Gender Equality United States Project #7336

Support survivors escaping domestic violence

by Raphael House of Portland

Support survivors escaping domestic violence

Project Report | Dec 27, 2017
Highlights from our Holiday Program

By Jessica Walker | Grant Writer

Sorting donations

We're so excited to share photos from our annual holiday "store" – which provided 365 survivors in our programs (including 260 children) with toys, coats, kitchen appliances, and self-care items! Families were each invited to pick out free gifts and had help from their own personal shopper volunteer.

Raphael House of Portland's joy-filled Holiday Program has an enormous impact on survivors, many of whom left behind their belongings and loved ones to escape abuse.

"Yesterday I was blessed to participate in the Holiday Program. I couldn't have even imagined it would be so special and beautiful! The lovely personal shoppers treated me with such respect and care. This is my first Christmas since leaving, and I was so overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. Thank you all!"

- Lili, survivor and past resident

Our sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make this special event possible – including 50+ community donation drives and 150 volunteers who gave 570 hours in just seven days! Click here to tour our holiday store and see their hard work in action.

Holiday Program volunteers

Warm coats

Toy room

Body care items

Small appliances

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