House of Hope furthers outreach efforts during Worth It Conference

In September, the House of Hope had the pleasure of participating in the second annual Worth It Conference hosted by Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County. The idea behind Worth It is to empower young women to find identity and worth while supporting fellow female counterparts.

Suicide Awareness Month

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., per the CDC, and over 1.4 million Americans attempt each year. It is important to be able to notice the signs and provide help immediately because everyone is affected by suicide, not just the victim.

Domestic violence safety applications

For victims of domestic violence, smartphone apps can increase the likelihood that their perpetrator is taken into custody and prosecuted.

Rise in domestic violence during pandemic

The National Domestic Violence Hotline, which normally receives up to 2,000 calls per day, counted only 951 callers between March 10 and 24. This does not mean that help is not needed; it simply means these victims do not have an opportunity to contact anyone for help.

Sexual Assault in Indian Country

In the United States, violence against Native women has reached astonishing levels with more than half of this population reporting they experience sexual violence in their lifetime.

Couponing event instills frugal shopping skills

The free event held in January 2020 by CPN’s House of Hope taught the community how to shop efficiently and live frugally. The 40 attendees also heard about financial abuse and its effect on relationships.

January is Stalking Awareness Month

The month of January is focused on stalking awareness, and our main objective here at the House of Hope is to educate the public about the reality of stalking and how it effects victims.

House of Hope’s holiday toy drive

Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope is asking the community this holiday season to give to the souls at Christmas that need it the most.

House of Hope offers parenting classes

Parents want what is best for their children, but knowing how to provide that sometimes can be tough. At the House of Hope, we offer parenting classes, at no charge, to those in the community who either need or desire such training.