Grantee Spotlight, Bolton Refuge House, Inc. Bolton Refuge House, Inc. (BRH) creates a safe space through programs and services for all persons impacted by domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, dating violence, and sexual assault; it also advocates for social change. The funding BRH received compensated for some of the revenue lost due to COVID-19 and supported BRH’s Mental Health Intervention Project. This project provides a range of support services and resources to victims and their children. It helps them develop safety planning and healthy coping skills that will allow them to end the cycle of violence. Through this project, BRH Advocates looked for fun and creative ways to interact with clients. The experience built trust and created happiness during a time of stress. One Advocate taught a client how to decorate a cake. She shares: “Together, we were able to create the fondant pieces for a cake for the first birthday her child was able to spend with her in over two years. She made a beautiful cake for her child.” COVID-19 has opened up opportunities to provide advocacy services differently, a change that has created many positive and teachable moments. BRH intends to adapt and embrace these changes going forward. 9
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