Former Haven From Domestic Violence Executive Director Tara Koch, who is currently accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the organization, was set to have her plea hearing Aug. 22 at 9:45 a.m. However, no plea took place due to Koch not yet having a defense attorney.
Former Haven From Domestic Violence Executive Director Tara Koch, who is currently accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the non-profit organization, was publicly indicted via Webex on Monday, Aug. 1, at 9:45 a.m.
Tara Koch, former Executive Director of HAVEN from Domestic and Sexual Violence in The Dalles, was arrested Thursday night in Washington County on 26 counts of theft, identity theft and forgery.
“An Evening with HAVEN,” the annual major fundraiser for HAVEN from Domestic and Sexual Violence, is set for Thursday, April 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center.
The difficult thing about stats to show the number of people who have survived sexual violence is that most incidents go unreported, say advocates from HAVEN of the Columbia Gorge.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and community members can support victims — and enjoy a meal prepared by some of the best chefs in town — by attending “An Evening with HAVEN” April 12, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E. Scenic Drive in The Dalles.
Families who have survived trauma, whether past or present, are being offered free classes and activities to aid in healing through HAVEN of the Columbia River Gorge’s new wellness program.
