Chamber welcomes new executive director of Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter

Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors congratulated Tabitha Vickaryous on her appointment as executive director of the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, and toured the shelter's new facility that offers 24/7 crisis sheltering and advocacy services.

Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently congratulated Tabitha Vickaryous on her appointment as executive director of the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter. Vickaryous has been part of the organization for several years and most recently served as program specialist. She will oversee staff development and community partnerships while continuing to strengthen outreach and support services. Ambassadors also toured the organization's new facility, which opened this past summer and supports 24/7 crisis sheltering and advocacy services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. Key details: - Announcement dated Jan. 24 noting Vickaryous's appointment. - Vickaryous previously served as program specialist within the organization. - Her role will include oversight of staff development and community partnerships and continued work on outreach and support services. - The shelter opened a new facility this past summer. - The facility provides 24/7 crisis sheltering and advocacy services for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and was toured by Chamber Ambassadors. Summary: Vickaryous's appointment places her in charge of staff development and partnership work while the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter continues to operate its new 24/7 facility. Undetermined at this time.