Jessica Butler

Jessica Butler, Executive Director of Gateway House , will be available to give a presentation about the services they offer and ways in which you can help.

Cook and her successor, Jessica Butler, were honored Wednesday for their service to Gateway, a shelter for women and children in Hall County who are victims of domestic violence.
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But Cook has no qualms about leaving Butler, her hand-picked successor, as the guard of Gateway.
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"I think Jessica brings that new perspective to the organization."

Butler formerly worked in the district attorney's office as a victim's assistance supervisor, and has previously served on Gateway's Board of Directors.

Butler said she believes strongly in the programs at Gateway, and the difference the center can make in the lives of domestic violence victims.
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"I've got some big shoes to fill," Butler said.

"Often women who leave abusive homes get information about our shelter and services for domestic violence survivors through their school-age children," said Jessica Butler, Gateway executive director.

Jessica Butler, Executive Director of Gateway House, will talk about the services and also ways in which you can help.

Gateway House Director Jessica Butler said that abused women are staying longer at her shelter because of current economic conditions.

"People are taking longer to find a job and to find affordable housing," Butler said. "What we've seen is an increase in the demand and the need of those victims."

Butler said the average stay has increased from thirty to 45 days.

Key returnees: Guards Laura Rothstein, Sam Trembath and Jessica Butler; forwards Molly Helmbrecht and Erin Joki.