Our Presenter This Week
Chelcee Thomas - Executive Director - Live Violence Free
Chelcee has dedicated her career to supporting social and community issues. She has over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, serving in many roles from providing direct services to senior-level organizational leadership. She joined Live Violence in October 2020 and is humbled to be in leadership with the staff, board and partners of LVF.
Both professionally and personally, she is committed to
empowering individuals and communities and ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive. Chelcee’s passion for equity issues and solutions to social problems began at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences. As an avid learner, Chelcee holds a master’s degree in Sociology and a doctorate degree in Public Administration.
Chelcee was raised in South Lake Tahoe and has deep roots and connections with the community. Her grandparents came to Lake Tahoe in the 1950s, and she is proud to be the third generation in her family to continue to live in Lake Tahoe.
Coming from a single-parent household and working-class family, she was instilled with values around advocacy and community support. She is wholeheartedly committed to the
community’s well-being and passionate about the vision of LVF.
Open since 1877 this center and the services they provide have been so valuable to so many people in our community. Providing a safe space where people are treated with compassion and respect.
Unfortunately 22% of our community suffers intimate partner abuse.
Live Violence Free Is Committed To Promoting A Violence-Free Community Through Education And Advocacy To Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, And Basic Needs.
What They Do:
Crisis Line - click here for more details
Safe Housing - Click Here for More Details
Legal Services - Click Here for More Details
Counseling Services - Click Here for More Details
LVF also offers assistance for transition into housing for those displaced by domestic abuse.
Online chat available.
How Can You Help?
Raise your awareness and get informed - Start here
Get involved - more details here
One Conversation - Become Champion and a knowledgable advocate and TAKE THE QUIZ
Donations - Tuesday is drop of donation day at the center from 8-6. Other times available just call. Clothing and feminine hygiene products always needed. Cash too!!
THANK YOU FOR THE AMAZING SERVICES THAT YOU PROVIDE TO OUR COMMUNITY!!
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