Sue volunteers at the emergency support service that helped her at a time of need, but as demand for help soars the centre’s greatest Christmas wish is to keep its doors open next year. Source: When Sue fled 5,000km to escape her abusive ex, these women ‘saved’ her. Now she’s giving back
Tag: domestic violence
Woman gives back to domestic violence shelter that helped save her life as a teen
Mary & Martha House has been saving lives for 40 years. One of those lives is Kellie, who donated $5,000 to the shelter that helped give so much to her. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Over the years, ABC Action News has been taking action against domestic violence and showing inspirational stories of survivors transforming their…
Area nonprofit raises awareness about domestic violence
Members of the community are invited to learn about domestic violence by viewing a series of online educational videos that outline the problem and how residents can help. Safe Journey, a Union City-based nonprofit that advocates for and assists domestic violence victims, welcomes any and all interested parties to view the tutorials as a means…
Washington Redskins Cheerleaders Team Up With Fear 2 Freedom To Provide Care Packages
Tuesday evening was a powerful night for the Washington Redskins cheerleaders and the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation as they partnered with Fear 2 Freedom to put together 150 care packages for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. Fear 2 Freedom (F2F), a non-profit organization founded by Rosemary Trible in 2011, hosts ‘Celebration…
Martina McBride’s charity helps local organization
Fans of country singer Martina McBride are working together to help a local group this week. In conjunction with McBride’s concert engagement at the LaPorte County Fair on Friday, members of Team Music is Love, the singer’s charity initiative, will be on hand to prepare some of McBride’s favorite dishes for a women’s shelter in…
Mudstock players get dirty for charity
Some came for fun and some came for the competition, but they all got down and dirty at Saturday’s Mudstock at Three Forks Harbor. “We don’t have mud volleyball — we play indoors,” said mud-covered Jade Tigilau, who is from California and in her second year at Bacone College. “Just moving in the mud is…