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E-Newsletter: November 2024

Get Ready for #GivingTuesday!

Did you know that we're almost two weeks out from #GivingTuesday?

#GivingTuesday is held each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (December 3, 2024). Everyone has a part to play in working to end domestic violence on #GivingTuesday and every day throughout the year.

Planning on giving this #GivingTuesday? Here are some tips to maximize your donation:

➤ Find out if your employer matches donations! Search for your company using the Double the Donation plugin on our website or on our donation form.

➤ Turn your Giving Tuesday gift into a monthly donation! Giving monthly impacts daily and is one of the easiest ways to make a meaningful impact.

➤ Adopt a Family! For our Adopt-a-Family Program, our primary focus is providing gift cards for our families. Holiday Wish List donations are also appreciated!

➤ Encourage your community to participate!

Please consider giving a gift in any amount and #GiveForDV!

Help Laurel House Prepare for the Holidays!

We need your help to get ready for the upcoming holiday season!

Our primary focus this year is acquiring gift cards for our families. Gift cards give parents in our shetler, counseling, rapid rehousing, and transitional housing programs the ability to buy gifts for their children and the autonomy to choose how to best meet their needs. Our goal is to provide $150 in gift cards to each adult and $100 in gift cards per child in each family. If you have questions or are interested in participating in our Adopt-a-Family Program, please contact Andrea Devenney at adevenney@laurel-house.org.

In addition, we are also in search of Thanksgiving fixings and other holiday/winter needs. Please check out our Holiday Wish List to see what our most current needs are. If you have any additional questions or would like more information, please contact Emily O’Connell at 610-277-1860 x117 or email at eoconnell@laurel-house.org.

Thank you for your support!

Beth Sturman's Retirement Party

We're so grateful for the dozens of friends and supporters of Laurel House who joined us for Beth Sturman's retirement party! Thank you for joining us for an evening to reflect on an enduring 19-year legacy of service to survivors of domestic violence. Laurel House would not be the organization it is today without Beth's incredible leadership.

Beth’s passion has transformed lives, expanded safe spaces, and helped shape essential services like our Domestic Abuse Response Team. Her impact will be felt for generations, empowering survivors and creating a community rooted in resilience and hope.

Beth, thank you for inspiring us all. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!

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Community Support for Laurel House During the Holidays!

In addition to our Adopt-a-Family program, donations of Holiday Wish List items are also greatly appreciated. Check out some community supporters hosting Holiday Wish List drives and supporting Laurel House this holiday season!

Our dear friends at The Woman's Club of Suburban Philadelphia are supporting Laurel House and so many other amazing organizations during this year's annual fall fundraiser!

From now until November 23, mention the Woman's Club while shopping at Flirt Boutique in Blue Bell to receive 10% off your purchase AND have 10% donated to the Woman's Club. Proceeds will be donated to Laurel House and many other local nonprofits.

Give Thanks by Giving Back!

This Thanksgiving season, we’re grateful for our friends at Vision + Fitness and LOVE for supporting families in need—and they invite you to join!

Throughout the month of November, Vision + Fitness and LOVE are hosting a Holiday Wish List Donation Drive to bring joy and comfort to our community.

From now through November 30, you can drop off gift cards, grocery items, and household essentials in the donation boxes in both Vision and LOVE.

During the month of December, Laurel House will be the nonprofit partner for RoundUp at the Collegeville location of Kimberton Whole Foods!

Rounding Up at the Register gives you the opportunity to give back to your local community every time you shop. When you check out at the register, you’ll have the option to round up to the nearest dollar, and the difference will be donated to Laurel House throughout December. You can opt to donate more (up to $20), if you wish.

Throughout the holiday season, our friends at Let's Get Zen Yoga will be hosting a collection drive for Laurel House! You can drop off Wish List items in their Collection Box at the studio or leave a cash donation in the Collection Jar.

You can also ring in the new year with us at a donation-based 108 Sun Salutations Class at 11 AM on January 1, 2025!

All donors will be entered into a drawing on January 1 to win a FREE month of yoga!

We're bringing back the Shifting Spaces Art Show in 2025!

Know a student looking to help in the fight against domestic violence? The Shifting Spaces Art Show is an opportunity to spread positive messaging about healthy relationships and influence friends, family, and more to value respect, safety, and trust in relationships.

The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, January 9, 2025. The showcase will be in February!

We are delighted to share that our Annual Gala to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Laurel House will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Sheraton Valley Forge.



Please join us to enjoy a fabulous evening of dinner and dancing along with the opportunity to participate in a silent auction while learning more about the mission of Laurel House.

All proceeds will fund our lifesaving programs and services for survivors of domestic violence.

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.

Not sure if you're experiencing abuse? You can still call. We're here for you.

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