Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.
PSALM 57:1, NLT
I’m still floating from the outpouring of generosity we saw at last month’s annual Premier Event, Everybody Always. The night took us through the inspiring and entertaining experiences of author Bob Goff and raised $140,000 to support our families and the programs and services at Sheltering Wings. My favorite part was hearing directly from a few of those families (watch at youtube.com/shelteringwings). Their inspiring courage and grit gives hope to others.
Though the event theme, Everybody Always, was based on one of Bob’s books, we didn’t realize how appropriate it would become. Our story has unfolded in ways we used to only dream about for our families: childcare subsidies, safe housing for male survivors, rental assistance for permanent housing and realigned case management.
These initiatives are creating transformational opportunities for our families, allowing us to truly be here for everybody, always.
You’ll hear more about these initiatives and how your generosity helps individuals and families feel safe, build stability and live the independent lives they crave … and deserve.
Thank you for partnering with us. If you’d like to get more involved, let us know. We’re all in this together!
Cassie Mecklenburg
Executive Director
What’s Inside?
- Carolyn’s story about how she finally broke free from her abuser — with the help of local law enforcement.
- What Happens when Someone Calls the Helpline
- The Helpline Is for More Than Emergencies
- Thanks for Making Men’s Expansion a Reality
- Volunteer Spotlight: Community Impact Director, Infrastructure, United Way of Central Indiana, Gary Woodworth
- Upcoming Events
- Premier Event Recap
- Men IN Action READ Cancelation and More Info
- And more!
