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E-Newsletter September 2024

Help Us Make This House a Home!

Our recent walkthrough at Nehemiah's Way was a success! The newly renovated transitional housing units are ALMOST ready for move-in!

This is where you come in. We need your help to put the finishing touches on this safe place that will become a home for many survivors of domestic violence!

Before our first families move into the newly renovated units, we need to fundraise for several essential pieces of furniture. Items we'll be purchasing with your donation include:

➤ Nightstands

➤ Bunk Beds

➤ Dressers

➤ Arm Chairs

➤ End Tables

➤ and so much more!

Donate today to help us furnish these new living spaces for our clients. Click the button below to make a gift and learn more!

Get Ready for DVAM with Laurel House

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

Throughout October, Laurel House will be actively sharing resources on domestic violence and abuse, promoting activities for the community to show their support, and encouraging everyone to help us break the silence of domestic violence.

Important dates to remember this DVAM include:

• October 1, 6 PM - DVAM Memorial Vigil on the steps of the State Capitol in Harrisburg, hosted by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• October 5, 11 AM - Laurel House Fashion Show & Luncheon
• October 16, noon - Domestic Violence Legal Network’s DVAM Ceremony at the Montgomery County Courthouse
• October 17, all day - Wear Purple Thursday! Share your purple with the hashtag #WearPurpleDay and tag us!
• October 20, 7:30 AM - Laurel House 5K DASH Against Domestic Violence
• October 24, all day - DVAM Day of Giving
• October 26, 1 PM - Susan Hathaway-Saurman Author Event at Barnes & Noble

In addition, community members are also holding some exciting opportunities to show support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to support Laurel House and Paint with a Twist! Come on out to paint a beautiful fall picture, sip on some wine and eat yummy snacks!

Recommended for Ages 12 & Up

BYOB Ok for Ages 21 & Up

A portion of each seat and DIY Scented Candle sold in this event benefits Laurel House and their work to end domestic violence in Montgomery County.

You can be a part of the solution by learning more about domestic violence and joining us as we gear up for DVAM. Stay tuned to your inboxes and social media for ways you can participate in DVAM.

School Supply Drive Success!

We recently asked for your help in gathering school supplies for the children in our shelter, and so many generous supporters answered the call!

THANK YOU to all of the amazing donors who hosted back-to-school drives and donated brand new notebooks, pens, pencil cases, and so many more items. Thank you for helping to set up our students for a successful school year!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!

We need your help to get ready for the upcoming holiday season!

Our primary focus this year is acquiring gift cards for our families. Gift cards are an empowering means of financial support for families in our shelter, counseling programs, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing. Gift cards give parents the ability to buy gifts for their children and the autonomy to choose how to best meet their needs. Our goal is to provide $150 in gift cards to each adult and $100 in gift cards per child in each family. If you have questions or are interested in participating in our Adopt-a-Family Program, please contact Andrea Devenney at  adevenney@laurel-house.org.

In addition, we are also in search of Thanksgiving fixings and other holiday/winter needs. Please check out our Holiday Wish List below to see what our most current needs are. If you have any additional questions or would like more information, please contact Emily O’Connell at 610-277-1860 x117 or email at eoconnell@laurel-house.org.

Thank you for your support!

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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.

Online Registration is OPEN! 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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