A letter from a client to her L.I. Against Domestic Violence counselor:

 

“You were a Ray of Hope”

Dear Jessica,

I don’t know if you remember me, but I think of you so very often. You helped me tremendously with my recovery from the abuse I endured.

 I just wanted to reach out to say thank you, because the tools you gave me empowered me. You guided me to know the power I possessed within me. You also taught me to listen to my inner voice.   I released the feeling of shame and embraced the beautiful gift of empowerment.

 I now have my life back. You were a ray of hope in what seemed like a hopeless situation. You will forever be a part of my story and healing.

 With Love - D.

Dear Friends:

When our clients reach out to us for the first time, they are living in some of the darkest days of their lives. Our role is to help them to find their inner light and empower them to let it grow. That light can grow into a fire, and fuel a bright future filled with hope. A future that is free of violence, that is a future we all deserve. We cultivate hope, and so can you.

Every donation, YOUR donation, provides a light in a dark situation

 

Every donation helps to ensure no hotline call goes unanswered, no person or child needing
shelter gets turned away and no client seeking support walks this path alone.

 

Be our hope this holiday season, support our services so we can support them.

$25.00       Provides prevention education to 30 students or community members

               $50.00       Provides 2 hours of crisis services through our 24-Hour Hotline

               $100.00     Provides dinner to our Safe Harbor Shelter residents for an entire  week

               $225.00     Provides 3 hours of legal services for our most vulnerable clients

               $500.00     Provides 6 hours for an advocate to attend court with a client    

              $1,000.00  Provides 3 months of counseling services for an entire family

 

On behalf of all of us here at LIADV, and those we serve, thank you.
May you have a peaceful and healthy holiday season and a hope-filled New Year!

 

 Colleen Merlo, LMSW - Executive Director   

Eric Fishon - Board President