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E-Newsletter: August 2024

Meet Our New Executive Director!

The Board of Directors of Laurel House is pleased to announce the selection of Stacy Dougherty as Laurel House's next Executive Director!

With an impressive background, including a master's degree in public administration from West Chester University, and over 15 years of dedicated service at Laurel House, Stacy's deep-rooted passion for our mission and the community we serve positions her perfectly to lead Laurel House into its next chapter. Stacy will assume the role of Executive Director effective November 1st.

The Board and staff extend our heartfelt gratitude to Beth Sturman for her 19 years of service as Laurel House's Executive Director. Her contributions to our organization and community have been invaluable, and we wish her well in her much-deserved retirement.

A Sneak Peak at Transitional Housing!

Nehemiah's Way, our historic Transitional Housing unit of over 20 years, is currently undergoing much-needed renovations.

Construction began in January and is expected to be completed this summer! Some of the changes currently underway in the renovation include:

➤ Expanding our capacity from 5 apartment units to 6 apartment units;

➤ Making one unit fully ADA accessible by adding a wheelchair ramp;

➤ Installing all new HVAC units to eliminate the need for window air conditioners;

➤ Updating electrical and plumbing.

We are looking forward to being able to help 6 new families move into the Nehemiah’s Way Transitional Housing building when the needed renovation work is finished! Before we can move them in though, we'll need your help for one more crucial step...

Stay tuned for more information!

Planned Giving: Introducing The 1980 Legacy Society

Did you know that August is National Make a Will Month? 

We'd like to honor Make A Will Month by inviting you to learn about our new Planned Giving Program and the Laurel House 1980 Legacy Society.

Benefits of joining The 1980 Legacy Society include:

➤ Invitations to Special Events

➤ Listing on Website and Publications

➤ Legacy Certificate and Pin

Laurel House is the legacy of our Founding Mothers' vision for a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence. Become a part of our story today and consider making a planned gift to Laurel House.

For more information or any questions about the Laurel House 1980 Legacy Society, please contact our Development Office at 610-277-1860 x. 102 or development@laurel-house.org.

Your Support in Action

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We welcome our friends and family members who commit to our future support through a bequest, beneficiary designation or other planned gift. Thank you for your continued support in our efforts to end domestic violence!

Tickets are on sale now for Laurel House's Breaking the Silence Luncheon on Thursday, September 26,

at 11:30 AM at the Radnor Hotel.

This year's luncheon will feature keynote speaker Lynn Fairweather, MSW, President of Presage Consulting and Training LLC and an abuse survivor who has worked in the domestic violence response and prevention field for the past 30 years. We will also be honoring Diane Simovich, Founder and President of BW NICE (Business Women Networking Involving Charity & Education).

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5, 2024, for our annual Fashion Show and Luncheon!



Our Fashion Show is an afternoon of fabulous fashion, photos, raffles, and more! Our event is BYOB and will feature fantastic food. Doors Open at 11:00 AM, and the show starts at 12:00 PM.

This year’s show will feature fashions from Shekala’s Family Heritage Gift Shop for the second year in a row!

All proceeds will benefit Laurel House.

Join us on October 20th, 2024, for our annual 5K DASH and 2 Mile Walk Against Domestic Violence.

Join us at the Upper Gwynedd Township Building for a morning of running, food, and fun, all while raising funds and awareness for survivors of domestic violence.

Proceeds will go directly to support Laurel House’s shelter and services.

Laurel House provides services to anyone impacted by domestic violence and abuse. If you, or someone you know, is being impacted by domestic abuse, call Laurel House's confidential, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-642-3150 or text "HOPE" to 85511.

Not sure if you're experiencing abuse? You can still call. We're here for you.

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