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Operation Pretty Things

There is always HOPE


 

Are you experiencing abuse and need help? Call The National Domestic Violence Hotline:

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

*Note: Operation Pretty Things is not a shelter. We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault. If you are in need of immediate help, please call 911 or go to our “Who We Serve” page, by clicking HERE, to contact the shelter nearest to you.

 

loving and empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault since 2007 


What’s Happening next?

It’s time for our Fall Pretty Things Drive!


 

Check out the spectacular photos from our 8th Annual ONE Gala!

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The Care 4 Program

We have the privilege to stand in the gap between hurt and hope for women in need. We recognize and acknowledge the need for extra care during vulnerable seasons of life. We go above and beyond to love and encourage the women that cross our threshold.

 

The LockerBox Initiative

Operation Pretty Things has come along side schools to take action against Youth and Teen Dating Violence with our Locker Box Initiative!!

 

A message of hope…

Take a moment to send 3-4 sentences of hope and encouragement that will accompany gifts received by victims of abuse and assault.


We always need Pretty Things!

See our Amazon Wish List for shopping suggestions and hassle free giving!


Our Mission

To love and empower victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Operation Pretty things is designed to be an on-call resource to shelters and victims of abuse by meeting their immediate needs, as well as offering life-impacting gifts, services and support.

*Note: Operation Pretty Things is not a shelter. We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault. If you are in need of immediate help, please call 911 or go to our Who We Serve page, by clicking HERE, to contact the shelter nearest to you.


How we serve

Women & SHelters

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We come alongside domestic violence shelters and organizations, providing them with the tools and services that will help survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault take those next steps towards a life free from abuse.  

Students & Schools

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Partnering with local schools and teen groups to educate and promote awareness is one of our greatest joys and highest priorities! With the ever increasing need for education and awareness, OPT has made this a strategic part of our mission. 

Community opportunities

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OPT unites members of local communities during our drives, gift packing events, and our annual gala.  These opportunities help build and encourage unity, while impacting the lives of the women, families, and teens in shelters throughout our city. 


We are founded on three principles...

love, empowerment, & hope.

It is with these building blocks that we have designed an organization that ministers to the hearts and souls of the hurting.

 
 
 
 

2024 OPT Events

 

March & April - Spring Pretty Things drive


Mother’s day Event

May 3rd 2024


Boss of tHe Toss

june 22nd 2024

 

October & November - Fall Pretty Things Drive


Christmas Event

December 6th 2024


8th Annual ONE Gala

Friday September 27th 2024

Ways We Serve

Operation Pretty Things is always collecting cosmetics and beauty essentials for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.


These gatherings give women an opportunity to host an OPT event in the comfort of their own home!


OPT has created a safe space, and peaceful environment for victims of abuse and assault.  We provide hair and skin care services from licensed professionals to victims of abuse on the day they must face their abusers in court to advocate for themselves and their families.


 Operation Pretty Things has designed The Locker Box Initiative to partner with middle schools, providing self-care essentials, as well as awareness and resource information to young pubescent female students ages 11-14, who are experiencing personal, physical, and relational development.


Our gifts help prepare women for job interviews, court obligations, and provide overall self-care and wellness practices. Every gift from Operation Pretty Things contains a beautiful assortment of cosmetics and beauty essentials and a handwritten note full of love and encouragement!


Women from the shelters and organizations we serve are invited to “shop,” taking what they need and want for themselves and their families!

NOTE: These events are not open to the public, but have been designed to provide an opportunity and environment for survivors of abuse to experience the freedom to make empowered and personal choices, uninhibited by outside influences or force.


