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Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Help change lives by breaking the cycle of domestic & sexual violence now and for future generations

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Domestic and Sexual Violence Shelter

Help change lives by breaking the cycle of domestic & sexual violence now and for future generations

Help change lives by breaking the cycle of domestic & sexual violence now and for future generations

Help change lives by breaking the cycle of domestic & sexual violence now and for future generations

Help change lives by breaking the cycle of domestic & sexual violence now and for future generations

Levette Thorne
Levette Thorne
Levette Thorne
Levette Thorne
1 Campaign |
Lincoln, United States
$50 USD 2 backers
1% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Goodbye my Darlin

Hello, my name is LeVette Thorne. I am the Executive Director of The Place at the Lake, Benton County Missouri’s only domestic and sexual violence organization.  We save lives every day by helping not only break the cycle of domestic and sexual violence in the lives of our clients, but also in future generations to come through education and prevention which helps ensure brighter futures for the lives of Benton County residents and those in the surrounding area.

This campaign will raise money for operating costs of the emergency shelter provided to clients in order for our organization to continue offering domestic and sexual violence services. This is important because our shelter is usually at full capacity with both in house and outreach clients, proving and making a definite need for the services The Place at the Lake provides.  Some people may feel that domestic violence isn’t a pressing issue in the Unites States, so I kindly ask you to complete the following exercise and see if you feel it is pertinent. ..

Imagine four of the most important women in your life (mother, sister, aunt, friend)

Picture their faces clearly!! Happy and smiling!! (But keep your eyes open so you can read!)

Are you thinking of them?!?!

Can you imagine the color of their eyes, the texture of their hair, their contagious laugh?!

Now choose one of them….

Focus specifically on just the one….

What qualities do you admire most, her kind heart, her true sense of self, her intelligence?

Breathe her in for a moment and think of all the reasons why she is so important to you!

Now imagine someone robbing her of all of the qualities you hold so dear about her.

Imagine she is one of the millions of women suffering from domestic and sexual violence each year…

What would you give to save her?

Did you know that one in four women will become victims of domestic violence in their lifetime?  It could be you that help make that statistic one in five, one in fifty, or one in two hundred. Make a pledge today, make a stand today, save a life today….save her….she is in someone’s favorite four.

What We Need:

We need to raise $5000.00 to help keep our shelter open.  This money will be used for operating expenses included but not limited to electric bills, required Missouri shelter insurances, water/ gas bill, internet for clients and staff use, food, toiletries, and shelter repair expenses.

There are several things that make Place at the Lake unique like the extent of case management, for example staff asks clients to paint a picture of how they would like to see their lives five years from now any way they want. Once that image has been conveyed Case Managers immediately start taking the steps to make their “dream” a reality! And there have been too many success stories to count!

Also our shelter is like going to grandma’s house! We have a beautiful country location surrounded by horses, a beautiful back deck and a family dominated environment! Everyone cooks, eats, and works together to help keep the house running smoothly! And while all domestic violence shelters are a true blessing our home is an actual house which is very comfortable and quiet, not institutional like by any means!

If for some reason Place at the Lake is unable to meet our entire goal, all funds raised will still be used for their original purpose which is operating expenses.

The Impact of your Contribution:

By making a contribution to Place at the Lake you will not only be helping with financial expenses you will literally be helping us break the cycle of domestic violence in our clients’ lives. YOU WILL BE HELPING CHANGE THE LIVES OF OTHERS! You will be doing this by allowing us to continue serving Benton County and the surrounding area, though we take clients from all over the United States.

It doesn’t stop in this area though. Have you ever watched rain come down on still water and witnessed the ripple effect that extends outward at the place of impact? The same thing happens with domestic violence survivors. They reach out and touch lives for the duration of their time on this earth, helping others who have suffered as well, live a life free of abuse. This makes the possibilities endless, literally endless! So while the place of impact may be Benton County Missouri the ripple effect can touch California, New York, China, Spain, etc!

Also, we need your help because Benton County is very rural area with very limited funding sources. I ask you right now to remember the special lady you had thought of in the very beginning of the exercise. Would you save her if it meant a small monetary donation? You may be telling yourself someone else will do it, maybe Place at the Lake isn’t even located in your area! While we may not be located in your area we are all connected. We are all in this country, and population of this world. So while we may not be next door neighbors per say, we are figuratively just a couple of blocks away!

Risks and Challenges:

While I mentioned before that Benton County is located in a rural part of Missouri and funding is limited, we have made a plan to conquer these hurdles by reaching out to you and explaining that YOU can make the difference in someone’s life TODAY!

Ways You Can Help:

I realize that times are tough and money is tight, so I would like to thank you in advance for the kindness and generosity you shown through your donation.

Also please share our link on your facebook, twitter, and other social media accounts! Take a second to forward this to people in your email contact list! Everything you do to help today is greatly appreciated! And one last request. Reach out to that special lady in your life that came to mind earlier. Let her know how valuable and loved she truly is! J

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