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It is our mission to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing the tools which allow women to make positive choices and lead self-sufficient lives.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHELTER NEEDS
- New or gently used baby bouncers
- High Efficiency laundry detergent
- Diapers (sizes 4-5)
- Cold and flu Medicine
- Lysol spray and wipes
- Birthday gifts for children ages 10-17 (gift cards are perfect!)
- Deodorant and body wash
- Costco gift cards
- Toilet paper
- Multicolor copy paper
- Used cell phones (do not have to function)
Karen
On December 18, 1998, Karen and her boyfriend of six months, Brad, went partying. There was a dispute and Karen found a ride home by herself. When Brad arrived, he began to beat her. The neighbor called the police. On December 21st, Karen was found to be unresponsive, her daughter called 911 and the med techs worked on her but she did not respond. Karen had slowly bled to death from a ruptured spleen from being kicked by Brad. Her ribs were broken and her head and body were severely bruised. Her boyfriend was found guilty of Second Degree Murder - Unintentional - and sentenced to 146 months.
