EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Tay Knight
Photography by Aubrie Moates .
“ Violence and abuse can happen to anyone , is unique to each victim and has long-lasting impacts , not only on the victim , but on their family , friends and community at large . But through crisis intervention , safe shelter , counseling , advocacy and supportive services , we foster healing and hope . I see it daily watching our facility dog , Louisa . She makes facing the tough realities of being a victim of violence or assault a little easier to talk about . She can help a child tell their terrible truth just by laying her head on their lap . It ’ s a beautiful thing .”
FAMILY SUNSHINE CENTER
Mission : The Family Sunshine Center fosters hope and healing for survivors of family violence , sexual assault and human trafficking through the provision of crisis intervention , safe shelter , counseling , advocacy and supportive service so that they may be empowered to lead safe , violencefree lives . Violence and abuse can affect anyone . Our services are free and available to everyone , regardless of race , gender , age , sex , status or any other factor . Our service sites are located in Autauga , Butler , Chilton , Crenshaw , Elmore , Lowndes , and Montgomery counties .
Background : For more than 40 years , the Family Sunshine Center ( FSC ) has worked tirelessly to educate the community on the devastating impact of violence while providing services to victim / survivors and their families . In the beginning , our focus was solely on domestic and family violence , but over time , to reflect the issues facing our community , our programs have expanded to include services for victim / survivors of dating violence , stalking , sexual assault and human trafficking .
UPCOMING EVENTS : October 14 Cookin ’ on the Coosa MacDown Mac & Cheese Cook-Off
24-hour Resource Hotline : 334-263-0218 / familysunshine . org
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