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History
The Council on Domestic Abuse, Inc (CODA) began as a grassroots effort led by local residents, some of whom had been involved in abusive relationships. They gathered together over several months, receiving technical assistance from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV). CODA was established in January, 1985 for two purposes:
Over the years, CODA has grown from being an all-volunteer organization to having several full-time paid staff in addition to a number of volunteers and interns.
Under sponsorship of the Terre Haute Housing Authority, CODA opened its first shelter in July 1985. It was a small four-bedroom home that served as the shelter until December 1986. At that time, the shelter moved to a large, renovated facility that provided office space, storage areas, and air conditioning. This second shelter was also a Housing Authority property. Through the assistance of the Housing Authority, CODA was able to establish sound fiscal management and plan for complete independence of the Housing Authority.
In August 1988, CODA purchased its first facility. Major renovations of the attic, bathroom, and yard were required. Grant monies, donations, and the hard work of many volunteers enabled CODA to convert the house into livable space by November of that year.
In January 2010, CODA became a dual program when it began also serving victims of sexual assault.
- To establish and support a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse and their minor children
- To educate the community about the existence of domestic violence in the local area and across the country
Over the years, CODA has grown from being an all-volunteer organization to having several full-time paid staff in addition to a number of volunteers and interns.
Under sponsorship of the Terre Haute Housing Authority, CODA opened its first shelter in July 1985. It was a small four-bedroom home that served as the shelter until December 1986. At that time, the shelter moved to a large, renovated facility that provided office space, storage areas, and air conditioning. This second shelter was also a Housing Authority property. Through the assistance of the Housing Authority, CODA was able to establish sound fiscal management and plan for complete independence of the Housing Authority.
In August 1988, CODA purchased its first facility. Major renovations of the attic, bathroom, and yard were required. Grant monies, donations, and the hard work of many volunteers enabled CODA to convert the house into livable space by November of that year.
In January 2010, CODA became a dual program when it began also serving victims of sexual assault.
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