YWCA GREENWICH's Fundraiser:
YWCA Greenwich Connecticut
BENEFITING: YWCA GREENWICH
EVENT: 2017 Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge Division I
THE STORY:
Domestic Violence is the most reported violent crime in Greenwich. Last year, YWCA Greenwich responded to 4,149 hotline and crisis calls. We had 3,442 in-person contacts, and held 2,554 counseling sessions.
One in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. We all know someone.
We all must help #breakthesilence
$2,500.00 will provide scholarships for children impacted by Domestic Violence, allowing them participate in YWCA programs.
$1,000.00 will provide emergency shelter for a family for five nights.
$500.00 will provide meals and food for victims of Domestic Violence without the resources to provide for their families.
$250.00 will provide Domestic Violence prevention training for community members.
$100.00 will provide a shelter kit of supplies for a family who may have nothing at all.
$50.00 will provide school supplies for a child in shelter.
