We Wear Lavender Bracelets
to symbolize our unity and to remind us we are not alone
This Valentine's Day & NCDSV
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Corporate Fundraising
The long-running HopeLine program collects no-longer-used wireless phones and equipment in any condition from any service provider. The used phones are either refurbished or recycled. With the funds raised from the sale of the refurbished phones, Verizon Wireless donates wireless phones and airtime to victims, and provides funding and other contributions to non-profit domestic violence shelters and prevention programs across the country.
How to Respond to End Domestic Violence
This video will help you learn about domestic violence so you'll feel comfortable talking to someone who might be a victim.
Up to $2,000 to Victims of DV
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Amy's Courage Fund is named in honor of Amy Lynne Latus and the many other victims who suffer in silence. We all know an Amy -- she's the girl next door or the woman standing in front of you at the grocery store. She's your sister, your mother, your friend, your coworker or maybe even you. In addition to inflicting physical, psychological and emotional abuse, abusers often financially control their victims - forcing them to quit their jobs, giving minimal allowances to pay for household needs, and taking steps to ruin their credit. The Amy's Courage Fund was established to alleviate the financial constraints that often prevent a victim from escaping abuse. Amy's Courage Fund provides emergency financial assistance of up to $2,000 to victims of domestic violence and their children to meet their immediate needs after escaping an abusive home.
Since 2003, we have provided more than $600,000 in emergency financial assistance to families throughout the country, helping them to establish a new life free by paying for:
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Help to Get Your Smile Restored
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Give Back A Smile
Survivors know that bruises and scars will fade but broken and missing teeth will not. Our generous dentists erase that memory by restoring the smiles at no cost to the survivor. |
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The Gabe Kapler Foundation is a family run, non-profit foundation dedicated to stopping domestic violence.
Our goal is to empower victims of abuse to stop the violence perpetuated against them by giving them the tools to live self-sufficient, violence-free lives.
We also focus on preventing the children living in abusive environments from becoming lifelong victims or from becoming future abusers.
Memorial Foundations Making a Difference
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Lillian Smith Foundation
Rockwall, TX |
Mary Byron Foundation
Louisville, KY | ||
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Although no women’s shelters existed and very few wives ever left their husbands for domestic abuse back then, Lillian found the strength and fortitude to take their young son, Johnny, and flee all the way from LA to Miami.
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Exactly one year after Mary's murder, Jefferson Co. became the first community to institute automated telephone notification for crime victims and other concerned citizens. |
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Artistic Foundations Making a Difference
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Survivors Art Foundation
Westhampton, NY |
Domestic Violence Series Foundation
Lutz, FL | ||
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is empowering trauma survivors with effective expressive outlets via internet art gallery, outreach programs, national exhibitions, publications and development of employment skills. |
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is a series of Nine Original Oil Paintings and Limited Edition Prints by depicting the emotional phases a woman endures when in and coming out of an abusive relationship. |
Inspirational Foundations & Funds
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Carolyn Thomas Foundation
Waco, TX |
R.O.S.E. Fund
Regaining One's Self Esteem
Wakefield, MA | ||
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Carolyn's miraculous, powerful, and inspirational story has touched so many that various media outlets have been attracted to her and continues to be attracted to her story. |
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The ROSE Scholarship provides financial assistance to women survivors of DV to be applied to tuition and expenses at any accredited college or university in New England. |
My name is Carolyn Thomas and this is my story. I was born in Midland, Texas, on July 26, 1970. Raised by my grandmother and mother. I grew up in a strong, faith environment and attended church on a regular basis. During high school I participated and excelled in track and drama.
I grew up carefree and enjoyed spending time with my friends and mom. After graduation from Midland High School, I moved to Waco, Texas. I attended a local community college. I later decided to explore the workforce in Waco and worked various jobs.
In 1995, I met the man who would change my life forever. Throughout our eight year relationship, I was caged from the outside world. I experienced helplessness, powerlessness, isolation, control, manipulations, fear, intimidation, and loss of self by an abusive partner on various levels. The abusive relationship progressed to a lethal plateau over time.
