In an ongoing effort to bring greater awareness to sexual assault and child abuse, Betty Griffin House held a fundraiser coordinated by Linda Flahardy and her committee at the World Golf Hall of Fame on April 9th.
The event was golf themed with a putting contest and simulator swing contests for the guests to test their golfing abilities. William Mayhem, the Pirate Magician entertained guests with magic as the Mike and Jay Duo played music for all to enjoy.
More than 60 silent auction items were sold and everything was colored in teal supporting April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Betty Griffin House has numerous resources available to help victims of sexual assault, throughout St. Johns County. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact from another individual, including rape, fondling, and sexual harassment or stalking.
Last year, Betty Griffin House provided 2,000 crisis interventions to victims and their significant others; accompanied 31 survivors to medical exams, law enforcement interviews and court appearances; provided individual and group therapy to 110 clients; gave presentations to more than 5,524 students and county residents.
Betty Griffin House offers free, confidential, bilingual services for all victims of domestic and sexual abuse in St. Johns County, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at 904-824-1555.