Mother’s Day is a special time to celebrate the love, strength and sacrifices that define motherhood. It is a day filled with hugs, handmade cards, laughter and love, all for the women who make us feel safe and cared for. For many moms experiencing domestic violence, love looks like something different.
It looks like courage.
Love looks like making the unimaginable decision to leave everything behind so their children can grow up without fear, choosing uncertainty over harm.
This Mother’s Day, imagine yourself in her place.
In an abusive household, the challenges of providing a safe environment increase exponentially. A mother who is experiencing domestic violence is not only raising children; she is protecting herself and her kids from an unsafe situation. She holds her children’s hands a little tighter, trying to stay strong for them, even when she feels overwhelmed.
That’s why places like Friendship Home matter.
Friendship Home provides a safe space for families and helps open doors to opportunities beyond just survival. Support from community members like you establishes a new beginning for mothers, allowing them a moment to exhale. Your support provides resources for growth and healing and opportunities for families to build lasting security. We walk with survivors as they move forward, and your support helps us give them resources to succeed.
We provide:
- Comfortable housing
- Support with daily needs
- Access to counseling services
- Connected community
- And much more
Our trained Child Advocates provide direct support to children and create opportunities for them to play, learn and simply be kids, allowing mothers to spend time taking care of themselves and building a secure foundation.
This Mother’s Day, give a mom a chance to create a safe and healthy future for herself and her kids.