Thursday, April 18, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam recently donated 25 comfort bags for victims and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence to St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House. As part of the "SUNY's Got Your Back" …
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POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam recently donated 25 comfort bags for victims and survivors of sexual and interpersonal violence to St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House.
As part of the "SUNY's Got Your Back" program, SUNY Potsdam's Title IX Office, University Police and the College Store teamed up to donate items to the non-profit organization.
Every day, Renewal House assists victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The comfort bags include clothing and personal care items that survivors may need after arriving at a shelter or completing a rape kit examination.
"SUNY Potsdam is thankful for the opportunity to partner with Potsdam Auxiliary and College Educational Services (PACES), SUNY System Administration and Renewal House to make this possible for the victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in our area. We hope this small gesture will provide them with a positive start to their healing process," said Title IX Coordinator Stacey L. Basford.
In April 2016, the State University of New York launched SUNY's Got Your Back, which aims to collect and fill 2,016 comfort bags in 2016, through a partnership with the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the SUNY Title IX Coordinators Association.
Renewal House recently received a grant through the New York State Department of Health to further the mission of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's "Enough is Enough" legislation. Thanks to this funding, the organization is now able to offer on-campus hours every Wednesday during the semester from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SUNY Potsdam. Students, staff and faculty can walk in or make an appointment to meet at the Renewal House office, located in Van Housen Extension Room 390.
Renewal House services are available both for past and present situations, and for friends or family members who may need support or information for those they care about. Renewal House services include a 24/7 hotline, crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, support groups, safe housing, assistance with orders of protection, education, referrals, transportation and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program.
Info: 379-9845 or www.slvrenewalhouse.org.
