Our Vision
We believe each person is endowed with unique human dignity, which entitles him/her to non-violence in interpersonal relationships with the responsibility to instill and maintain that trait in others.
Our Mission
The Mission of Albion Fellows Bacon Center is to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in our communities through advocacy, education, support services and collaborative partnerships.
Our History
Since 1981, Albion Fellows Bacon Center has been providing safe shelter, crisis intervention and education to victims of domestic violence and their children.
In 1990, Albion expanded its services to include victims of sexual assault. That same year, the organization moved into a new facility designed solely for the purpose of serving domestic violence victims.
Who is Albion Fellows Bacon?
Our Goal
Albion accomplishes its Mission by:
- Helping victims of domestic violence and sexual violence (and their children) identify, prepare for, and strive toward the final goal of violent-free relationships.
- Educating victims and their children to break the cycle of violence through direct service programs.
- Enhancing self-reliance by helping individuals recognize their strengths and contributions.
- Providing opportunities for individuals to achieve their optimal emotional, intellectual, and physical well-being.
- Implementing a comprehensive community educational program designed to increase the societal awareness and recognition of the physical and emotional aspects related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Directing the programs and services of Albion Fellows Bacon Center through a volunteer Board of Directors.
- Providing a management structure that is flexible, productive and responsive to the needs of the community.
- Recruiting, training and supervising a sufficient number of volunteers to enhance and expand program services.
- Supporting these activities through the actions of concerned citizens, existing service providers and other community resources.
Funding Sources
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Annual Report
Albion Fellows Bacon Center
is here to protect you from the storm”
In 2009, the following individuals took advantage of the programs and services provided by Albion Fellows Bacon Center:
o 6,995 nights of safe shelter were provided to 359 women and 206 children (319 unduplicated).
o The Outreach Program assisted 493 adults and 12 children throughout our eleven-county service area.
o The Legal Advocacy Program provided services to 447 residents of Vanderburgh County.
o Sexual assault services were rendered to 568 primary and secondary victims of sexual abuse.
o The Peer Advocacy Program reached 467 individuals in Vanderburgh County.
o Calls to our two 24-hour crisis lines totaled 4,365; requests for shelter totaled 821.
o 13,866 students received valuable information on dating, domestic and sexual violence.
o 5,540 individuals received community education concerning services provided by our Center and domestic/sexual violence overview.
Domestic violence has become the leading cause of major injury among women in the United States. Every 9 seconds a woman is battered, and every hour 23 women are raped. Fifty percent of all homeless women and children in this country are fleeing domestic violence. These are staggering statistics which go on and on. It is essential that community groups, law enforcement and citizens work together to stop the violence. Domestic violence isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a major health problem which affects all of us.
To view a printable full report, click here.
Our Board Members
Albion Fellows Bacon Center’s Board of Directors is comprised of members representing a variety of skills and expertise. Board Members are dedicated volunteers, empowered by a passion to assist and further the agency’s mission of eliminating domestic and sexual violence in our communities through advocacy, education, support services and collaborative partnerships. The five standing Board committees consist of: Executive, Planning, Operations/Finance, Endowment and Nomination. The Board’s responsibilities are (but not limited to) determining the organizations mission and purpose; to maintain written By-Laws and document their review; develop, approve and monitor Albion’s annual budget; ensure effective organizational planning; ensure adequate resources; determine, monitor and strengthen the organization�s programs/services; enhance the organization’s public standing; ensure legal and ethical integrity and maintain accountability. Present Board Members are:
Stacy Baumberger
Pat Bender
Cyndie Carneal
Diane Dickson
Sharon Duell
Lisa Frank
Brian Gower-President
Denise Greenwell
Sherman Greer
Bryan Hayden
Blake Larson
Maggie Lloyd
Lynn Marino
Dorothy McIntosh
Lee Mortenson
Kathy Padgett
Sue Pfohl
Neely Pierce
Lu Porter
Denise Shane-Cheaney
Josh Wade
Brent Weil
Eric Williams
Additional Information
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