Dear Friends,
The month of April is not yet over, and it feels like so much has happened already and there is still more to come. I am so excited to share the groundbreaking news of Hope House. Yes, you read correctly…we have broken ground on our new transitional housing facility and are one step closer to building a home where survivors can restart their lives.
We had a target date to complete the project in 2020, however, due to COVID and its effect on the building industry, we had to take a step back. Now in 2022, we are one step closer to building Hope.
We also have our SuperHERO gala coming up in just over a week. If you have not gotten your tickets yet, there is still a chance to do so! We are celebrating the Hero in all of us – that part of you that has continued to push forward in times of turmoil and give selflessly to the well-being of others. This will be a fun event where we can all gather and continue to raise money for our Hope House capital campaign. We have some great items we will be auctioning off, as well as some amazing getaways. I know we can all use a little break – become a sponsor and get your tickets here.
I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Ball on April 30th! And for those of you who won't be able to attend, you can still support Hope House by donating here.
With appreciation,
Mark
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Helpline - The Start to a New Life |
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WTLC provides trauma-informed care to all survivors, starting from the very first time they reach out to us. This begins with our bilingual telephone service, which we call Helpline. Advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take the calls of survivors seeking help – whether that involves an immediate shelter stay or community-based services like counseling and legal advocacy. Not only does Helpline provide support to survivors in crisis, but our staff also helps provide education and resources to concerned friends and family members, as well as referrals to partner organizations for callers who are not survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, but who need other kinds of help. |
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The Stigma Behind Mental Health |
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Navigating life with a mental health condition can be tough, and the isolation, blame, and secrecy that is often encouraged by stigma can create huge challenges to reaching out, getting needed support, and living well. Learning how to avoid and address stigma is important for all of us, especially when you realize stigma’s effects (NAMI, 2022). Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. One of the most impactful actions all of us can contribute to is ending the stigma around mental illness - this begins by talking about it with your family, friends, peers, and cultural and religious groups.
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On April 30th, 2022, WTLC is hosting its 5th Annual Ball, "SuperHERO Ball," at the Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. This event brings together 200 people dedicated to ending domestic violence and human trafficking through an evening of dinner, dancing, and lively auctions. We invite you to join us in raising over $90,000 to end the cycle of violence. |
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