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Last week, a sentence was handed down on a convicted rapist in our community. These sentences are unreasonably rare and we’re grateful to see some justice served in this case. At the same time, we as a community need to do better in supporting survivors through an...
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Michelle Erickson Named Executive Director of the Abused Adult Resource Center
Michelle Erickson has been named the new Executive Director at the Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC). Erickson, who had been serving as Interim Executive Director since December 2018, was appointed by the AARC Board of Directors at its meeting Wednesday, March 27,...
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AARC’s ‘Concert for Courage’ April 6: A great time for a great cause
Concert for Courage is part of AARC’s activities in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month nationwide. It is aimed at creating awareness of sexual violence in the community while also featuring good, local music for participants.
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HOUSING AGENCY RECOGNIZES PARTNERS WITH CHAMPION AWARDS
BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency recognized a dozen of its outstanding partners as Champions of Affordable Housing at the Statewide Housing Conference.
“The Champion Awards recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, non-profit organizations, public agencies, and private sector businesses who go above and beyond to provide affordable housing for the people of North Dakota,” said Jolene Kline, NDHFA executive director.
Through NDHFA’s homeownership programs individuals and families, primarily first-time buyers, receive low-cost financing, and down payment and closing cost assistance.
Two real estate agents, Olivia Wellenstein of Dickinson and Paige Danner of Bismarck, and four loan officers, Carissa Martin of Valley City, Tanya Nenow of Jamestown, and Travis Lang and Tanya Pomerleau, both of Bismarck, were recognized for loan production with Homeownership Performance Awards.
Kirkwood Bank & Trust and First International Bank and Trust were recognized with Homeownership Excellence Awards for their best practices and outstanding delivery of NDHFA’s loan programs.
NDHFA also administers rental programs and supports the development of multifamily housing for low-income households. Gordon Johnson of Grand Forks was honored with a Property Management Award of Excellence for his outstanding and compassionate facilities management of Care Co-op Centers, a Section 8/202 project overseen by the agency.
The agency’s Visionary Award, recognition of an exceptional body of work, was presented to Jill Elliott, the deputy director of the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Her knack for innovation and clear vision has led a team of individuals to make lasting change for individuals, families and the community.
Legacy Awards, recognizing a history of advocating for or providing affordable housing and related services, were presented to former Abused Adult Resource Center Executive Director Diane Zainhofsky and Pride Inc. CEO Charles Bisnett, both of Bismarck. In her 39 years at AARC, Zainhofsky was instrumental in developing the organization’s key service – safe shelter. Bisnett has dedicated 22 years of his life to serving individuals with disabilities, the aged, the poor and homeless.
A self-supporting state agency, NDHFA is dedicated to making housing affordable for all North Dakotans. The Industrial Commission of North Dakota, consisting of Governor Doug Burgum as chairman, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, oversees the agency. For more information on the awards or the agency’s programs, contact (800) 292-8621 or www.ndhfa.org.
It's always a pleasure to share with our community what AARC is all about!Thank you, Michelle L. Erickson for sharing updates on the Abused Adult Resource Center with our club this week. The information you provided was interesting and informative. Well done!
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The Abused Adult Resource Center (AARC) has been helping survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for more than 30 years. Serving south central North Dakota, we provide emergency support, crisis intervention, temporary shelter, food, counseling, and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, domestic assault, and human trafficking.
Our goal is to help our clients and their families find hope through a life free from abuse. We also enjoying working with our communities to create an awareness and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, establishing programs that aim to break the cycle of abuse.
