Healing a Woman's Soul; 2020

Dear Friends of Healing a Woman's Soul, Inc.,
These last few months have been different and difficult times for so many in our country. Workers, seniors, children, businesses, and especially victims of domestic violence have struggled. Although some of our in-person programs have been postponed, our volunteers and board members continue to support individual victims and shelters in the Greater Capitol Region.
Below, see some of the things we were able to do through the support and donations of people like you.

And after you read these short stories, visit our website and donate to help our mission of ending Domestic Violence, one Woman at a time.

What we have been doing

• A New Day: Offering a grant of up to $500 for furniture and home essentials to women moving into a new home. This project is offered in partnership with the Columbia County Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Hudson, NY. 
  • The Bank of Greene County supports this and you can too, by donating here
• Education: Healing a Woman's Soul meets with secular and non-profit organizations to host booths at public events to educate the public about Domestic Violence and offer resources for those seeking help.
  (More than 12 different organizations and or public events even in 2020!)

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• Prayer: Mother Anne Curtin and our volunteer clergy offer Prayer and Spiritual Guidance.
  More than 143 individual calls - even while unable to get into the halfway houses/shelters.
  • We are excited to announce that Mtr. Anne has recently begun meeting virtually with women in a halfway house for Bible Study. 
    
    
• Distributing to shelters: Our volunteers have given extravagantly during 2020 to meet the unexpected needs brought on by the lockdowns. Our board members have gathered and delivered more than 25 car loads of personal care items, clothes, cleaning products, luggage, gift bags, food and household items.
  • There has been a huge need with women and their children staying in shelters longer.

Coronavirus and violence at home
"In this corona era, many local communities are reporting up to a 50% decrease in 911 calls in general but a 20% increase in domestic violence calls. There is no surprise here. When we first heard the news of orders to shelter in place, many of us immediately thought about what that would mean for women and children who are battered or sexually abused in their homes. Basically it meant being locked up with one’s abuser, having limited access to help from the outside, and limited opportunity to escape." ~ Shelter worker

Look on the Healing a Woman's Soul website for resources and emergency hotline numbers.

​Did you know there are children in shelters?
One generous donor filled two car loads with toys and educational materials for children in the shelters.
Local shelters have said that with children in school remotely, there are needs for them to be able to work on their classes while they are  in shelters. Computers, School supplies and desks are in demand.
We have been looking for donations to assist them with these needs.

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​Your Donations Matter
Your donations allow us to continue assisting women and children.
See the HAWS donate page to choose how you can make a gift.
Thank you for your partnership and financial support. May God Bless you in these uncertain times.

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