The Rachel & Troy Foundation was created in memory of Rachel and Troy Engle to assist and support agencies that educate, support, and care for children and families who are victims of abuse. We are grateful to Ron and Sue Gamza, and the entire Foundation, for their consistent and unwavering support of Laurel House and the people we serve.

Essential Utilities and Aqua Pennsylvania have been loyal supporters of Laurel House since 2005. For over 130 years, Aqua has been providing water and wastewater services to millions of people across the country. Their support will help to enable us to relocate our shelter and expand support services to those impacted by domestic violence in Montgomery County. 

Laurel House and Montgomery County's Your Way Home recently sponsored an event featuring author and domestic abuse survivor Lovern Gordon. Ms. Gordon is the Founder and President of the Love Life Now Foundation, Inc. Ms. Gordon shared her story of survival, triumph, and inspiration to a crowd that included domestic violence survivors, agency and shelter workers, and more.

Ms. Gordon's memoir, The Legacy He Left Me, details the abuse and violence Ms. Gordon witnessed at the hands of her father, then later in her own relationship. Since then, she has created awareness in multiple cities by hosting events year round, which have in turn raised thousands of dollars that have benefited shelters in various cities. She believes prevention and awareness are key in helping to eradicate this issue, which are cornerstones of Laurel House's mission.

This year's virtual event means your pace, your place! Since this year's event is virtual and will not be a timed race, we are unable to give awards to the fastest runners. Instead of medals this year, award will be given to the Top Fundraising Individual, Top Fundraising Team, and the Largest Team.

Registration is officially open! We are offering an early-bird registration fee to those who sign up before September 30th. For those who register, we will be offering a virtual eight-week "Couch to 5K" training program. Click here to sign up today! Register before September 12th to get your t-shirt.

Interested in sponsoring our event? We'd love to work with you! Click here to learn more and for the list of sponsorship benefits.

On September 18th , The 4 Local Foundation will be hosting a unique beer tasting experience for the craft beer lover while raising funds for Laurel House. The event will now be held from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at Blueprint Brewery.

This year's event will be a rodizio style beer tasting type event where a group of attendees are seated at a table for the entirety of the event and the breweries will rotate around to each table to talk about their beer and their brewery. Unlike a normal beer tasting festival, the breweries will be bringing cans instead of kegs. Their cans will be in a cooler at each table, and one of the attendees will be the “bartender” for the table. Each brewery’s representative will then talk about their featured beer and answer any questions before they move to the next table.

To book a table now, click here.

This year's theme for the month is #Every1KnowsSome1. Everyone has a story, whether it's their own or witnessing someone else's unfold. Stories can be a powerful tool in the healing process, allowing us to communicate with people who understand and in turn, benefit from hearing a shared experience.

Are you interested in sharing your story? Click here to tell us about it. You can submit anonymously, with an alias, or with your name.

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.