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Inside SARC with Allison Heiderman: Free Help, Real Healing
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Allison Heiderman, Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC (Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center), joins Rich to unpack the full scope of SARC’s free services—24/7 helpline, counseling for adults and children, legal aid, a 40-bed confidential safehouse, and even an on-site pet kennel. They also cover community partnerships, volunteer pathways, and signature fundraisers like Walk a Mile in Their Shoes, Paws for a Cause, and Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels. It’s a practical guide to getting and giving help in Harford County.
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Guest Bio:
Allison Heiderman is the Volunteer & Events Coordinator at SARC, Harford County’s nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. With a long background in advocacy, fundraising, and community outreach, Allison mobilizes volunteers, builds partnerships, and leads SARC’s high-impact events that raise awareness and critical funding for survivor services.
Main Topics:
· What SARC is and whom it serves; all services are free to clients
· 24/7/365 helpline and web chat options; safety “leave site” feature
· Counseling (adults & children), legal services, and client services
· 40-bed confidential safehouse: kitchen, kids’ play space, gym, art room, meditation room, faith texts
· On-site pet kennel so survivors don’t have to leave animals behind
· Partnerships for clothing/furnishings and creative client support (e.g., driver’s ed grant)
· Abuser Intervention Program
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Chapters
1. Rich’s 10-Year Show Milestone (00:00:00)
2. Meet Allison Heiderman & SARC’s Mission (00:01:17)
3. All Services Are Free + Counseling & Legal Aid (00:03:41)
4. 24/7 Helpline & Web Chat; Safety “Leave Site” Button (sarc-maryland.org) (00:04:28)
5. Creative Client Support: The Driver’s Ed Story (00:07:41)
6. Pantry & Partners: Clothing, Furnishings, Local Orgs (00:08:53)
7. Inside the Safehouse: 40 Beds, Spaces & Dignity (00:12:17)
8. [Ad] PodMatch (00:13:41)
9. (Cont.) Inside the Safehouse: 40 Beds, Spaces & Dignity (00:14:18)
10. Meditation Room, Art Therapy & Trauma-Informed Care (00:15:57)
11. Biggest Myths About Abuse (00:16:43)
12. Pet Kennel: Bringing Animals to Safety (00:17:32)
13. Abuser Intervention Program (paid) (00:18:48)
14. Awareness Months: Oct, Apr, Feb (00:19:15)
15. Request a Speaker; Trainings (e.g., Hair Salons) (00:20:24)
16. Sponsor Break: Your Pet Au Pair (00:22:05)
17. Events Overview & Why Outreach Matters (00:23:21)
18. Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (April) (00:24:53)
19. Bull/Oyster/Shrimp Roast @ Water’s Edge (May) (00:27:05)
20. Paws for a Cause: Harford Pets on Parade (June) (00:28:23)
21. Bubbles, Bourbon & Barrels @ Rockfield (Oct) (00:30:59)
22. “Pour It Forward” Team Fundraising Campaign (00:33:13)
23. Holiday Projects: Thanksgiving Bags & Adopt-a-Family (00:35:22)
24. How to Connect with SARC (site, helpline, socials) (00:39:06)
25. Fun Closer: Pick a Number; Why Volunteering Matters (00:39:48)
26. Wrap & Credits (00:44:22)
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