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Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County Launches New Website

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis (DVRC) Services of Saratoga County is proud to announce the launch of their new website, www.dvrcsaratoga.org. Local graphic and web design agency Tone Creative donated their services to create the new website through their pro-bono program Websites For Good, which provides free graphic and web design services to nonprofits in need.

 

Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County is a nonprofit agency that provides essential services to Saratoga County residents who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Services include a 24-hour hotline, legal support, counseling, case management and safe shelter. DVRC reaches beyond crisis intervention to provide free services that include educational programs, support groups, financial literacy training, temporary housing and much more.

When asked about their goals for the new website, executive director Maggie Fronk said, “Our goal is to end relationship abuse in Saratoga County and increase the number of Saratoga County residents who are personally concerned about relationship violence as an issue in the community.”

The new site features an easy-to-navigate homepage that allows those in need to get help quickly and for visitors to find the information they need.

Tone Creative worked closely with DVRC to create a new site that will expand DVRC’s presence in the community.

When asked about working with DVRC, Creative Director Dan Vidali says, “The dedication of DVRC’s employees and volunteers was part of our inspiration in creating the website. It was an honor to support their mission to provide essential crisis intervention services and end relationship violence in our community.”

DVRC celebrated their 30th anniversary at their Color ME Purple event on October 30. At the event, DVRC honored Leadership Saratoga and Soroptimist International of Saratoga County as well as Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Lyn Murphy and Katharine Winderlin, Home Instead’s NYS Senior Heroes 2012 Awardee.

“We were delighted to recognize the contributions of those that have provided transformational support to DVRC throughout our entire thirty year history,” says DVRC Executive Director Maggie Fronk.

To learn more about Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County, visit their new website at www.dvrcsaratoga.org or call (518) 583-0280. To learn more about Tone Creative or their Websites for Good program visit www.tonecreative.com or call (518) 633-4844.

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