Children exposed to domestic violence, who come into shelter with their moms, face added traumas of displacement from their homes, the loss of a parent, exposure to communal living, and the possible move to a new school. With this new transition comes the stress of losing old friends and making new ones.

Besides all the uncertainties and worries, obtaining school supplies adds another thing to stress over for both kid and mom – she being preoccupied with making sure her child has all necessary supplies for a first day, and the child being concerned about fitting in.

Thankfully, with the support from our community, school supplies for the school year are one less thing our clients need to worry about: a recent donor brought in brand new backpacks, each filled with various items needed for school, such as notebooks, rulers, and pencils.

Whether it’s backpacks, hygiene products, food, or financial contributions, you make the difference in survivors’ lives! If you would like to contribute much needed items for our clients, please visit our wishlist .