The mission of Family Crisis Council of Rowan,
is to create pathways to hope, healing, and empowerment for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Our Mission
to create pathways to hope, healing, and empowerment for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Our Vision
to foster a community that is free of interpersonal violence. Through direct service and education, our goal is not only to minimize, but to prevent the impact of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in and around Rowan County.
Our Mantra
Together, we can do this.
We will advocate, educate, and empower.
Together, we will make a difference.
We are Family Crisis Council of Rowan.
WHAT WE DO
Family Crisis Council provides support to victims of domestic violence and abuse through a comprehensive set of services meant to assist and empower reliable support systems.
TEMPORARY SHELTER
Our Shelter provides temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide referrals throughout our community and to other DV/SA shelters.
Supportive counseling is available to residents of the shelter and to victims in the community via our Crisis Line: 704-636-4718 then press 1
Our Shelter Director can be reached at 704-636-4718 Ext. 201
SUPPORT SERVICES
We assist with protective orders & electronic filing of orders and offer victim accompaniment through criminal and civil court process, referrals for victim services like Legal Aid, counseling, and much more.
Individuals can meet with advocates before court on Monday’s from 8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m., in the room near Court Room 2.
Program Head: Executive Director – 704-754-5999 ext. 202
Court Advocate- 704-754-5999 Ext. 203, 204, 208
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
We strive to make the community a better, safer place through outreach and educational programs designed to better equip victims with the tools them need to get help.
We believe that through awareness and education, we can change the pattern of abuse.
Program Head: Community Coordinator- 704-754-5999 Ext. 202
"Being able to serve in this capacity means so much because it signals possibility and creates hope- which are some of the first things needed when working towards positive change. As a self proclaimed "funnel", this work is what I've been assigned to pour into and I'm honored to serve with FCC. "
- Ebony Boyd, Board of Directors member
HISTORY
"It's an honor to be able to support and help women, children, and men who are in a tight spot due to domestic violence. To support an organization that gives them a leg up to be able to get back into a stable situation is beyond gratifying."
- Erick Pena, Board of Directors Member
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Carla Rose
Treasurer
Ryan Stowe
Chair
Leigh Ellington
Vice Chair
Ebony Boyd
Secretary
Lara Musser-Gritter
Erick Peña
Terri Stevenson
Traci Preston
EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE
Heather Bassinger
Lead Nurse
For over 40 years, Family Crisis Council of Rowan has supported survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking due to continued community support. Together, we are empowering survivors and breaking the general cycle violence in our community.
Angela Chapman-McDavid
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUNDING
The Family Crisis Council is funded through foundations, government and private grants, the United Way, community donations, and sustaining memberships.
We also receive funding from individuals like YOU!
If you’d like to help the Family Crisis Council empower victims in our community, please consider donating to us.
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Donate through the donate now button at the bottom left of the screen.
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Mail a check made out to FCC to PO Box 50, Spencer, NC 28159.
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Contact the Foundation for the Carolinas at 800-973-7244 and designate funds to the Familly Crisis Council of Rowan (Fund #2926)
GRANTS
FOUNDATIONS
J. F. Hurley Foundation
Hurley-Trammell Foundation
Margaret C. Woodson Foundation
Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation
The Leon Levine Foundation
Bank of America Foundation
First United Church of Christ Foundation
Salisbury-Rowan Community Foundation
First Presbyterian Foundation
Family Crisis Council provides support to victims of domestic violence and abuse through a comprehensive set of services meant to assist and empower reliable support systems.
Temporary Shelter
Our Shelter provides temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide referrals throughout our community and to other DV/SA shelters.
Supportive counseling is available to residents of the shelter and to victims in the community via our Crisis Line: 704-636-4718 then press 1
Our Shelter Director can be reached at 704-636-4718 Ext. 201
Support Services
We assist with protective orders & electronic filing of orders and offer victim accompaniment through criminal and civil court process, referrals for victim services like Legal Aid, counseling, and much more.
Individuals can meet with advocates before court on Monday’s from 8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m., in the room near Court Room 2.
Program Head: Executive Director – 704-754-5999 ext. 202
Court Advocate- 704-754-5999 Ext. 203, 204, 208
We strive to make the community a better, safer place through outreach and educational programs designed to better equip victims with the tools them need to get help.
We believe that through awareness and education, we can change the pattern of abuse.
Program Head: Community Coordinator- 704-754-5999 Ext. 202
Community Education
Temporary Shelter
Our Shelter provides temporary emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We also provide referrals throughout our community and to other DV/SA shelters.
Supportive counseling is available to residents of the shelter and to victims in the community via our Crisis Line: 704-636-4718 then press 1
Our Shelter Director can be reached at 704-636-4718 Ext. 201
Support Services
We assist with protective orders & electronic filing of orders and offer victim accompaniment through criminal and civil court process, referrals for victim services like Legal Aid, counseling, and much more.
Individuals can meet with advocates before court on Monday’s from 8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m., in the room near Court Room 2.
Program Head: Executive Director – 704-754-5999 ext. 202
Court Advocate- 704-754-5999 Ext. 203, 204, 208
We strive to make the community a better, safer place through outreach and educational programs designed to better equip victims with the tools them need to get help.
We believe that through awareness and education, we can change the pattern of abuse.
Program Head: Community Coordinator- 704-754-5999 Ext. 202