Wise County Domestic Violence Task Force was organized in 1997 as a grassroots organization to address the needs surrounding violence against
women in Wise County and its rural communities. A 501(c)3 entity, the agency opened on August 2, 1999 with one part-time employee funded by a United Way allocation. The agency now known as Wise Hope Shelter & Crisis Center since 2006 has grown to a staff of 17, hundreds of active
volunteers, a 4,800 square foot shelter, an Outreach Office, a thrift store and in excess of $750,000 in annual funding. We have been offering services to victims of sexual assault as well as domestic violence since 2008. Our service area also has expanded to include Jack and Montague counties.
Wise Hope Shelter & Crisis Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive services to any person impacted by rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, dating violence and/or stalking while partnering with our community to promote safety, healing, and prevention.