Help mentor young male athletes and promote positive messages of honor and respect!

The Mariners are competing against other MLB teams for a $200,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. Their idea is to team up with the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence to mentor young male athletes and promote positive messages of honor and respect.

Remember vote 10 times everyday from every computer and text 10 times from every cell phone!

TEXT: “Mariners” to 76462

DVS is a trusted leader and partner in creating a community free from all forms of violence and oppression.

As a member of the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVS) is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to victims of domestic violence in our communities. DVS is available 24-hours a day to assist anyone who has questions or concerns about domestic violence.

The mission of Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties, a non-profit agency, is to advocate for and empower domestic violence victims by providing free, safe and confidential shelter and support services.

Since DVS started in November 2003 to March 2010, we have provided the following services:

• 2,342 domestic violence victims and their children stayed in the shelter: 1,104 women, 1,210 children, 28 men.
• 36,524 bednights provided.
• Answered 76,122 calls on 24-hour crisis line;
• Provided legal advocacy to 11,108 clients; Assisted with 2,127 protection orders.
• Over 31,000 advocacy and group counseling hours provided.
• Over $210,000 in rental assistance provided.
• Over 11,000 hours of education & training provided to volunteers and community.