"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Cherokee Nation contributes $8,500 to DVIS

"Buel Anglen, Cherokee Nation Tribal Council member representing Tulsa and Washington counties, presents Tracey Redmon, executive director of Domestic Violence Intervention Services, with a check to support the day-to-day operations at DVIS."

TULSA, Oklahoma - The Cherokee Nation recently contributed $8,500 to Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS), a Tulsa-based non-profit that is working to rebuild the lives of those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, to aid in day-to-day operations and shelter expenses.

“These funds will help so many women and children get the new start on life they deserve,” said Buel Anglen, Cherokee Nation Tribal Council member representing Tulsa and Washington counties. “This is one of many ways the Cherokee Nation is able to assist these types of programs within our communities.”

For more than 30 years, DVIS has worked to provide comprehensive intervention and prevention services to men, women and children affected by domestic violence.

“We have multiple programs, a shelter, transitional housing, full-scale outpatient counseling services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, perpetrators of violence, and their children,” said Tracey Redmon, executive director of DVIS. “So, one of things we are most proud of is that we can actually serve the entire family.”

The organization provides an array of programs including advocacy, shelter, residential services, legal services, outpatient counseling, education, abuser counseling, sexual assault faith outreach, community education and a 24-hour crisis line.

“The Cherokee Nation has faithfully donated to us for past several years,” said Redmon. “It is nice to know that they trust us to serve American Indian populations and others who reside in our service area.”