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Branches Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to announce that one of its own will be honored with a statewide advocacy award from the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence at their annual ceremony on Thursday, October 23rd. Branches’ Director of Development, Sara Blevins O’Toole, is the 2025 recipient of the Diane Reese Advocacy Award in recognition of her tireless effort in her eight years of working with survivors of domestic violence. Her unparalleled commitment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 CONTACT : Sara Blevins O’Toole Director of Development 304.529.2382 Blevins@branchesdvs.org FOR...

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