Valencia Shelter Services - eNews
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Save the Date
Voice of the Advocate
VSS Welcomes New ED
 
Donor Highlight

A big thank you to our most recent donors for allowing VSS to continue to provide our life-changing services to families affected by abuse in Valencia County and beyond. 

Please join us in thanking:

Michael and June Romero
Sarah Ives


We would also like to acknowledge ongoing support from:
Children, Youth, & Families Division - DV Unit of the State of New Mexico
U.S. Housing & Urban Development
Mortgage Finance Authority
United Way of Central New Mexico
VOCA
 
 

There are numerous ways in which you can support VSS.  We will continually be updating the "Wish List" on our website of current needs we have at the shelter.  If you would like to consider volunteering with us, stop by so we can discuss options.

  

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terservies.org
 

 
 
 
Valencia Shelter Services
303 Luna Avenue
Los Lunas, N M 87031
www.valenciashelterservices.org
 
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Save the Date
 

 
Voice of the Advocate

 

 

I started working at Valencia Shelter Services 5 years ago.  I had no idea how much domestic violence affects this community.  I started working as an advocate because I love helping people.  The reason I stand as a shelter advocate today is because of our community.  I believe that through education and support, people always have the ability to change.  It has been a pleasure to serve the families of this community and families from all over the country.  It feels so great to be out in the community and see former clients who have completely changed their lives and are living free from abuse.  It is a great feeling to see former clients in the store who stop to say hello and say how well they are doing.  It feels great to see their children growing up and to see the difference in them, how different they have become living free from abuse.

   

Our children are our future and they are learning by observing how the adults in their lives behave.  I love what we do.  It is one of the most challenging jobs but also the most rewarding.  Everyday is different and every client is unique.  I want to thank everyone in our community for supporting our organization.  As the only domestic violence shelter in Valencia County, the need for our services is huge.

 

 Thank you,

  Jennifer
VSS Welcomes New Executive Director
 
On August 20, 2012, Valencia Shelter Services welcomed Alexandria V. Taylor as the new Executive Director.  Alexandria, a New Mexico native, comes to VSS after building her career as an advocate and fundraiser in Maryland.  Since returning home in 2009, she has worked with many of New Mexico's non-profit organizations to raise funds necessary to carry out their missions.  Her passion for advocating and empowering individuals affected by domestic violence will bring an exciting new vision to VSS.  We are excited for this new chapter in our organization.