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Henderson House:
Our History
Henderson House has been the only
comprehensive domestic and sexual violence program serving
Yamhill County since 1981. Henderson House was formed by a group
of citizens who, in 1979, were convinced of a great need in
their community. A young district attorney (now circuit court
judge), a crime victim’s advocate, and a survivor of domestic
violence (Mary Henderson) were among this group.
Henderson House operated out of a donated house on a shoestring
budget and a handful of volunteers. In 1989, a community
development block grant through the city of McMinnville enabled
Henderson House to purchase and renovate a three-story home and
transform it into a safe shelter for women and children. Caring
citizens donated much of the work, inside and out. That
tradition continues today with donated landscaping and trash
removal services, along with many other donated gifts of time
and services.
Milestones
1980 - Mary Henderson and
volunteers begin to provide assistance through a 24-hour crisis
help line.
1981 - Bob Payne, a long-time community leader provides a home
for Henderson House to operate an emergency shelter. Henderson
House begins to provide emergency shelter and operates a 24-hour
crisis help line.
1982 - The first full year of service, Henderson House provided
over 1,200 nights of shelter to 201 women and children.
1989 - The City of McMinnville received a community development
block grant to purchase and rehabilitate a larger home and
Henderson House moves its emergency shelter and services to the
new location.
1990 - Henderson House celebrates its 10th year anniversary.
1993 - The Domestic Violence Task Force was formed in Yamhill
County to address domestic violence issues.
1999 - Henderson House sits on the Yamhill County Family Law
Advisory Committee. Henderson House begins providing community
education in middle and high schools resulting in intervention
services.
2000 - Henderson House celebrates its 20th year anniversary. The
Yamhill County Family Law Plan was approved by the state,
including domestic violence protocol for mediation.
2002 - The Yamhill County Sexual Assault Task Force was formed.
First Bilingual advocate hired—must check the date on this
2003 - Non-confidential services and general operations moved to
the Advocacy Center at 610 SE 1st Street.
2005 - Henderson House celebrates its 25th year anniversary.
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