Missing Christmas? Shop for survivors of domestic violence at Sheltering Wings
DANVILLE, Ind. (7/22/21) – Imagine fleeing your home with only what you can quickly throw into a trash bag. That’s how Alicia S. and many others arrive at Sheltering Wings, a provider of emergency housing and resources for survivors of domestic violence. And that’s why the center celebrates Christmas in July each year – and asks the community to contribute to its Wish List.
“Alicia had left her abuser and was living in her car,” said Executive Director Cassie Mecklenburg. “She’d lost everything, including custody of her children, and was jumping from one abusive relationship to another. She came to Sheltering Wings with nothing.”
Now, Alicia has her children back, lives independently and is engaged to be married.
“The Wish List is for basic necessities that we all need to live comfortably: sheets, shower curtains, cleaning supplies, shaving cream,” Mecklenburg said. “Once residents don’t have to worry about having a toothbrush, they can focus on finding a job, getting an education and building a new, independent life.”
Mecklenburg encourages people to gather in groups to collect items. The Wish List is available at shelteringwings.org/ChristmasinJuly. For those who prefer online shopping, the list is also on Amazon.
Christmas in July is presented by Pools of Fun.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2021
CONTACT
Paige Vanzo, Development Director
(317) 386-5049 | pvanzo@shelteringwings.org
Since 2002, Sheltering Wings has helped more than 20,000 domestic abuse survivors take control of their lives. With the launch of freedomideserve.com, our goal is to create trauma-informed communities through training that can break the cycle of domestic violence. We continue to offer emergency housing, life skills training, children’s services and community-based prevention and education in a welcoming, Christ-centered environment to both men and women. It doesn’t have to be this way. Visit freedomideserve.com.
