KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Lake Family Resource Center has named a new manager for its domestic violence shelter, Freedom House.
Sheri Young was promoted to the position in late July and took over over all responsibilities in August.
Center officials said Young is providing new energy and attention to Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter and staff and clients are benefiting from having a shelter manager on site.
“Though Young is new to working in the field of domestic violence, her passion and interests run deep,” said Lake Family Resource Center Executive Director Gloria Flaherty.
Freedom House shelters up to 42 people escaping the disaster of domestic abuse. It accepts men and women with their children up to age 18 or older if still in school.
Last year, Freedom House sheltered 118 domestic violence victims and their children providing them with advocacy, accompaniment and support.
“Domestic violence became the major focus of my career path after losing a family friend to it 10 years ago,” said Young. “I realized that I have a deep passion for helping victims become survivors. After extensive training and learning in the law enforcement and advocacy world, I finally found my niche and became a domestic violence advocate; it is one of the best things that I’ve ever done.”
In her past, Young had the opportunity to develop her dedication and people relationship skills and now those are in use with the eight staff she supervises and supports.
She brings diverse experience including having received her POST Certificate for Law Enforcement. Young is well known in the community due to her involvement in activities and a local art gallery.
If you wish more information on Freedom House, its many domestic violence services, or other Lake FRC programs, 707-279-0563 and ask for Shelter Manager Sheri Young, or Extension 181.