The mission of Hope House is to prevent abuse and provide support to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Our service area includes Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Adams Counties.
Our service area includes Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, Marquette, and Adams Counties.
Press Release: Wednesday, April 11, 2019
Hope House Board and staff would like to acknowledge and sincerely apologize for the breach of trust created by recent events as reported by a local news agency. Zachary Allen, son of Hope House Executive Director Ellen Allen, recently resided at a property owned by Hope House. While residing there, he was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. In response to the news report, we want to clarify that the property had not been used for direct client services since moving to our current location in 2011 and he is no longer staying there. The building has been used primarily for storage. We regret that this may overshadow the mission and purpose of our agency.
Our current Program Manager has been appointed as Acting Director. We are in the process of initiating an independent inquiry regarding this matter. At this time we want to assure the community that this event will not affect our ability to provide services and meet the needs of clients. Our team of dedicated advocates and educators remain fully committed to providing exceptional services. We value our relationship with our community partners and look forward to continuing to bring hope to clients in need. We request that inquiries regarding this matter be directed to 608-393-9904 so that our 24/7 crisis line stays open for victim services.
Hope House Board and staff would like to acknowledge and sincerely apologize for the breach of trust created by recent events as reported by a local news agency. Zachary Allen, son of Hope House Executive Director Ellen Allen, recently resided at a property owned by Hope House. While residing there, he was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and domestic abuse. In response to the news report, we want to clarify that the property had not been used for direct client services since moving to our current location in 2011 and he is no longer staying there. The building has been used primarily for storage. We regret that this may overshadow the mission and purpose of our agency.
Our current Program Manager has been appointed as Acting Director. We are in the process of initiating an independent inquiry regarding this matter. At this time we want to assure the community that this event will not affect our ability to provide services and meet the needs of clients. Our team of dedicated advocates and educators remain fully committed to providing exceptional services. We value our relationship with our community partners and look forward to continuing to bring hope to clients in need. We request that inquiries regarding this matter be directed to 608-393-9904 so that our 24/7 crisis line stays open for victim services.
Our Lantern will be lit from 4/5/19 to 4/11/19 for
Tetiana Huzhva, 23, of Wisconsin Dells
Hope House is deeply saddened by the news of a domestic violence homicide in our service area. We know it can happen at any time, yet we know we must always be working diligently to help keep people safe and promote a peaceful life for all. Our thoughts are with all that knew Tetiana. We are so sorry for your loss.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Hope House's 24-hour, confidential helpline is 1-800-584-6790. We are here to listen and to provide emotional support and resources.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Hope House's 24-hour, confidential helpline is 1-800-584-6790. We are here to listen and to provide emotional support and resources.
Since October 2013, Hope House has joined with other domestic violence programs around the state by implementing the Lantern Project. For our part in this statewide project, we added to the lamppost in front of Hope House a purple wreath. We will turn on the light for a week every time there is a death related to domestic violence in Wisconsin. We will post information online about the person(s) that was killed. If you drive by our building and see our lamppost on, please reflect on the deadly impact that domestic violence has on our communities.
Obituary: An obituary is not available at this time. We will post it here when it is.
News Article:
Updated Article from the Portage Daily Register: Man suspected of killing wife in Wisconsin Dells faced domestic abuse charges in January
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Murder suspected in death of 23-year-old Dells mother; man in custody: "Wisconsin Dells police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman found in her home April 4 at 322 Washington Ave., leaving behind a young daughter.
Police identified the woman as Tetiana Huzhva. Wisconsin Dells police arrested Fuad Pashayev, 31, April 4 in connection with her death after he returned to the residence.
Chief of Police Jody Ward said in a press release the Wisconsin Dells police dispatch received a call at about 4:37 p.m. April 4 from Montgomery County authorities in Pennsylvania. The call led to officers performing a welfare check at the home where they found the woman's body.
A neighbor said the woman had a young child. Calls to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department about the welfare and placement of the child were not immediately returned.
'It’s so sad that this happened and now this (child) is left behind,' the neighbor, who lives on Washington Avenue but asked not to be identified, said. 'She has to grow up without parents.'
Ward said police 'identified immediately' a person of interest in the case. Pashayev, 31, returned to the residence later in the evening and was taken into custody.
According to Ward, the incident was a 'domestic situation,' and there was never any risk to the public.
An autopsy is scheduled for the early afternoon on April 4. Pashayev is currently incarcerated at the Columbia County Jail awaiting formal charges.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available."
Obituary: An obituary is not available at this time. We will post it here when it is.
News Article:
Updated Article from the Portage Daily Register: Man suspected of killing wife in Wisconsin Dells faced domestic abuse charges in January
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Murder suspected in death of 23-year-old Dells mother; man in custody: "Wisconsin Dells police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman found in her home April 4 at 322 Washington Ave., leaving behind a young daughter.
Police identified the woman as Tetiana Huzhva. Wisconsin Dells police arrested Fuad Pashayev, 31, April 4 in connection with her death after he returned to the residence.
Chief of Police Jody Ward said in a press release the Wisconsin Dells police dispatch received a call at about 4:37 p.m. April 4 from Montgomery County authorities in Pennsylvania. The call led to officers performing a welfare check at the home where they found the woman's body.
A neighbor said the woman had a young child. Calls to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department about the welfare and placement of the child were not immediately returned.
'It’s so sad that this happened and now this (child) is left behind,' the neighbor, who lives on Washington Avenue but asked not to be identified, said. 'She has to grow up without parents.'
Ward said police 'identified immediately' a person of interest in the case. Pashayev, 31, returned to the residence later in the evening and was taken into custody.
According to Ward, the incident was a 'domestic situation,' and there was never any risk to the public.
An autopsy is scheduled for the early afternoon on April 4. Pashayev is currently incarcerated at the Columbia County Jail awaiting formal charges.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available."