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A New Year, A New Start

1/10/2020

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And so, just like that, another year is upon us. Whether with a bang or a whimper, 2020 rolled on in. The Christmas bounty and festivities done for another year, we look forward to a new start – a New Year that we hope is filled with the promise of greater things and a better life.

But many who have escaped domestic violence face a harsh reality.  How do you actually move forward when you have to choose between paying bills or buying food?  How do you access resources like the food bank when you have no transportation?  How do you improve your qualifications or gain employment when you can’t afford the gas for the car or bus fare to attend school or work? How do you address any physical or mental health concerns when you don’t have the means to get to appointments, let alone cover the cost of medications or therapy? How do you save up a damage deposit or for a rainy day if you have no disposable income? Moving forward comes at a financial cost that many survivors of domestic violence simply cannot pay.

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community, our donation room is usually well-stocked with everyday items that help our clients make ends meet.  Things like clothing, toiletries, household products and non-perishable goods can indeed be a godsend.  But what if a client wears extra small clothing and we only have medium or large?  What if her child requires a special diet and we have dozens of cans of soup, but no fresh milk or produce?  The sad truth is that even with a well-stocked donation room, many of our clients still struggle to provide for themselves and their children.  As such, we encourage anyone interested in donating to Liberty Lane to consider the advantages of gift cards.

Gift cards allow us to assist clients with basic needs that can’t be met through other means.  Because of the wide variety available, they also make it possible for us to offer the types of assistance that are usually out of the question.  How amazing would it be if we could give clients grocery cards to buy milk and produce, gas cards to help offset their transportation costs?  Or if we could turn their dream of enjoying the odd leisure activity into a reality with a movie card, for example?  Not to mention that gift cards are much easier for Liberty Lane staff to manage because they take minimal space to store and minimal time/effort to organize.  As a small non-profit organization facing huge resource challenges, this makes a world of difference for us.

It is wonderful to see the positive ripple effect that donations of all kinds can have on the families we serve.  By helping to ease the weight of financial burdens, they put our clients in a better position to pay off bills, cover healthcare expenses, and even save for a damage deposit or a rainy day.  This can do wonders for the self worth and wellbeing of not just our clients, but their children as well.  With that said, the added advantages of gift cards make this kind of donation especially beneficial.

Please know that we will always welcome and be incredibly grateful for ANY contribution to Liberty Lane!  If you have everyday items in good condition that you are looking to re-home, we would love to hear from you.  Our clients often rely upon our donation room, so it’s important to keep it stocked. However, if you are wondering what we could use most, our honest answer is that gift cards top the list by far.  They can be any denomination (preferably up to a maximum of $25 per card) and any type (e.g. for grocery stores, gas stations, discount stores, leisure activities). If you have any questions or concerns about this post, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director at 451-2120 or [email protected].
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As always, everyone at Liberty Lane would like to extend a most sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the members of our community for your continued support!  We wish you the very best in 2020!
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  • Events
    • Annual Gala
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  • PROGRAMS
    • Outreach Program
    • Residential Program
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  • Donate / Get Involved
    • Donating Goods
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    • Sponsorship
    • Sponsor a Family for Christmas
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    • What is Domestic Violence?
    • Recognizing Domestic Violence
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    • Help Yourself
    • Help Others
  • ⚠️ QUICK ESCAPE ⚠️