Love Shouldn’t Hurt Feb. 17

The fundraiser, Love Shouldn’t Hurt, will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Ramada in Sheridan. The night will feature live music by the Dueling Pianos and Sidetrack. 

The Advocacy & Resource Center receives some government funding to help run day to day operations. But according to Advocacy and Resource Center Executive Director Yvonne Swanson, budget cuts made at higher levels have had a negative impact. Some resources needed by victims cannot be paid for with federal or state government funds by regulation. Love Shouldn’t Hurt is a fundraiser that will help fill the coffers of funds that can help Swanson and her team to get these resources to the victims they support. 

Swanson told listeners of  Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program her team accomplishes tough goals and stressful situations on a daily basis at the Resource Center, so the fundraiser is geared toward having fun and embracing the ideals of healthy relationships. 

Swanson and her team rescue and aid victims of domestic abuse. They also advise victims of violent crime. They are advocates for anyone who may feel they do not have voice in the legal system. 

They are also educators and advisors for anyone who may feel lost in that system. 

Tickets for Love Shouldn’t Hurt are $60 for a single or $100 for two and can be purchased at the Advocacy and Resource Center at 136 Coffeen Ave. in Sheridan or call 307-672-3222.