Despair. Pain. Worry. if you’re a survivor of domestic violence or human trafficking, you may not know what to do for you and your family. We can help get you out of an abusive situation and establish a foundation to build a better future. If you’re in our service area, our assistance comes at no charge to the victim. Our services are available to women and men, along with their children and pets.
February 28, 2026
The team from Domestic Abuse Family Shelter was honored to speak at the Building Resilience in Social Work Practice conference held at the Pearl River Community College Woodall Center in Hattiesburg Friday.
It was a privilege to share insights from the work we do each day serving survivors across our 11-county service area — from safety planning and crisis response to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Connecting with social workers and helping professionals who are committed to strengthening individuals and families in our communities was both inspiring and energizing.
A heartfelt thank you to Danyella and Aspen for organizing such a meaningful event. Opportunities like this allow us to collaborate, grow, and continue improving the services we provide to survivors.
Together, we build resilience. 💜✨
February 21, 2026
💜✨ COMMUNITY. HEART. ACTION. ✨💜
Just as our supply closets were getting LOW on hygiene items 🧴, cleaning supplies 🧽, paper goods 🧻, and laundry essentials 🧺… the Jones County Dudes & Dolls Pageant family showed ALL the way OUT! 🙌💥
That’s not coincidence. That’s COMMUNITY. 💜
We are beyond grateful for Lindsey Carr-Freeman and every single person involved in this incredible annual event that benefits the survivors we serve at DAFS. Lindsey works multiple jobs 💼, is a proud military mom 🇺🇸, a college mom 🎓, and a school mom 📚 — and somehow still finds time to pour into area nonprofits through pageants all year long. 👑✨
If there were a DAFS Volunteer of the Year award… Lindsey Carr-Freeman would absolutely be a leading contender. 🏆💜 No question.
To every participant, family, and helper who gathered hygiene items, cleaning supplies, paper products, and laundry essentials — THANK YOU!!! 🙏👏 These are not “extras.” These are dignity items. Stability items. Fresh-start items. 💜 Because of you, our shelves are fuller and our survivors are supported.
And y’all… these photos? 📸 This is just HALF of it from the two morning age groups! 🤯🎀 We’ll be back this afternoon for even more!
Big cheers 🎉
Big gratitude 💜
Big, over-the-top THANK YOU!!! 🙌✨
This is what community looks like. 💜👏💜
#DAFSStrong #JonesCountyCares #DudesAndDolls #CommunityInAction
Jones County Dolls & Dudes Pageant
Lindsey Carr-Freeman
Whewww! I missed this post over the weekend but needed it this morning as I sit here exhausted & struggling to find motivation! I’m having to clean my face from ugly crying but every ounce of hard work was worth it to see this outcome! Y’all are very welcome! We appreciate all you guys do for our community!!
Lindsey Carr-Freeman we appreciate you!
Thank you!!! 💜💜💜
