January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a call to action to recognize and respond to the dangerous and disturbing crime of stalking. Stalking is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. The term “stalking” means a pattern of behavior directed toward a person that would cause them to fear for his or her safety and to purposely suffer […]
Domestic Violence Intervention was recently presented with a check for $1,550 through Fallon Ford Toyota’s Pay-It-Forward program. Each year, the Henning family and Fallon Ford Toyota bring cheer to various non-profit organizations in the Fallon area through their Pay-It-Forward program. Customers who purchase a vehicle through Fallon Ford Toyota have the opportunity to donate to […]
You may have noticed the clothesline at Millennium Park on Williams Avenue. The clothesline project was created to bring awareness to the issues of domestic violence for women and men who have been affected, and a means of expressing emotions by decorating a t-shirt. The intention of the display is to honor survivors and act […]
Whether you would like to donate items, money or your time, your support is greatly appreciated. Domestic Violence Intervention of Fallon is always in need of the following items for our shelter: Paper towel, toilet paper, dishwashing soap, clothes detergent, facial tissue, general cleaning supplies, trash bags, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand soap, shower gels, […]
Domestic Violence Intervention of Fallon hopes that all communities are staying safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognize the need to isolate and the importance of staying home during this critical time. However, home is not always safe for everyone. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced many victims of domestic and family violence inside their […]
As we all deal with Covid-19 and how it has affected our lives and community, DVI wants to take a moment to inform you that we continue to be here to help clients and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. While the DVI office in Fallon is closed until further notice, we are available […]
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and recently, Domestic Violence Intervention visited Mrs. Adams’ and Mr. Wilsons’ health classes at CCHS with the goal to increase awareness and prevention of teen dating abuse. Students were able to participate in an educational training called, ‘In Their Shoes’. Designed with the classroom in mind, ‘In Their […]
Each year, the Henning family and Fallon Ford Toyota bring cheer to various non-profit organizations in the Fallon area through their Pay-It-Forward program. Customers who purchase a vehicle through Fallon Ford Toyota have the opportunity to donate $50 to a local charity of their choice. At the end of each year, Fallon Ford Toyota then […]
Each year, Domestic Violence Intervention pairs up with Churchill County School District to use a bus that will go to several of the schools in CCSD. Students are given an option to take the ‘Hands are not for Hitting’ pledge, then place their purple handprint on the bus. This year, Northside, Lahontan and EC Best […]