Phone: 828-758-0888 Fax: 828-758-8949 Mailing Address: PO Box 426, Lenoir, NC 28645
Sharon Poarch is the Executive Director of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. In this capacity, Sharon is responsible for managing the staff and facilities of the Shelter Home, as well as being a representative of the community. A native of Caldwell County, Sharon brings 30 years of distinguished service with local law enforcement to the Shelter Home, as well as a lifelong commitment to meeting the needs of domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Sharon can be contacted by phone at 828-758-0888 or by e-mail at director@shelterhomecc.org
Jan Nash is the Business Manager for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. Her duties include management of all financial transactions, payroll, insurance, statistics and grant reporting, inventory and purchasing, and serves as assistant to the Executive Director.
Jan can be contacted by phone at 828-758-0888 or by e-mail at businessmanager@shelterhomecc.
Lily Moody is the Domestic Violence Program Manager of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. As Program Manager, Lily is the primary individual responsible for meeting the needs and providing assistance to the residents staying at the Shelter Home or in our transitional apartments. Lily also conducts both individual and group counseling, domestic violence assessments, TANF assessments, and mental health referrals.
Hope Bumgarner is the Community Outreach Coordinator of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. Hope trains and organizes our volunteer assistance from the community, as well as being in charge of donated items. If you’re interested in volunteering for the Shelter Home, or in making a donation, Hope is the person to talk to.
Hope can be contacted by phone at 828-758-0888 or by e-mail at volunteercoordinator@shelterhomecc.org
Shannon West is the Child Advocate for the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. Her duties include, doing Individual child intakes and assessments. She also provides parenting Support Groups and support groups for children exposed to domestic violence. She works with mothers and children on individualized child impact plans. She can be contacted by phone at 828-758-0888 or by e-mail at childadvocate@shelterhomecc.
Barbara Price is the Safety Program Manger. Her Duties include keeping the shelter within fire code regulations; Keeping the house stocked with needed items and various duties.
Barbara as serves as a night manager for the shelter.
Tina Gilbert is the Housing Coordinator for the Shelter Home.
Tina assists the clients in finding housing and relocation.
Patty Burke is the Victim Advocate Alexander County.
Dawn Chumley, Court Advocate for Alexander County.is the Court Advocate of the Shelter Home of Caldwell County. Dawn provides free assistance, advice, and accompaniment to court for clients who are victims of domestic violence. She is actually in the courtroom during the case providing support and acting as an advocate to courthouse personnel. Dawn also helps clients prepare court-related paperwork and provides referrals to other legal assistance and services. Dawn can be contacted by phone at 828-635-8850 or by e-mail at dawnchumley@shelterhomecc.org
The Night Managers are Jan Smith, Anita Hicks and Hannah Lowman.
They can be contacted by phone at 828-758-0888
Shelter Home basic contact information.
Phone:
828-758-0888
Fax:
828-758-8949
Mailing Address:
PO Box 426
Lenoir, NC 28645
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