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Project Need: $100,000
Funding
to Date:
$19,959 (%)
As of Feb 13 02:57 2012
Theme: Women and Girls
Country: United States [View country profile] info
Sponsor: John Stupfel
Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center

PO Box 25007
Portland, OR 97298
United States
503 203-1444
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Organization's Mission

We work with abused American women and children in foreign countries to provide domestic violence and child abuse advocacy, resources and tools so that they can navigate the complicated jurisdictional, legal & social international landscapes, to be able to live free of abuse either in the foreign country or back in the United States via an international toll free crisis line, 866-USWOMEN, accessible from 175 countries, serving a population estimated at 6 - 7 million American civilians overseas.

Organization's Programs

International toll free domestic violence crisis line, 866-USWOMEN. Available toll free from 175 countries, operating 24/5 6am Monday pst through Saturday 6am pst. Danger to safety relocation (airline flights back to the USA) Legal assistance to enable battered mothers to file for custody of their children and navigate the complicated legal system Self-sufficiency transitional housing program Emergency needs fund (diapers, food, temporary hotels stays, child care) Professional counseling

Organization Statistics   Financial Statistics

Paula Lucas,
Founder & Executive Director
Founded in 1999
Employees: 6
Volunteers: 50

 

Budget (2006): $ 250,000
Budget (2005): $ 185,000
Maximum Budget: $ 300,000
Overhead: 7 %
Other funding sources: US Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, Sunshine Lady Foundation, Women of the ELCA, Virgin Atlantic Airlines, Oak Foundation,
Religious Affiliation: None


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