The specific purpose of this Corporation is to provide an environment of safe refuge from domestic violence and abuse with the support systems of 24-hour crisis intervention, housing, education, counseling and information and referral services that empower communities to live free from domestic violence and abuse.

The program will consist of a new residential safe haven for women and children who have been physically, mentally, sexually, and emotionally abused. The vision for VOA with additional service will encompass child care, resources for employment and job skills development for all family members. In addition to our program, Vera's Open Arms is creating an enviroment that promotes recovery, personal responsibility and mutual self help. Vera's Open Arms programs is to better service the community at large along with our diversifed services of agency range to continue to grow.

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