About Us

Phoenix Project Mission

Ensuring freedom from all forms of domestic and sexual violence through empowerment, education, and community.

We respect the inherent dignity of each person with our commitment to an environment of honestly, trust, and safety which empowers and promotes personal growth.
We will strive to reflect the strengths of the community through the building of collaborations, relationships, and partnerships.
We seek and employ expertise in staff, volunteers, and all aspects of our programs.
We hold ourselves accountable to clients, donors, and the community—beyond reproach, transparent, and open.
We strive to provide stable, long-term solutions for our clients and the community.

2013

In response to the closing of Harmony Place, United Way of Front Royal/Warren County called the community together to announce that they would be issuing a grant to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Front Royal, Warren County.

2014

Former staff and volunteers of Harmony Place joined with Faithworks, Inc. to begin the planning process to apply for the grant.
Faithworks, Inc. submitted a grant proposal to United Way of Front Royal/Warren County. All grant applications were reviewed by volunteers of United Way and two other Domestic Violence agencies to determine which proposal best matched the needed services. Phoenix Project was awarded the Community Impact Grant which was the first grant ever provided by United Way Front Royal/Warren County.
Donated office space was obtained and work began on putting the program into action. Crisis and counseling services began including implementation of a 24/7 hotline. Staff consisted of 2 former employees of Harmony Place who had extensive training and experience working with victims of Domestic Violence. Phoenix Project partnered with The Laurel Center to provide sexual assault victim services.
Phoenix Project became a member of the Virginia Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Action Alliance.

2015

Received funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services that supported an increase in paid staff time as well as provide funding that would expand client services and allow for rented office space.
Agency moved to the 123 W 6^th Street, Front Royal location
Full time DV Counselor hired
The 1st Phoenix Project hotline volunteers were trained.

2016

2017

Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Hotline trial began with the Front Royal Police Department

2018

Phoenix Project moved into current office space at 222 South Royal Ave, Front Royal to accommodate an increase in client and staff needs.

2019

Expanded Court Advocacy Program
Full time Housing / DV Advocate Hired – Homeless Prevention Program added
Certified by the Attorney General’s office as a Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Agency in collaboration with the Front Royal Police Department

2020

Agency remained open and experienced no break in service during the initial Covid-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown and the months following stay – at – home orders.
Participation in rigorous 2-year Underserved Populations Learning Collaborative (UPLC).
Collaboration with Skyline Criminal Justice Academy for Biannual Training for new law enforcement members
Became a member Agency of SALT/TRIAD
Became a member Agency of Warren County Best Practices

2021

Submitted application for Professional Standards Accreditation through Department of Criminal Justice Services.

2023

Agency among the first Agencies in Virginia to be awarded Accreditation as a Domestic Violence Agency
Phoenix Project received grant funds to support a Sexual Assault Program
Full time Sexual Assault Advocate Hired
Gained recognition as a dual agency to serve clients of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault