Our Mission
The mission of Grace Smith House, Inc. is to enable individuals and families to live free from domestic violence by:
When Grace Smith House was originally conceived and opened in 1981, no one envisioned that our organization would serve over 2,500 families each year in flight from their personal domestic violence horror. Our programs provide shelter, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy, liaison services, children's services and so much more.
For a full listing of our services, please visit Our Services.
So long as domestic violence casts a shadow over our community and the lives of women, men and children, we will continue to open a door to a place of safety and healing. Our work would not be possible without the dedication and support of our community, and we invite you to join us in the struggle against domestic violence. Visit Donors & Community to learn how you can assist us in rebuild the lives of individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
- Providing shelter and apartments, advocacy, counseling and education
- Raising the consciousness of the community regarding the extent, type and seriousness of domestic violence
- Initiating and taking positions on public policies in order to provide options which empower victims of domestic violence
When Grace Smith House was originally conceived and opened in 1981, no one envisioned that our organization would serve over 2,500 families each year in flight from their personal domestic violence horror. Our programs provide shelter, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy, liaison services, children's services and so much more.
For a full listing of our services, please visit Our Services.
So long as domestic violence casts a shadow over our community and the lives of women, men and children, we will continue to open a door to a place of safety and healing. Our work would not be possible without the dedication and support of our community, and we invite you to join us in the struggle against domestic violence. Visit Donors & Community to learn how you can assist us in rebuild the lives of individuals and families affected by domestic violence.
In 2018, Grace Smith House:
- Provided emergency shelter to 93 adults and 66 children.
- Answered 1,899 calls to our 24/7 hotline.
- Assisted in filing 1,101 Orders of Protection in family court.
- Served 293 adults in our non-residential programs.
- Conducted 192 adult support groups.
- Conducted 163 support groups for children affected by domestic violence in the home.
- Educated 6,877 youth in Dutchess County on bullying, safety, teen dating violence and healthy relationships.
- Had to turn away 450 requests for shelter due to lack of space.
Grace Smith House accepts requests for help regardless of a person's ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Finances
Our Board of Directors
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Barbara V. Mauri, Chair
Devin Hare, Vice Chair |
Christina Kearney, Treasurer
Marjorie J. Smith Secretary |
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Phil Benante
Laura Benton Heather Finck Kathleen Finn Catherine Forbes Alyssa Gates Maggie Gephard |
Navina Hooker
Sandra Jackson Rick Keller-Coffey Ron Lane Daniel Murphy Jessica Nowlin Elizabeth Roger |
Lori Rolison
Michele Schneider Linda Sewell Daniel Short Maureen Talvi Brad Weaver Leigh Williams |
Branka Bryan
Interim Executive Director
Interim Executive Director
