Domestic abuse is an unfortunate reality for far too many people. Many people will flee a bad situation with no real plan for the future beyond surviving. Today, we chat with Patti Slaughter, the Founder and Executive Director of The Bernie House.

Named for Patti's father and his legacy of caring, The Bernie House (or houses) is a place for families to live in a true home while they get back on track. Victims of domestic violence will typically flee their situation after seven incidents, but shelters are only a temporary solution. The Bernie House and its four homes are what comes next! (And to correct a statistic that I tried to recall when speaking with Patti-- 2 out of 5 people are victims of domestic abuse!)

During their stay, resources for education, employment, and life skills are made available. At the end of their stay, all the contents of their home are left with them. Truly, this is an amazing organization that defines the phrase "small but mighty."

We also hopped on the phone with Stephanie Canali, who has written a book about her situation and her experience with The Bernie House-- Breaking Chains, Building Homes: The Bernie House Transformation. Stephanie's story is one of grit and perseverance with a VERY happy ending! Plus, she'll be at Hearts and Hatters (see below) signing books!

We also chat about Hearts and Hatters! This gala is an annual event around this time of the year, held in support of The Bernie House. And it is a great time to boot! This year, it will be held on Valentine's Day at the Graduate by Hilton Hotel on West Street. Tickets are available at The Bernie House's website or on the Where In Annapolis (app).

Have a listen!

LINKS:

• The Bernie House (Website)
• The Bernie House (Facebook)
• The Bernie House (Instagram)

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A shooting at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum left a contracted security guard dead, and police are still sorting through what led up to it. Investigators also released new details in the Harwood case, where a married couple was found dead inside their home. There's also a major leadership hire at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, a countywide Black History Month calendar from the library system that's loaded with films, music, and local history, and a Super Bowl weekend neighborhood challenge that turns friendly competition into real help for local food pantries. We'll walk you through them all and why it matters on today's DNB!

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A deadly cold-weather incident at Truxtun Park underscores how dangerous these conditions can be, while Anne Arundel County and Annapolis push toward normal operations with shifted services and continued snow and ice work. Plus, Live! Restaurant Week gets an extension—giving diners a little extra time to chase prix fixe menus around Arundel Mills—and a local business owner makes the case that Annapolis needs more bold "yes" energy and less default "no" as the city looks ahead. There's plenty to dig into today, and we'll walk you through it all on this morning's DNB!

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