Money, Awareness Raised for Wellspring
From left to right: Victoria Niles, Member/Stakeholder Services Coordinator; Greg Connors, President & CEO, SEDC; John Munter, Chairman, SEDC; Maggie Fronk, CEO, Wellspring; Stevie Fellows, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, Wellspring; Patricia Beattie, Operations Manager, SEDC; Deann Devitt Assistant, Vice President, Adirondack Trust Co., Member, Board of Directors, Wellspring. Photo provided by the SEDC.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has donated $4,500 to Wellspring, a local nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
“We are proud to support Wellspring’s effort to create a community that will not look the other way when it comes to relationship violence,” said Greg Connors, President and CEO of SEDC, in a statement. “Wellspring not only cares for survivors, but works to prevent violence.”
Wellspring provides a 24-hour hotline, an emergency shelter, a housing program, prevention education, and helps clients with legal services, orders of protection, and financial management. Wellspring’s services are confidential and free for all.
“We answer more than 2,000 hotline calls a year,” said Maggie Fronk, CEO of Wellspring. “Calls from our very own community. Abuse happens behind closed doors and is more prevalent than most people realize. Everyone knows someone who has experienced abuse. We appreciate SEDC for highlighting the critical issue of domestic violence and fostering a community committed to change.”
“The worst thing for us is when we hear ‘I wish I knew about you sooner,’” said Stevie Fellows, director of philanthropy and community engagement for Wellspring. “We are really grateful for this opportunity, because what Wellspring does is often private and not something people talk about.”