Friend To Friend

09/02/2026

We’re feeling the love! 💛

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors who have already committed to supporting our Annual Benefit Luncheon! Your generosity helps make this event possible and, more importantly, helps Friend to Friend continue providing safety, support, and resources to survivors in our community.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’d love to have you join us! Reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

09/01/2026

This month, we're taking a moment to talk about something we all need—but don't always make time for: taking care of ourselves.

Self-care doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or picture-perfect. Sometimes it's setting a boundary, taking a walk, getting some extra sleep, spending time with someone you love, or simply giving yourself permission to pause.

Throughout September, we'll be sharing self-care tips, ideas, and some of our staff and volunteers' favorite ways to recharge. 💗

08/29/2026

Natalie Ivey (JD) is a Training & Criminal Justice Specialist for the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), an AEquitas initiative. As a Training & Criminal Justice Specialist, Natalie works to educate and equip criminal legal systems to recognize and effectively respond to the crime of stalking.

Before joining the team at SPARC, Natalie worked in various capacities to support victims of crime, specifically victims of intimate partner violence. Natalie began her career as a prosecutor, focusing on domestic and sexual violence crimes, but shifted her professional focus to improving systemic response and providing direct services to victims of crime. She has extensive experience facilitating community education programs, building effective coalitions, designing victim service programs, and providing trauma-informed direct services.

08/28/2026

A huge thank you to Joanne Thornton of Jeux Art for collaborating with Friend to Friend on a few special projects we have coming up!💗

We are so grateful for her creativity, generosity, and willingness to share her talents with our organization. We can’t wait to see these beautiful pieces come to life—and we’re even more excited to share them with you!

08/26/2026

Why should you attend our DV/SA Symposium?

Because stronger communities start with knowledge, connection, and collaboration.

Join us October 7 for a full day of learning from experienced professionals, connecting with others, and gaining tools to strengthen our community's response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-symposium-tickets-1993478373478

08/23/2026

We are so proud to be a partner agency with the United Way of Moore County!

Visit https://unitedwaymoore.com/ to read more about them and how they support our community. ❤

08/22/2026

Reminder! 💜 Our monthly support group is a space to connect, share, and find support with others who understand.

Our next group meets September 8th at 5:30 at our Advocacy Office. Whether you’ve been before or this will be your first time, you’re welcome. 💜

For more information, contact Elizabeth at [email protected] or 910-947-1703.

08/21/2026

A new school year can bring excitement, new routines, and plenty of changes for families. Our newest blog, “Back to School Time,” offers helpful information and reminders as kids and caregivers settle into the school year.

Take a few minutes to read it and start the school year feeling prepared. 📚✏️

Read the blog here: www.friendtofriend.me/blog/2026/8/21/w3jwgfves4l67qdwzh2870jfimlgvh

08/19/2026

Registration is open for the 5th Annual Moore County DV/SA Symposium! 💜🩵

Join us for a day of learning, awareness, and connection as we come together to strengthen our community’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Register today and share to help us spread the word!

🔗 Sign up here:

Join us for a day of learning, awareness, and collaboration to strengthen our community’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault.