Founded in 1977 by a group of community members, Peace at Home was the very first domestic violence shelter in the state of Arkansas. Our current programs include a 24-hour crisis hotline, 50-bed emergency shelter, legal services, support groups, counseling, and housing assistance programs. All services are confidential and free of charge for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Each year, Peace at Home supports over 1,000 individuals in the community as they seek safety and independence. In our 48-year history, our shelter and services have expanded, but our focus has remained on helping families leave domestic violence safely and successfully.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower victims of domestic violence to survive and thrive by nurturing their self-determination and courage; and to promote healthy relationships and compassionate communities through education, outreach, and advocacy.
Our Impact
At Peace at Home Family Shelter, we are committed to supporting survivors of intimate partner violence in Northwest Arkansas. In 2024 alone, we provided:
Safe shelter to 195 individualsescaping violence, totaling 9,359 nights of safe shelter.
1,008 nights of safe shelter for pets through the Candy Clark Pet Sanctuary.
Legal services to 224 survivors and their families, including divorce and child custody representation and assistance with obtaining orders of protection.
Counseling services to 108 survivors of domestic violence.
A listening ear and assistance to 1,202 crisis calls received through our hotline.
$216,000 in financial assistance given to clients.
The Board of Directors of Peace at Home Family Shelter is an all-volunteer group comprised of individuals from our local community. They devote their time, talents, and resources to fulfilling the mission of Peace at Home.
Melissa Atkins
Tina Bare
Tyler Benson
Jessica Gray
SARAH JOHNSON
Sarah Langham
Julianna MundeN
Alexi Etges
Justin kelly
Blake Pennington
Maudie Schmitt
dave pieper
Sharon Wright
Community Leadership Council
The Community Leadership Council comprises of individuals who will strive to help advance the mission, vision, and programs of Peace at Home. Members will expand community awareness around domestic violence and help grow the relationship between Peace at Home and our surrounding community.
Nicholas Batker
Kathy Nunez
Addison Mahaffey
Braden Little
Jennifer DoDSON
Victoria mcbride
Tanya Cook
Sarah Salsbury
DEENA WRIGHT
CALAH MERSHON
LAURI THOMAS
Jennifer Dean
miklyn tillery
leilani ocasio
lindsey navarette
mary karsten
Wesley frank
Our Leadership Staff
TERESA MILLS
she/her/hers
CEO tmills@peaceathomeshelter.com
AURORA VICARI
she/her/hers DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS avicari@peaceathomeshelter.com
LYNN KING she/her/hers CFO lking@peaceathomeshelter.com
EVA TERRY she/her/hers DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT eterry@peaceathomeshelter.com
