​Successful Reach donation drive supports victims of domestic, sexual abuse

From left to right - Amanda Berry and Elizabeth King, EWCH; Sarah Martin, Reach of Clay County; Cecilia Crawford and Jessica Vernon, Reach of Cherokee County; Misty Boudreaux, EWCH.

Murphy, N.C. – The Nurse Professional Practice Council of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital (EWCH) generated nearly 340 pounds of items for the second annual Reach donation drive for Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.
 
Reach supports individuals who are victims of domestic and sexual abuse. In addition to providing temporary shelters, Reach offers resources for abuse victims, including support groups, court and hospital accompaniment, employment training, help with finding housing, community education, etc.
 
Hospital staff and visitors donated personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, clothing, baby items and household supplies for the Reach shelters in Cherokee and Clay County.
 
“Erlanger is so thankful for everyone who donated to the Reach drive,” said EWCH nurse Amanda Berry. “Reach is such an important organization. Our employees and patients are so generous, especially when it comes to supporting efforts to improve our community.”
 
The council presented the donations to Reach representatives from both Cherokee and Clay County on May 14.