River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children, Inc.

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River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children, Inc.

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RVSBWC provides a free 24 hour crisis hotline, free emergency shelter, food, and clothing to victims of domestic violence.

In 1984, a group of concerned citizens started the River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children. Since then, we have grown into an integral part of this community, offering safe shelter and resources to women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships. The River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children (RVSBWC) provides free emergency shelter, food, and clothing to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. We also provide a free 24-hour crisis phone line and services to clients. We also offer court advocacy, bilingual services, children's advocacy and programming, community education, support groups, counseling, and a volunteer program. Domestic violence does not discriminate; therefore, our clients are from across all demographics in terms of age, race socioeconomic status, and educational background. We assist any woman who meets the criteria for emergency intervention and assistance due to domestic violence or sexual assault.

11/10/2026

You are a ROCK STAR!

To every single mother who had to escape an abusive relationship, fight through court battles, survive financial manipulation, deal with toxic co-parenting, and somehow rebuild her entire life while raising her children: I hope life gives you everything you once prayed for.

Nobody sees all the battles you fight behind closed doors. The legal expenses, the financial pressure, the emotional exhaustion, the sleepless nights, and the responsibility of making sure your children never feel the weight of everything you’re carrying.

You didn’t just leave a relationship. You had to rebuild your entire world while still being someone’s mother every single day.

You kept going when you were exhausted. You figured things out when nobody helped. You showed up for your children even when nobody was showing up for you.

I pray your bank account stays full, your home stays peaceful, your children stay happy, and life finally becomes easier for you.

You deserve more than survival. You deserve stability, happiness, financial freedom, and a life where you no longer have to fight just to feel safe.

May every single mom who had to start over receive the blessings she worked so damn hard for. ❤️

05/26/2026

Meet the young woman who won $500 and immediately gave it away.

We are incredibly proud to recognize Ava Kate Fields, winner of the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce Civics Bee, for an act of generosity that speaks volumes about her character.

After earning the first-place prize and a $500 cash award, Ava Kate made the remarkable decision to donate her winnings to River Valley Shelter to support survivors of domestic violence and their children.

In a world that often focuses on what we can gain, Ava Kate chose to focus on what she could give.

Her donation will help provide safety, shelter, meals, advocacy, and hope to community members who are rebuilding their lives after abuse. While the financial gift is deeply appreciated, the message behind it is even more powerful: compassion matters, and one person can make a difference.

Winning the Civics Bee demonstrates intelligence, hard work, and a commitment to understanding how communities function. Choosing to use that success to help others demonstrates something equally important, heart.

Ava Kate, thank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the safety and well-being of families in our community. Your kindness is already making an impact, and your generosity is an inspiration to all of us.

Please join us in congratulating this exceptional young woman on both her achievement and her selfless gift.

❤️ The future is bright with leaders like Ava Kate Fields.

05/20/2026

I wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their incredible generosity and service to River Valley Shelter.

For some time, our fence had been in need of repair. Like many nonprofits, we often find ourselves balancing urgent needs against limited resources, and unfortunately, repairing the fence was simply not something we had the funds to address. The damaged fence impacted both the appearance of our property and the sense of privacy and security that is so important for the families we serve.

When we shared this need, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stepped forward without hesitation. They generously repaired the fence, restoring something that had become a growing concern for our shelter. As if that weren’t enough, they also brought beautiful plants that have brightened our grounds and created a more welcoming environment for survivors and their children.

Their kindness reminds us that a community is strongest when people come together to care for one another. These improvements are more than repairs and landscaping. They are a tangible reminder to the families we serve that they are valued, supported, and not alone.

From all of us at River Valley Shelter, thank you for your compassion, hard work, and willingness to serve. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful.

❤️ Thank you for helping make our shelter a safer and more beautiful place for those seeking hope and healing.

05/19/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Friends of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America for their generous donation of $1,500 to River Valley Shelter.

Support like this makes a real difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence and their children. Every dollar helps provide safe shelter, crisis intervention, advocacy, and hope for families as they work to rebuild their lives free from abuse.

We are deeply grateful for organizations that choose to invest in the safety and well-being of our community. Thank you for standing with survivors and helping ensure that help is available when it is needed most.

Together, we are making a difference. ❤️

04/14/2026

We are so grateful to the Pope County Community Foundation for their generous $2,000 grant to River Valley Shelter for Battered Women & Children.

Support like this truly makes a difference in the lives of the survivors we serve every day. These funds help us continue providing safe shelter, advocacy, and critical resources to individuals and families in our community who are working to rebuild their lives after violence.

In a time when funding cuts have made our work more challenging than ever, partnerships like this remind us that our community stands with survivors.

Thank you, Pope County Community Foundation, for believing in our mission and for helping us continue this lifesaving work.

💜L to R: Fe Barton (PCCF), Mandi Geels (ED, RVS), Carol Mobley (PCCF) Pope County Community Foundation

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P. O. Box 2066
Russellville, AR
72811

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