through the judicial3
system at a time when domestic violence was only beginning to be recognized as a societal4
issue; and5
WHEREAS, in 1999, the agency secured a house formerly known as the Hampton Boys6
Home, and following renovations, Haven House was opened later that year as a shelter for7
survivors and their children to stay after leaving a violent situation; and8
WHEREAS, as the organization expanded its mission, Haven House began offering9
additional services to survivors, including financial assistance, support groups,10
transportation, and a food pantry, alongside its core legal advocacy and case management11
programs; and12
WHEREAS, due to the increasing need for shelter and support services, Haven House, with13
the support of the Henry County Commissioners and dedicated board members, opened a14
new facility in June 2011 capable of housing 48 adults and children; and15
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WHEREAS, Haven House continues to evolve to meet the needs of domestic violence
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survivors, offering a safe and supportive environment for all family types with a family wing,17
adult wing, large community rooms, and office spaces to enhance services; and18
WHEREAS, in 2024, Haven House provided shelter to 695 survivors, processed 29219
temporary protective orders, responded to 3,444 crisis calls, and delivered counseling20
services to 432 individuals; and21
WHEREAS, February 5, 2025, marks Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol, a day22
dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the rights and safety of domestic violence23
survivors; and24
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable organization be25
appropriately honored during this special time.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27
the members of this body recognize and commend Haven House for its many outstanding28
contributions on behalf of those in need as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued29
success.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to32
Haven House.33
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