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Branches Board Member Proposes Legislation to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
Branches Domestic Violence Shelter is proud to support the work of Dr. Kristi McLeod, Branches board member, who has co-authored and...

Branches
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Learn more: Human Trafficking & Stalking
As many of you know, this month is both Human Trafficking Awareness and Stalking Awareness month. As part of our efforts to provide...

Branches
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Read Across the River Cities
On November 15th, Branches had the unique opportunity to participate in United Way of the River Cities' initiative "Read Across the River...

Branches
Nov 17, 20231 min read


This November, Can You Help Us Support Survivors?
Hi, As an advocate, I see the impact domestic violence can have on families every single day. Working with survivors has taught me that...

Branches
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Branches Receives $10,000 in ARPA funding
HUNTINGTON – District 9 Huntington City Councilwoman Ally Layman presented a check Friday, Oct. 13, for $10,000 in American Rescue Plan...

Branches
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Branches is Hiring!
We have some great opportunities for you to use your skills, talents, and sense of social justice to do some good in your community....

Branches
May 12, 20231 min read


Branches Receives State-Wide Award for Excellence in Victim Advocacy and Justice
Huntington, W.Va.—Branches Domestic Violence Shelter has received a state-wide award from Attorney Will Thompson and the Attorney’s...

Branches
May 10, 20231 min read
Branches Launches Style It in Violet campaign with Jewel City Salon
(Huntington, WV) For many women, the line between salon and therapist’s office is razor thin. Draped under that familiar cape, sinking...

Branches
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Pizza is ALWAYS the answer!
Lunch or dinner? Pizza is always the answer! Grab lunch or dinner at Rapid Fired Pizza in downtown Huntington on December 15th and...

Branches
Dec 14, 20221 min read


Meet Alexis, Jennifer, & Luke
Hi, I’m Sara. In 2018, I joined the Branches team as the Director of Development. Since then, it has been my privilege to share with our...

Branches
Nov 9, 20223 min read


“In Their Shoes” Deepens Empathy for Domestic Violence Victims
Lucy Bell, Photographer and Student Reporter October 31, 2022 Exercises in empathy offer domestic violence advocates the opportunity to...

Branches
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Save the Date: October 25th!
In Their Shoes is a free, interactive event that actively demonstrates the difficult choices and decisions that a person experiencing...

Branches
Oct 20, 20221 min read


T-shirt Sale is Happening Now!
Don't miss out on your chance to snag our "Mountaineers Should Always Be Free" limited edition T-shirt! Our friends at Brand Yourself...

Branches
Oct 18, 20221 min read


What Would You Do?
Free, Virtual, Community Training facilitated by Branches Domestic Violence Shelter Every year we get asked the question "What can I do...

Branches
Oct 11, 20221 min read


DVAM is Almost Here!
Our theme this year is simple. Mountaineers should always be free from violence. As an agency that is deeply invested in our community...

Branches
Sep 28, 20221 min read
The Question of Reputation Over Safety: A Follow-Up to “Talkin’ Johnny Depp & Amber Heard”
Like most of the country, Branches advocates have been closely following the defamation Depp v. Heard case and thinking about what this...

Branches
Jun 15, 20224 min read


Branches in Bloom--May 2022 Updates
Branches educates, advocates, empowers, and enacts change by providing inclusive lifesaving services to those affected by domestic...

Branches
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Cabell-Huntington Wayne Continuum of Care Prioritization and Evaluation SubcommitteeRanking & Review
Cabell-Huntington Wayne Continuum of Care Prioritization and Evaluation Subcommittee Ranking and Review Information 2021 Objective of the...

Branches
Sep 24, 20218 min read


CHW-CoC NOFO Announcement
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT City Hall, P.O. Box 1659, Zip 25717 Phone (304) 696-4486 Fax (304) 696-4465 September 17, 2021 To...

Branches
Sep 17, 20214 min read
Branches Director Receives Statewide Award for Excellence
The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WVCADV) has selected Amanda McComas, Branches Domestic Violence Shelter’s...

Branches
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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