Just in the past few weeks, our team gathered to pray over and celebrate a client moving out of emergency housing into her own apartment. There were hugs and happy tears as we honored the hard, hard work it took for her to gain safety and stability.

At the same time, we were devastated to learn of another domestic violence tragedy in Central Indiana.

It’s so hard to hold these two life-changing moments together. I find comfort in prayer – and I find comfort in you.

You continue to step up to support survivors – and they need you now more than ever.

Christmas in July is Sheltering Wings’ annual tradition when we honor what you’ve made possible in the first half of the year – and ask for your support to get through the coming months.

Hear the full story about Christmas in July here.

Your gifts during Christmas in July create the ladder survivors need to start climbing towards stability. Our Christmas in July theme is Give. Gather. Learn. And Share.

This year, during Christmas in July, your gift will have double the impact. All gifts through July 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 thanks to a group of generous donors.

Your financial gifts are the foundation survivors stand on. You provide rental and childcare assistance. You provide funds to help with car repairs and gas. You make this work possible.

On top of those monetary gifts, we invite you to Gather, Learn and Share – all ways to further this mission.

Host a wish list drive to gather essential needs. We are reliant on you – our community – to make sure our families have what they need.

Learn how you can help prevent abuse by attending a Sheltering Wings training. Or, invite our Prevention Team to present at your church, group or business.

And finally, share. Share the mission of Sheltering Wings. Help us reach survivors who need our services and other community members who will support them.

Your gifts this Christmas in July will be life changing. That’s not an overstatement.

To give – and have your gift matched – or to see the essentials wish list and learn more about Christmas in July, visit SheltringWings.org/Christmas-in-July or visit our social media pages.

Every year, we see lives transform. We see survivors find their strength and rebuild their futures. And that’s all because of you.