Lantern Project: 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. We know the list of stories we post here is incomplete. We strive to learn about and share these stories but know that there are some that we and the media miss. If you see a news story of a death in WI related to domestic violence and don't see it posted here, please feel free to let us know about it here. Thank you. ![]() Obituary: "Thomas W. Rank, 64, of Sheboygan Falls passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home. Tom was born on August 3, 1952 in Manitowoc to William and Irma (Kornelly) Rank. He is a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High School. Tom married Candice Kappelman on October 21, 1972 in Two Rivers. Tom was a dedicated employee at Kohler Company for over 40 years. Tom served as the president of the Purple Martin Association, was an avid outdoor and wildlife photographer, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going on road trips with his wife Candy. Above all, Tom cherished spending time with his family and making the most of life"...Read more News Story: "A father and daughter have been confirmed dead in an apparent murder-suicide in the Town of Lima on Thursday. The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office first received a 911 call from a 38-year-old woman in the Town of Lima Thursday afternoon who said she was armed, committed a domestic violence homicide and was suicidal. The woman then hung up the phone. The Sheriff’s Office dispatched multiple resources to the home, located on the N3100 block of Leynse Road, including SWAT, negotiator and rescue personnel. SWAT resources located the body of Thomas W. Rank, 64, who apparently died from a gunshot wound. After checking the residence, the body of Sarah L. Soucheck, 38, was located. Soucheck died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound"...Read more
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Lantern Project: 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. We know the list of stories we post here is incomplete. We strive to learn about and share these stories but know that there are some that we and the media miss. If you see a news story of a death in WI related to domestic violence and don't see it posted here, please feel free to let us know about it here. Thank you. ![]() Dozens Gather to Remember Avery Edwards News Story: "A 28-year-old Rhinelander woman was formally charged Tuesday with second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of her 20-month-old stepson. According to a press release issued by Oneida County chief deputy Dan Hess just before 1 p.m. Monday, the department received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 6:24 p.m. Friday reporting a 20-month-old boy was breathing very shallowly. Deputies and medics responded the scene and transported the child to St. Mary's Hospital. He was then flown to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield where he passed away a short time later"...Read more ![]() Obituary: "Dez’Jon, Lamont Stephan Taylor, age 15, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Campus. He was born on September 16, 2001 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Melodie Hopkins and Jonathan Taylor. He received his formal education in the Kenosha Unified School District and was currently a student at Mary D. Bradford High School. Dez’Jon was a very caring, selfless, vibrant and active young man and he was always willing to help any and everybody. He was a current member of the Kenosha Boys and Girls Club. Dez’Jon had a great passion for playing football. He has played for the Kenosha Ramblers Youth Football Team as well as the Bradford Football Team. He also enjoyed weight lifting but nothing could compare to the time he spent with his family and friends. Dez’Jon’s contagious smile would light up any room. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him"...Read more News Story: "'He was a great friend. He'll support you over anything,' said Eduardo Zavaleta, victim's friend. Taylor was fatally stabbed in the heart Tuesday morning, April 25th, at Bradford High School. Fellow classmate, 15-year-old Timothy Carson, is charged as an adult in the case. Friends say the two used to be close, but according to prosecutors, they had been fighting recently over a girl"...Read more
Welcome to the May 2017 edition of Hope House's Community Education E-bulletin!
9th Annual Journey of Hope Fundraiser April 13 at Trappers Turn, Wisconsin Dells
![]() In addition to our wonderful event sponsors, many additional businesses and individuals donate wonderful items and gift certificates for our auctions and our popular Hope Cards! And a special thank you to Platinum Sponsor Badgerland Pyrotechnics LLC for the stunning fireworks show, and to everyone at Trappers Turn Golf Club for the wonderful evening! Thank you to all of you for supporting Hope House! All proceeds from the event go to provide supportive and safety services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We are so grateful for all of our amazing supporters! HopeFireworks from Cary M Brandt on Vimeo.
Thank You to All the Denim Day Participants
Thank you to the many businesses, agencies, organizations, and schools in our service area that participated in Denim Day by wearing jeans on April 26 to show their support of sexual assault survivors. Pictured below is just a sampling of the many groups that participated.
RPE Empower Baraboo Advisory Committee Activities & Meeting
The next Empower Baraboo Advisory Committee meeting will be held on May 16 from 6:15-7:15pm in the Baraboo High School library. We welcome all Baraboo area community members who are interested in helping to create a high school environment that is respectful, inclusive, and free of sexual harassment and assault. Meetings are spent planning events that will engage students and staff throughout the high school community. Summer meeting dates TBD. Questions can be directed to Prevention Project Coordinator Nola Pastor at preventcoord@hopehousescw.org or 608-356-9123. For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Empower Baraboo members handed out “Ask First – Respect the Answer” wristbands from the Date Safe Project in Junior and Senior homerooms and helped staff a booth at the Baraboo High School Track Relays. They will also be handing out Hershey’s Kisses and information about consent at prom on Saturday.
Support & Wellness Group in Mauston
Has abuse affected your life in some way? Do you seek connections with supportive individuals who have similar life experiences as you? If so, please consider attending Hope House’s support group at Hatch Public Library in Mauston from 11am-noon on Tuesdays May 9, 23, and June 13. All are welcome! To learn more, call Hope House at 608-356-7500 or 1-800-584-6790.
50/50 Day on May 10
“On May 10th, join thousands of organizations, companies, schools, museums, libraries and homes — anywhere people already gather — in a global conversation about what it will take to get to a more gender-balanced world in all sectors of society: business, politics, culture, home, and more…Screen the 20 minute film ‘50/50: Rethinking the Past, Present, and Future of Women + Power’”…Read more
Hope House Donation Needs
Monetary donations are most needed. Individuals have the option of donating online. Please note that a portion of your online donation will go towards PayPal fees. Donations can be mailed to Hope House, P.O. Box 557, Baraboo, WI 53913. We also appreciate gas cards, gift cards (Walmart, Kwik Trip, Walgreens, Kohl’s), taxi vouchers from Baraboo Taxi, and used cell phones, iPods and iPads. Please note that we are not accepting stuffed animals/plush toys, used toys, clothes (except for new sweatshirts and sweatpants), shoes, used books, furniture, TVs, bar soap, hats, scarves or travel-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. Current needs include the following:
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