Family Crisis Centers

| 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | American State Bank’s support as a Diamond Corporate Partner helped make the opening of our Family Visitation & Exchange Center possible. We are thankful for their partnership and commitment to families in our community.

Our Giving Tree at the Centre Mall still has about 13 ornaments left as of yesterday. If you’re able, we’d love your help filling the remaining Christmas wish lists. Gifts can be returned to any store in the mall by December 17. Thank you for your generosity!

A big thank you to the local youth groups who collected supplies for Family Crisis Centers earlier this holiday season. Your generosity helps us provide comfort and support to the people we walk alongside every day. We’re grateful for your compassion!

Grief after homicide doesn’t follow a timeline. It doesn’t fade or resolve. It shifts, it reshapes life, and it stays with the people who loved them. During this time, we hold close the families and friends who wake up every day carrying a loss they never could have imagined.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving. We’re grateful for everyone who helps us walk with people facing violence.

The Giving Tree is up at the Centre Mall in Sioux Center! Each ornament on the tree includes Christmas gift ideas for someone we serve through Family Crisis Centers. Your generosity helps bring hope, comfort, and joy this season—thank you for walking with us.

| 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | When you scroll through Interstates’ social media, one thing stands out—their people. It’s clear that Interstates truly values their team. That's what makes them such an incredible Diamond Corporate Partner.

We’re recognizing Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month with a display at Southern Hills Mall. More than 400 lives lost to senseless violence are honored here, though we know the true number is higher. FCC is here 24/7 with free, confidential support. Call 1.800.770.1650

Recognizing lives taken by violence and supporting the families and friends who carry their memory. At Family Crisis Centers, we walk with those who have lost loved ones to homicide, offering support, advocacy, and a place to turn when the world feels unbearably heavy.

If you or someone you know could benefit from supervised visitations or exchanges, we’d love to help you explore that option. Fill out our interest form: ow.ly/AVzK50XqIXe

| 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | A look behind the scenes as we capture stories about FCC! We were joined by our Diamond Corporate Partner, Link, to share what this partnership means to them. At the heart of their message was care for their employees.

Recently, we joined the Polaris Indian Motorcycle Health Fair in Spirit Lake and Fiesta Latina in Storm Lake, two incredible opportunities to talk about safety, support, and hope. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who stopped by to learn more about Family Crisis Centers.

Thank you for walking with us in October. 💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month has ended, but our work continues. Communities showed up at Fareway, Scooter’s, and Culver’s, helping share hope one sticker at a time. Together, we’re moving toward a future with fewer empty chairs.

This is Barbara. At just 31 years old, her life was tragically taken due to domestic violence. As part of our Empty Chair Display, we honor her memory and the lives of others lost to domestic violence. Today, we honor Barbara through the words of her daughter.

This is Elizabeth. At just 40 years old, her life was tragically taken due to domestic violence. As part of our Empty Chair Display, we honor her memory and the lives of others lost to domestic violence. Today, we honor Elizabeth through the words of her family.

𝟒𝟒𝟓. That’s the estimated number of people killed in domestic violence murders in Iowa from 1995 through September 30, 2024. But the true number is even higher. Each year, our Empty Chair Display honors their lives. See it at the Centre Mall in Sioux Center, Oct. 27–31.

This is Felipe. At just 18 years old, his life was tragically taken due to domestic violence. As part of our Empty Chair Display, we honor his memory and the lives of others lost to domestic violence. Today, we honor Felipe through the words of his family. #MoreThanAnEmptyChair

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆! Stop by Scooter’s Coffee in Sioux Center for all of your favorites! 25% of all sales today will be donated to Family Crisis Centers in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This is Krista. At just 38 years old, her life was tragically taken due to domestic violence. As part of our Empty Chair Display, we honor her memory and the lives of others lost to domestic violence. Today, we honor Krista through the words of her family. #MoreThanAnEmptyChair

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯! Stop by Scooter’s Coffee in Sioux Center for your favorites — every purchase will help bring safety, support, and healing to people facing violence. #DVAM2025 #HopeInAction