FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 

CONTACT: 

Trina Rataiczak, Executive Director 

EVE, Inc. 

740-891-8819/director@evemarietta.org 


EVE, Incorporated Provides Community Update Following Organizational Reset and Announces Reopening Timeline

MARIETTA, OHIO (June 26, 2026) – EVE Incorporated would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the community, our partners, supporters, donors, volunteers, and advocates for the continued and unwavering support shown throughout our organizational reset.

Over the past several weeks, EVE has engaged in a comprehensive and intentional restructuring process designed to strengthen our organization and position us for long term success. While this period of transition required difficult decisions, every step taken was strategic, purposeful, and focused on building a stronger future for survivors and the communities we serve. 

During this time, EVE has completed significant organizational improvements, including the development and adoption of updated nonprofit bylaws, revised policy and procedures, new job descriptions with more cross-training, enhanced operational systems, and strengthened organizational practices. We have also intentionally reviewed our programs and services to ensure that we are meeting the evolving needs of survivors in the most effective and impactful ways possible. 

It was imperative that we develop a strategic plan that is sustainable both fiscally and operationally. We recognize that long term sustainability requires more than financial stability alone. Long term sustainability requires strong governance, clear organizational direction, accountable systems, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery. The work completed during this reset period lays the foundation for that future. 

As part of this process, EVE has also established a new Board of Directors composed of community leaders who have committed their time, expertise, and passion to guiding the organization forward. This dedicated group brings a diverse range of professional experience and a shared commitment to ensuring that EVE remains a strong, sustainable resource for survivors and their families. Our new Board of Directors is: 

  • President Linda Sistrunk, Director of Behavioral Health at Memorial Health System
  • Secretary Jolie Kerenick, Chief Operations Officer at Westbrook Health
  • Treasurer Haiden English, Treasury Analyst at Peoples Bank
  • Chelsea Paitsel, Owner of The Hair Hippie
  • Vanessa Goins, Peer Recovery Support/Outreach Specialist at Peer Solutions Behavioral Health
  • Katie Warden, Chief of Police at the Marietta Police Department
  • Derek Johnson, Probation Office at the City of Marietta


We are grateful for the willingness of these individuals to step forward during a pivotal time in EVE’s history and help lead the organization into its next chapter.

EVE is pleased to announce that we will begin reopening services on July 6, 2026, when we will resume non-residential services. Survivors and community members will once again be able to access advocacy, support, referrals, crisis intervention, and much more through our 24/7 crisis hotline. Our goal is to fully reopen all EVE services, including emergency residential shelter services on August 3, 2026. Survivors seeking emergency residential services between the period of July 6 and August 3 will be assisted and placed in a safe location until EVE has reopened. 

Between July 6 and August 3rd, our team, Board of Directors, community partners, and volunteers will be working diligently to complete the final stages of our reorganizational efforts. We want to ensure that every aspect of our organization is prepared to provide the highest quality services possible. While much has been accomplished, we remain committed to getting the remaining details right before fully reopening. Part of this involves generous volunteers and donors updating and beautifying the living spaces that are provided for survivors. 

Everything that has been done throughout this reset has been intentional and strategic. We believe that taking the time to thoughtfully rebuild now will allow EVE to better serve survivors, strengthen community partnerships, and remain a sustainable resource for years to come. 

We are incredibly thankful for the patience, encouragement, and confidence our community has shown throughout this process. Your support has reinforced the importance of this work and the critical need for services that empower and support survivors. 

For those who have asked how they can help, we encourage you to reach out. Whether through volunteering, donating, providing professional expertise, assisting with facility improvements, participating in fundraising efforts, or simply spreading awareness about our mission, community support continues to play a vital role in EVE’s future success. 

As we move forward, we look forward to sharing additional updates and continuing to work alongside our community to create safer, healthier lives for those impacted by abuse. 

We are confident that this reset was not a step backward, but rather a necessary step forward to ensure that EVE remains strong and available for survivors for many years to come. Together, we are building a stronger EVE. 

Thank you. 

Trina Rataiczak, Executive Director