On December 5, 2003, I suffered catastrophic facial injuries when my abuser shot me at point-blank range. I was not expected to live.By God's hand I Survived. I had 11 reconstructive surgeries at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas over a two year period. While recovering I discovered my purpose, to tell my story to all willing to listen.
http://www.carolyn-thomas.org/
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Stacey A. Branchini co-founded
It Happened to Alexa Foundation after her daughter was brutally raped. They provide women who have been victims of rape or sexual assault with limited amount of financial assistance to defray costs of transportation and housing, in order that the family may attend and take part in the criminal justice proceedings and support the victim at this most difficult time. They want to encourage sexual assault victims to report to law enforcement and promote effective prosecution of sex crimes.
What Should I Do/Expect as a Rape Survivor or Support Person?
- What is the legal definition of rape?
- What is the best course of action immediately after someone is raped?
- If she decides not to report to police, should a rape victim still go to the hospital?
- Are there other legal avenues available to the rape victim besides criminal prosecution?
- He's out on bail and I'm afraid, what can I do?
- She's not acting like I would expect a rape victim to act. Is that unusual?
- How do I know what she's feeling?
- Why is family so important to a rape victim?
- What can I do to support her?
- How long will it take for her to recover?
- What should I avoid doing or saying?
- I think she needs counseling, but she rejects the suggestion, what can I do?
- What other financial resources are available to victims?
It Happened to Alexa Foundation's provenance is a brutal one. In the fall of 1999, Tom and Stacey Branchini drove their daughter, Alexa, from Lewiston to Boston, where she would be starting school at Boston University. Ten days later they received a call telling them that Alexa had been raped and was recovering in a hospital in Boston. The perpetrator had been apprehended, and a trial was impending.
Photo by Linda E. Gellman
Alexa’s trial was exceedingly difficult and drawn-out, explains Executive Director Ellen Augellos, involving as it did rigorous cross-examinations and accusations that it had been consensual sex instead of rape.
“But she remained strong and determined,” Augellos says, “knowing that she had her parents’ love and support backing her.”
After 18 grueling months, the trial finally got underway. It lasted for six weeks, during which time Alexa and her parents spent a total of 27 days in Boston. The trial resulted in Alexa’s attacker being sentenced to 40 to 45 years in prison.
It Happened to Alexa Foundation's was founded by the Branchini after Tom and Stacey considered two things:
- how important it was that they were able to be with Alexa during her emotionally taxing trial;
- and that their presence at the trial required more money than many families in similar circumstances can afford.
Shelter Grants
She gave hope to women who lacked opportunity, self-esteem and financial support.
Now her legacy of love lives on through the
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation,
which she began in 1996.
Our mission is to
Joyful Heart Foundation
Mariska Hargaitay uses her actress talents every time she plays detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order:SVU Special Victim's Unit to boldly breakdown stereotypes and be a role model for improving how sexual assault are treated. It is no accident She is the daughter of sex screen goddess, Jayne Mansfield.
As a woman, it's gratifying to play a part that's a multi-layered challenge. Olivia is not only a competent, street-smart cop, she's an empathetic woman who can respond compassionately to victims of terrible crimes without compromising her professionalism." -- Mariska
Mariska's work on Law & Order has prompted her to help real-life survivors of sexual assault. In 2002, she founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, which is dedicated to introducing dolphin-human therapy to survivors of sexual assault. Working hand in hand with rape-crisis centers and counselors, the Joyful Heart Foundation synthesizes all of the components of the healing process (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental) into one therapeutic experience.
Mariska sits on the board of the Mount Sinai SAVI (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention) program and has done public service announcements for NBC's "The More You Know" campaign, as well as for Safe Horizons, a national advocacy program for victims of crime and abuse and has lent her time and resources to the Santa Monica Rape Crisis Treatment Center.
