Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recap |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a time to remember those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, celebrate survivors, and raise awareness in an effort to prevent future violence. Laurel House staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers participated in a variety of events in recognition of DVAM. We are very grateful to all who joined us in these efforts. |
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This year’s DVAM theme was #Every1KnowsSome1. This theme served as a reminder it is likely that someone you know has experienced or is currently going through domestic abuse, regardless of whether or not you know about it.
Laurel House staff spent the last several months collecting stories from survivors and their loved ones. These stories were compiled, some being made into videos, in an effort to spread awareness about domestic abuse.
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In order to stay mindful of COVID-19, we offered educational programs through a series of webinars throughout October. Webinar topics ranged from how faith leaders could support survivors to discussing domestic violence from the perspectives of both survivors and abusers. |
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We held our annual 5K DASH Against Domestic Violence virtually, and thanks to your support, we raised over $14,000! We appreciate everyone who participated and hope to see you in person next year! Special thanks to our sponsors for helping make it possible!
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Our staff and community members also participated in "Wear Purple Thursday" on October 21!
Wearing purple is just one of several ways to help spread awareness about domestic violence and show support to survivors that Laurel House and other organizations serve on a daily basis.
Although the 21st was the official "Wear Purple Thursday," some staff members at Laurel House, other agencies, and community members wore purple all month long.
Thank you for showing survivors that their community believes them and supports them!
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Finally, Beth Sturman, Executive Director, participated in a roundtable discussion about the impact of guns in a home where domestic abuse is occurring on children. Participants included Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Director Joel Fein, Julie Bancroft from the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, representatives from CeaseFire PA, and other staff from CHOP. |
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Now that Domestic Violence Awareness Month is over, we want to thank everyone for helping us spread awareness about domestic abuse. Your support helps deepen our impact and gives those affected by domestic violence a chance for a better life.
Thank you for making our work possible!
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How Can I Help After DVAM? |
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While Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be over, domestic violence never takes a break and happens year-round. There is still a lot of work to be done. Below are some ways you can continue to support Laurel House.
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Laurel House is once again participating in this year's Amazing Raise! The Amazing Raise is a month of giving that matches a percentage of each donation made.
Thanks to our generous supporters, we're currently over 70% of the way to our goal!
October 29 is the last day to make a donation. Click Here to donate to Laurel House!
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Celebrating the Holidays with Laurel House |
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You can help us ensure that our clients have the best holiday season possible by helping us with our Adopt-a-Family program and/or our Wish List!
Typically, Laurel House's Adopt-a-Family program would consist of donors purchasing items from a family's "holiday list" and returning the gifts to Laurel House to be given to the family.
With the public health crisis continuing to develop and change every day, the Adopt-a-Family program will only allow for gift card purchases this year.
Gift cards are an empowering means of financial support for families in our shelter, counseling programs, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing. Gift cards give parents the ability to buy gifts for their children, as well as other essential, basic needs.
In addition to gift cards, any donations of groceries and household items on our wish list are greatly appreciated. Click Here for the full wish list.
In order to allow each family time to purchase gifts, groceries, and more, please make arrangements to get us your donations by December 3!
For more information about the holidays, please email us at info@laurel-house.org, or call us at 610-277-1860 x 117.
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Capital Campaign $50K Match |
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As the Safe Haven Center nears completion, an anonymous donor has reached out and offered to match all donations, up to $50,000 made towards the Safe Haven Center between now and December 31, 2021. That is up to $100,000 towards the Safe Haven Center! Help us reach our goal today!
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For our 24-hour hotline, call 1-800-642-3150 OR Text "HOPE" to 85511 |
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