Who We Serve

 

North Carolina

New Hanover County

Domestic Violence Shelter & Services

2901 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28401

910-343-0703

www.domesticviolence-wilm.org

First Fruit Ministries

2750 Vance St, Wilmington, NC 28412

910-794-9656

www.firstfruitministries.org

A Safe Place

921 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401

855-723-7529

www.asafeplacetogo.com

Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons center, inc

2250 Shipyard Blvd # 15, Wilmington, NC 28403

910-392-7460

www.coastalhorizons.org

Peer Recovery Resources

20 N 4th St, Suite Wilmington, NC 28401

910-769-7064

www.peerrecoveryresources.org

Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear

20 N 4th St, Suite 440 Wilmington, NC 28401

910-769-4730

www.familypromiselowercapefearnc.org

Journey to Heal Ministries

2018 Eastwood Rd, Suite 202, Wilmington, NC 28403

910-344-0382

www.journeytohealministries.org

Kelly House

1507 Martin street, Wilmington, NC 28401

910-251-8944

www.porthealth.org

The Healing Place of New Hanover County

1000 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401

910-970-4673

www.thpnc.org

 

Alamance County

Family Abuse Services of Alamance County

1950 Martin Street, Burlington, NC 27217

336-226-5985

www.familyabuseservices.org

Bladen & Columbus Counties

Families First

121 West Main, Whiteville, NC 28472

910-641-0444

www.familiesfirstnc.org

Brunswick County

Hope Harbor Home

310 Government Center Dr. NE, Bolivia, NC 28422

910-754-5856

www.hopeharborhome.org

Cartaret County

Cartaret County Women’s Center

204 Arendell St B, Moorehead City, NC 28557

252-247-6585

Craven, Pamlico, & Jones counties

Coastal Women’s Shelter

1333 Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562

252-638-4509

www.coastalwomensshelter.org

Pender & Duplin Counties

Safe Haven of Pender Inc

16406 US Hwy17 North, #3, Hampstead, NC 28443

910-803-0581

www.safehavenofpender.com

Pitt, Martin, Beaufort, & Washington

Center for Family Violence Prevention

111 East 3rd St, Greenville, NC 27858

252-758-4400

www.c4fvp.org

Lee County

Haven in Lee

160 Charlotte Ave, Sanford, NC 27330

919-774-8923

www.havenlee.org

Onslow County

Onslow Women’s Shelter

226 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

910-238-2931

www.onslowwc.org

Wake County

InterAct Family Safety & Empowerment Center

1012 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605

910-828-7501

www.interactofwake.org

 

Colorado

Denver County

SafeHouse Denver

1649 N Downing St, Denver, CO 80218

303-318-9959

www.safehouse-denver.org

Florida

Hernando County

The Dawn Center

14540 Cortez Blvd, #202, Spring Hill, FL 34613

352-592-1288

www.dawncenter.org

Brevard County

Serene Harbor

P.O. Box 101446, Palm Bay, FL 32910

321-726-8282

Georgia

Colquitt County

Serenity House

229-782-5394

www.senenityhousega.org

New York

Suffolk County

LI Agianst Domestic Violence

3285 Vetrans Memorial Hwy, a13, Ronconkoma, NY 11779

631-666-8833

www.liadv.org

Vermont

Bennington County

PAVE (Project Against Violent Encounters)

102 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT 05201

802-442-2370

www.pavebennington.org

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facts about Domestic violence

Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that a person uses against their current or former intimate partner. It happens in relationships where the abuser and the victim are (or were) dating, living together, married or divorced. Domestic violence is purposeful behavior. A batterer’s pattern of abusive acts are directed at gaining and maintaining control over the victim.

Board of Directors

 

  • Missy Bennett - Executive Director (OPT)

  • Laura Mangin - Chairperson of the Board (OPT) - Owner of Dalisay Hair Salon & Bridal Suite

  • Maureen Biagini - Director of Operations (OPT)

  • Emily Johnson - Secretary (OPT) - Project Manager at Human Touch, LLC

  • Danielle Cousler - Owner of A Thyme Savor Catering, and Savor Southern Kitchen

  • Alicia Minner - Bluberry’s Grill

  • Michela Hochschild - Marketing Director at Pulte Homes

  • Andy Motley - Mosley High School

  • Laura Pierce

  • Fee Godbolt


Thank you for visiting www.operationprettythings.org.

*Note: Operation Pretty Things is not a shelter. We have the privilege of partnering with organizations that provide shelter and services to victims of abuse and sexual assault. If you are in need of immediate help, please call 911 or go to our Who We Serve page, by clicking HERE, to contact the shelter nearest to you.


How To Contact Us 

 Address

Operation Pretty Things, Inc.
20 North 4th Street, Suite 200
Wilmington, NC 28401

 

email

operationprettythings@gmail.com