Our Mission:

Hope House, in cooperation with the community, provides shelter, advocacy and education to people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Funded in part by the United Way

Hope House of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.

About Us

Our History

Hope House began as the Sauk County Task Force on Domestic Abuse in March of 1983 and became incorporated as a non-profit organization on October 23, 1983.  A volunteer board of directors and numerous volunteers worked to help individuals affected by domestic violence.  There were no paid positions until the first Director was hired in 1986 to secure funding, manage records, promote services, and assist volunteers.

In November 1987, the Task Force received a grant to purchase a shelter.  On January 5, 1988 the shelter, located in Baraboo, opened its doors to the first family needing a safe haven from domestic violence.  Soon there were surrounding communities seeking services from the Sauk County agency.  Columbia County was added to the service area, Juneau County, and Marquette County.  Outreach offices were established in county seats of government for access to courtrooms and economic support for clients.  Adams county was added in December of 2001.

Organizational Structure

Outreach offices are staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for client confidentiality and security.  The shelter facility is at an undisclosed location for security reasons.  Clients who ask for emergency shelter because they are in physical danger from an intimate partner, are given directions to the shelter and supported with advocacy.  Advocacy is a process of empowering victims who have had their choices taken away from them.

The agency has grown over the years, with the support of state and federal grants.  Advocates now specialize to provide specific support services like legal assistance, children’s services, sexual assault advocacy, and volunteer coordination.  The agency is governed by a board of directors, made up of concerned community members from our five county service area,  Volunteers provide additional services such as help with family living skills, emergency transportation, childcare and crisis line operation.

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: We are always searching for creative and concerned individuals to direct our agency. Supporters from Adams, Juneau & Marquette counties are encouraged to serve.

Funded in part by the United Way