HICKORY, N.C. — A nonprofit in Catawba County that helped thousands of people over several decades closed its doors this week.
The Family Guidance Center has been in Hickory for 65 years. It provided a wide range of services focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
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But the organization said they don’t have the funds to stay open.
“As you can imagine, it’s been quite a grieving process for our agency, particularly our staff. But I’m proud of them,” Director Robert Dalton said. “Many of them stayed until the doors closed all the way.”
>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Dave Faherty found out why they’re closing and where people can go now for help.
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