GQ: Domestic Violence Shelter

”EVERYBODY HURTS, SOMETIMES” - R.E.M.

WHAT IS IT?
Our group is growing- and we know some generous hearts here want to make a difference…. We will be providing opportunities for our members to “Give back” on a quarterly basis - aka ”GQ”

HOW IT WORKS:
Each quarter we’ll highlight a different charity or organization we’re working together to help.

WHAT WE WILL DO:
We are collecting donations for Domestic Violence shelters in the area- to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Oct)- —See the requested item list below the scary statistics!

WARNING- the statistics below may shock and disgust you!!

• Over 1 in 3 women (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime

• An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a single year.

• Nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by a partner and reported it having a related impact on their functioning.

• 1 in 6 women (16.2%) and 1 in 19 men (5.2%) in the US have been a victim of stalking at some point during their lifetime in which they felt fearful or believed that they (or someone close to them) would be harmed or killed.

**After absorbing those scary numbers - I can confidently GUARANTEE you KNOW one or more people affected by Domestic Violence—-

🙋🏻‍♀️ <——- It’s me- Hi, my name is Jessica- and I am a domestic violence survivor!

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Now on to the GOOD!

The shelter can use-

• Gently used clothing and shoes for Children, teens and women (all sizes!)

• Any NEW toiletries/personal care items - like shampoo, soap, disposable razors, Toothpaste/brushes, combs, picks, hairbrushes, Deodorant, etc (Even your stash of tiny free ones you swiped from your hotel rooms is helpful!)

• Books/puzzles/boardgames- (used or new, and for all ages) these make a good positive distraction while in shelter

• Diapers/pullups- larger sizes 3,4,&5 are most commonly needed

• Feminine hygiene products- (All types)

Simply bring any of these items to any group event during October- Comment or message Hosts Jessica or Carmen with questions. Thank you in advance!