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MISSION STATEMENT

NOA provides safe haven and support services for victims of family violence. Through educational

programs, NOA works to foster attitudes in the community that violence is not acceptable.

ADOPT-A-FAMILY BENEFACTORS

Nordson Corporation Victoria’s Secret,

Cumming Alpha Hope Counseling

United Community Bank Crown Mountain Women’s Health

Dahlonega Women’s Club

State Farm Insurance Donna Minnich Poly Portables

Knepper Heating & Air

Nike Store Dawsonville

N. GA Haircutters Watts Chiropractic

Josh & Charity Cagle Judy Sousa

Chuck & Karen Lordo Margie Greer Lari Lyn Beyer

Lynne Goebler Tammi Scales

Bill & Diane Wolfe Lily Creek Lodge

Sharon Bacek

NOA News is published quarterly and printed by

Artistic Printing. In keeping with our confidentiality policy, children pictured are those of

our volunteers and friends.

H O L I D A Y G I V I N G

On Monday, November 22nd, at 10:00 am, NOA’s Bargain Shop officially be-came SOUTHERN FINDS and moved to our new location in the Dahlonega Historic District, at 40 North Grove Street. Southern Finds is our new, signature initiative and specializes in designer, new and gently used clothing, gifts, furnishings, collectibles and more, all at great prices for today’s shopper. Just like before, all pro-ceeds of Southern Finds will help fund our emer-gency shelter and support

services for domestic vio-lence victims and their children who are seeking a life free from violence. The Southern Finds brand offers a creative way to help fund the NOA shelter opera-tions and programs in these difficult economic times. 100% of the proceeds of the store provides clothing, personal items and necessi-ties for the women and chil-dren who are experiencing hardship due to domestic violence. Donating to Southern Finds is a great way to clean out your closet, storage space or spare bedroom and truly

make a difference for women and children who so desperately need your tax-deductible donation.—

“Your Buying is Caring” [Shop]

&

“Your Giving is Sharing” [Donate]

706-867-6167

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(L) Kathy and Mark Becknell and daughter, Claire help decorate a tree at the new store.

(R) Polly Neal uses her merchandising expertise to create inviting store displays.

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NOA is dependent on funding and donations to ensure that “No One is Alone” and “No One” has to return to a violent situation.

Turn to page 4 to donate online and help save lives here in your community. 

PETS in Action Partners with NOA Children’s Support Group

Hello, my name is Rudy, (I’m the cute one in the photo with the perfectly styled hair).

I‘m a “Yorkie”, a representative of the distinguished Yorkshire Terrier breed that

originated in working-class England in the 1800’s. I am proud to be certified through

the American Kennel Club’s stringent 10-Step Canine Good Citizen Test. My owner,

Cathy Sanford, and I meet many interesting people as volunteers for PETS in Action:

Pet Enabled Therapy Services.

The mission of PETS in Action is to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged

persons in rural North Georgia through the use of Animal Assisted Therapy.

I am part of a certified team of dogs and cats that accompany their owners to

visit local nursing homes, libraries, hospitals, schools and the NOA shelter.

PETS in Action is a vital part of the NOA Children’s Support Group. Therapeutic

play is a proven technique to help children cope with the effects of trauma.

I really enjoyed working with the kids at the NOA shelter during children’s

support group. Three little girls giggled and laughed as they stroked my soft

fur. It was bloody fantastic! I was the center of attention...the epitome of

cuteness… and I think they really liked my great sense of style and clever British accent.

Dogs really are a kid’s best friend...especially kids in the NOA Children’s Program!

NOA Program Addresses

The Effects of Childhood Trauma

Rudy and Cathy

Rudy poses in his sweater and

scarf at the NOA Children’s

Support Group

Kids exposed to domestic violence

are at an increased risk for behavioral

and emotional difficulties. Children

may be traumatized by domestic vio-

lence – by witnessing it or by being

abused. A child’s response to do-

mestic violence depends on the se-

verity and frequency of the abuse,

access to family and community sup-

port, and the child’s overall resilience.

Understandably, children often feel

depressed, anxious and fearful. The

unpredictability of a violent household

suddenly changes their world.

Children in families where domestic

violence is present also struggle

to form healthy relationships and

strong emotional bonds to heal from

the trauma.

During children’s support groups and

individual sessions, NOA advocates

work with children and moms to help

them identify their feelings and de-

velop healthy coping skills to deal with

the stress they are experiencing.

Play activities in small group settings,

combined with individualized attention,

help children of all ages increase their

self-esteem, develop safety skills and

improve behavior.

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2010 CHILI COOK-OFF

1ST PLACE CHILI Barry Beyer & Roger Yonts of Koyo

2ND PLACE CHILI John Fugich of Tread Shed

PRO CHILI WINNER North GA Catering

BEST WINGS Shenanigan’s Irish Pub

BEST BBQ Smokin’ Dave’s

3RD PLACE CHILI Matt Sparks

THANK YOU!

The Dahlonega Moms Club put together

dozens of snack packs to help feed kids in

support groups in the Dahlonega and

Dawsonville NOA children’s programs.

U N I T E D W A Y Our heartfelt thanks to United Way of

Dawson & Lumpkin Counties for your

continued financial support.

Wells Fargo Supports NOA

NOA was awarded a $ 1000 Community

Partner Grant from Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo supports non-profits that

work to strengthen their communities

and is proud to collaborate with NOA for the good of the

community as we continue our important work.

Wells Fargo understands that in order to be successful

in business, they must support the communities they

serve. Wells Fargo continues to be one of America’s larg-

est financial contributors to non-profits. Thank you—

2011 NOA BOARD

OF DIRECTORS

Lari Lyn Beyer, Chair

Brandy Thomas, Treasurer

Becky Mooney, Secretary

DIRECTORS

Cathy Maher

Margie Greer

Kathy Becknell

Stacy Jarrard

Tammi Scales

Lynne Goebeler

Donate Online www.noonealone.org

Bulk Rate

US Postage Paid

Permit No. 29

Dahlonega GA

NOA NEWS NOA- No One Alone

P. O. Box 685

Dahlonega GA 30533

As 2010 comes to a close, I would like to thank all the volunteers who have so generously given of their time, talents and resources to help NOA give a voice to victims. Please remember— Volunteers really do make a difference in the lives of victims and their children! And, as we approach the New Year don't forget we need you again in 2011. Sincerely, Brenda Twitty NOA Volunteer Coordinator 706-864-0030, x4

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS...

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Legal Advocacy: 706-864-0030

www.noonealone.org

This project is supported by Award Numbers W09-8-030, W82-8-035 and W7-8-059, awarded by the Office of

Violence Against Women and Award Number C09-8-095, awarded by the Office of Victims of Crimes and adminis-

tered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

2010 NOA Board Chair, Charity Cagle receives plaque from new,

2011 Board Chair, Lari Lyn Beyer.