Family Life Center of Bunnell Names Two New Board Members

BUNNELL, Fla. - Sept. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- The Family Life Center is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to their board of directors.

The new members are Jodi Lodolce and Laura Perkins. Jodi is Director of the Emergency Department, Critical Care, & Cath Lab of Florida Hospital Flagler has a background in nursing as well as providing direct emergency services to victims of sexual assault. Laura is Director of Organizational Integrity at the Florida Endowment Foundation is an active volunteer for the United Way Women’s Initiative of Flagler County and the Chicks with Cans.

“The current board of directors and staff of the FLC are happy to welcome these new board members to assist us in our mission of ending domestic violence and sexual assault within Flagler County through proactive programs that provide protection, intervention, education, and prevention,” said Executive Director Trish Giaccone. “When members of our community work together towards the goal of ending gender violence and becoming Ambassadors for Peace, our neighborhood becomes stronger and safer,” Giaccone added.

The two new members join an eleven-member board that provides governance to the Family Life Center; providing strategic planning and ensuring fiscal integrity for the Emergency Shelter, Sexual Assault Victim Empowerment Program, Outreach Program, and Transitional Housing Program. They are seeking an additional two board members and those interested can contact Giaccone at 386-437-7747.

The Family Life Center provides essential services to men, women and children who are victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence. These services include; Emergency Shelter, Provision of Food, Clothing, Personal Care Items and Transportation, 24- Hour Crisis Counseling via Crisis Hotline, Individual and Group Crisis Counseling, Assistance in Acquiring Emergency and Non-Emergency Medical Care, Assistance in Acquiring Legal Aid and Representation - Court Advocacy, Referral to Agencies and Organizations for Financial Assistance, Referral to Agencies that Provide Housing Assistance, Referral for Employment Assistance, Assistance in Accessing Private Counseling, Life Skills Training (Parenting Classes, Budgeting, Assistance with GED Preparation and Other Employment Enhancement Skills, Goal Planning) and more.

The FLC has a 24 Hour Hotline - 386-437-3505, a Domestic Violence line 1-800-500-1119, and a Rape line - 1-888-956-RAPE (7273). Their mailing address is PO Box 2058 – Bunnell, Fl. 32110 and the physical address is kept private for security reasons. They can also be reached on the web at www.FamilyLifeCenterFlagler.org and www.Facebook.com/FLCflagler.