Hi friends and family! 

On December 2, I will be participating in the Hot Chocolate Run here in Western Mass. The event benefits Safe Passage, and organization that supports, houses and advocates for survivors of domestic violence. In my work as a family outreach caseworker, I was fortunate enough to accompany one of my clients as she was introduced to the organization and then attended several meetings with domestic violence counselors, as well as a support group in which 10 women shared their stories and gave and received encouragement from each other. I witnessed the kind of excellent and essential work they do, and I only saw a tiny piece of it. 

Please think about donating any amount to help this organization keep doing great work! More info:

Safe Passage includes an emergency shelter program, individual counseling and support groups, legal services, a 24-hour hotline and more. Here are some examples of what these services cost:

$20: Emergency funds for a woman to purchase groceries or diapers
$45: A one-hour counseling session for a woman seeking help for the first time
$80: One weekly drop-in group session for survivors of domestic violence
$100: An hour of ASL interpreting for a deaf survivor's counseling session
$135: Three sessions for children who have witnessed domestic violence
$500: A month of on-call advocacy for victims of domestic violence police calls

All contributions are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt immediately after you donate.

Thank you so much for your support!  If you want to register for the event or learn more about it, visit http://hotchocolaterun.com.