Dear Partners, 

I am honored and excited to share information about Meg’s House and our mission. This is an incredible opportunity that speaks to my passion, skillset, and belief; that all individuals deserve to live a life free from domestic violence and homelessness and have equitable access and opportunities to succeed. 

I am honored to lead an organization that is committed to this shared belief.  For the last 32 years, Meg’s House has helped those experiencing domestic violence lead a healthier life free of domestic violence.  As you may know, our mission is to respond to the needs of those experiencing domestic violence and chronic homelessness in the communities in which we serve. Meg’s House is a highly respected organization led by driven and dedicated staff members that produce results and change lives. And I am thrilled to have the support of our Board Chair, Phil Zigos, and the Board of Directors as I lead this esteemed organization through an exciting new chapter with all of you. 

 Driven by my passion to help those experiencing domestic violence and chronic homelessness, I am eager to build upon the momentum and strategic plan that Meg’s House has created over the last couple of years. As Executive Director, I promise to keep you informed of our progress and growth as we work toward achieving our board’s strategic priorities — To strengthen the board’s capacity to effectively govern the organization, To elevate the community’s awareness about all services provided by Meg’s House and the impact of domestic violence and chronic homelessness on the communities served, To increase a diversified unrestricted funding base by 10% that is sustainable and supports operations within three years, and To strengthen Meg’s House Programs and Services.     

 Our vision is that every individual is loved and valued, giving them the strength and security, they need to flee domestic violence and obtain a stable home. To achieve this, it is imperative that we work collectively as a community to amplify and support those experiencing domestic violence and chronic homelessness. Additionally, we have launched a Prevention Program aimed at providing our youth with information that will be a strong foundation for our students and their families to be successful and free of domestic violence. We are very proud of these students and look forward to continuing working with them side by side to create meaningful change. 

 I look forward to discussing the vision I have for Meg’s House and how important it is for all of us to assist in impacting the lives of those experiencing domestic violence and chronic homelessness. I believe in this community, and I believe in all our collective partnerships combined to create sustainable change. Join me in advancing our mission! 

Sincerely,
Alice Hodges, PhD
Executive Director Meg’s House 

Dear Partners,

I would like to say thank you for your support with our advocacy efforts during this unprecedented time in history. Meg’s House will continue to press forward in helping victims of domestic violence and individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness. The dedicated staff, board of directors, volunteers, and community partners have worked diligently to respond to the needs of domestic violence victims and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. We have implemented CDC recommendations for our emergency shelter, housing programs, and our offices as we navigate 2020 and beyond.

We maintain our close relationships with the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Upstate Continuum of Care. The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence remains persistent in leading the way in legislative advocacy and has continued to stay abreast of policies relevant to our mission. In addition, our relationship with the Upstate Continuum of Care continues to grow, expand, and improve. The GAMES (Greenwood, Abbeville, McCormick, Edgefield and Saluda) chapter of homeless service providers in our community meets monthly to coordinate homeless services and programs. Meg’s House is the lead agency at these meetings. Meg’s House is directly involved in all processes with the Upstate Continuum of Care during policy development, implementation, and monitoring.

Our goal is to remain steadfast in our efforts to be a leader in our community responding to the needs of domestic violence victims and those experiencing homelessness. As experts in the areas of domestic violence and homelessness, Meg’s House provides support and assistance to other agencies, churches, schools, colleges, universities, and businesses in our service areas.

Our plan is to sustain our partnerships with other stakeholders to reduce the number of domestic violence related cases and save lives. We also plan to continue to reduce barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness and provide temporary housing and permanent housing. We invite you to remain supportive of our efforts because together we can make a difference and have a significant impact in our community. You are a necessary partner in helping those we serve rebuild their lives. #REBUILDINGSTARTSHERE

Sincerely,

Alice Hodges, PhD

Executive Director

This past year at Meg’s House has been challenging and extremely rewarding. Meg’s House provides services and programs to meet the critical needs of victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Additionally, Meg’s House has umbrella  programs that serve homeless families and chronically homeless and disabled individuals. Our vision is to be a leader by working constantly to serve all victims of domestic violence and support homeless issues in our community.

Here are some of our past accomplishments: acquiring stable funding to sustain our programs, coordinating with other agencies to help our program participants, coordinating with local colleges and universities to promote awareness, advocating for underserved populations, and working with local businesses, churches, and community groups to provide awareness. We hope to accomplish much more in the upcoming year and we will reach out to partner with a multitude of agencies, businesses, individuals, media  outlets, and organizations to accomplish our goals.

Meg’s House will continue to provide training, education programs, and community outreach to those concerned with domestic violence. We must continue to involve the entire community to help in this important work. In doing this very thing, we make Greenwood a better place for all. Thank you for your continued support.

Alice Hodges, PhD

Executive Director