On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, host Grayson Harris sat down with
Teresa Stafford-Wright, CEO of the
Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center, to discuss what it really takes to serve survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking and what it takes to keep those services running.
This is not light work. It is urgent, complex, and deeply human. And it requires more than just good programming. It requires strong operations, honest fundraising, and a community that understands what it actually costs to keep the doors open.
Serving Survivors Since 1974
The Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center has served Northeast Ohio since 1974.
The organization supports survivors across Summit and Medina Counties with a full spectrum of services, including:
- 24-hour crisis hotline
- Emergency shelter
- Counseling and clinical services
- Court and legal advocacy
- Hospital accompaniment during forensic exams
- Prevention education in schools and community spaces
Every service is free. That is not negotiable.
As Teresa explained, survivors should not have to pay to recover from a crime committed against them. Whether someone calls at 3:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m., they are met by trained professionals ready to respond through a trauma-informed lens.
This is both crisis response and long-term healing. And it requires serious infrastructure.
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The Charity Charge Show features candid conversations with nonprofit executives, founders, and social impact leaders about what it actually takes to run a mission-driven organization: funding, operations, leadership, and the lessons nobody puts in the annual report.
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