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Mainstay marks 30 years as lifeline for abuse victims
In Hendersonville a crowd gathered to celebrate Mainstay’s 30th anniversary and reflect on its history from a tiny office under City Hall to a multi-service agency. Former Sheriff George Erwin recalled aiding a battered wife who wanted to return to Tennessee, and Mainstay’s early efforts alongside Women’s Crisis Ministry. The timeline notes key milestones including a 1995 shelter fire, 1996 relocation, 2006 transitional housing, and the 2014 Family Justice Center opening, with leaders urging continued efforts to eradicate domestic violence.
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Lightning
Renee Kumor
Hendersonville
George Erwin
Tennessee
Mainstay
Fifth Avenue West
City Hall
Elizabeth Moss
Karen Freeman
Freeman
Erwin
S. Main St
Housing Assistance Corp
Dandelion Cafe
Family Justice Center
DSS
Pisgah Legal Services