Peaceful Paths

Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic abuse network. They provide services to domestic violence survivors, such as emergency shelter, crisis hotline, children’s programming, transitional housing, victim advocacy, counseling and support groups.

Website

Contact: (352) 377-5690, Contact Form

Address: 2100 NW 53rd Ave Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32653

Who they are: Peaceful Paths, a member of the FCADV (Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence), strives to stop domestic violence and encourage people who reside in our communities to make healthy and informed choices. Their core values are empowerment, hope, respect, honesty, empathy, compassion, choice, peace, mentoring and advocacy.

What they do: Their vision is to end domestic violence by:

Instilling self-esteem and confidence

Supplying resources and information

Providing a supportive, safe environment

Encouraging people to realize their personal goals

Offering training and education

Promoting equality and diversity

Working as a team

Teaching children and parents non-violent alternatives

Building a cooperative network

Acting as agents of social change

What YOU can do to help: Volunteers opportunities (when available) are as follows:

Crisis Line & Shelter

Counseling & Support Groups

Victim Advocacy Program

Children’s Programs

Repairs & Maintenance

Administrative services

Violence Prevention Teen Groups

Training

Fundraising

You can also help out by donating the following items from their wish list.