Hairston Speaks on Domestic Violence

(l-r) Newport Rotary President Steve
Blizzard, Tova Hairston, and Program
Chair, Rtn Michelle Garcia 

Tova Hairston, Executive Director of the Coastal Women's Shelter in New Bern, was the guest speaker at Newport Rotary on Monday. July 22, 2019. Hairston described the wide scope of domestic violence issues and the various ways that her non-profit organization tries to meet the needs of their client, the domestic violence abuse victim. CWS's counselors are all professional, paid staff who are very dedicated to their mission. After answering some questions from Newport Rotarians, she also highlighted the ways that others can help with the mission, including donating funds and volunteering in their thrift store.

Rotarian Michelle Garcia arranged for the program.