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The title of each nonprofit links to its Donation Page when possible. The website at the end of the description links to the nonprofit’s Home Page.

Partner Organizations

LifeWorks
LifeWorks transitions youth and families from crisis to safety and success. Providing a comprehensive safety net of services in Austin, Lifeworks serves 10,000+ individuals annually through thirteen programs. Services include outreach & housing for homeless youth, Youth/Adult Counseling, Youth Development, GED, Youth Resource Center, and programs addressing the needs of foster care youth. www.lifeworksweb.org

Registered Organizations

Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas
As breast cancer survivors, we offer hope, answer questions, and provide hands-on support to Texas women who hear the life-altering words, “You have breast cancer.” We help women of any age, culture, education, profession, and financial status navigate from diagnosis through recovery, and all services are free of charge. www.bcrc.org

Family Crisis Center-Bastrop
Our mission is to partner with the community to provide safe refuge and comprehensive services responsive to the individual needs of women, children and men who are experiencing family violence, sexual assault and child abuse by providing a range of services from prevention, crisis intervention, shelter, counseling and violence intervention services. www.family-crisis-center.org

For the Love of Christi
Our mission is to provide love, comfort, hope and ongoing support to those who are adjusting to life after the death of a loved one, regardless of the circumstances; and to educate the general public on issues pertinent to the bereaved. We offer support groups for children, teens, and adults.
www.fortheloveofchristi.org

Hays-Caldwell Women's Center
The Hays-Caldwell Women's Center believes that all abuse diminishes or prohibits the full expression of life and growth that is every person's right. The Hays-Caldwell Women's Center serves victims of family violence, sexual assault/abuse and child abuse. All services are free and confidential. www.hcwc.org

JONAH Ministry
JONAH's mission is to create lasting hope through the Arts and Music. We wish to develop cultural events and programs in line with this mission. JONAH's efforts will address societal issues such as domestic violence, women's health concerns, and certain mental health issues of men, women, and children. www.jonahministry.org

National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
NCDSV designs, provides and customizes training and consultation, influences policy, promotes collaboration, and enhances diversity with the goal of ending domestic and sexual violence. NCDSV’s award-winning website, provides additional information about the agency’s delivery of training, consultation and public policy advocacy including violence in the military community. www.ncdsv.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline
NDVH is the only national, 24-hour, multi-language domestic violence hotline in America. The Hotline receives 19,500 calls per month, operates 365 days a year and has a TTY line for the Deaf. Phone advocates help callers create safety plans and connect to the nearest shelter. www.ndvh.org

Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation
The POMF honors the fallen by providing assistance and support in a line of duty death. The POMF also offers college scholarships, sponsors the biennial Memorial Service at the State Capitol and supports research to find and honor all Texas Peace Officers who throughout history have made the ultimate sacrifice. www.pomf.org

SafePlace
SafePlace exists to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing, prevention and social change. We envision a community free of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. www.austin-safeplace.org

Texas Advocacy Project

Texas Advocacy Project provides free legal services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking throughout Texas. As the only statewide nonprofit family law firm focused on domestic violence issues, we provide long-term solutions to thousands of Texans in need. www.texasadvocacyproject.org

Texas Council on Family Violence
The Texas Council on Family Violence promotes safe and healthy relationships by supporting service providers, facilitating strategic prevention efforts, and creating opportunities for freedom from domestic violence. www.tcfv.org

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The Issues

Approximately half of all women and children experiencing homelessness are fleeing domestic violence.

More than 330,000 rapes occur each year in Texas, which includes over 226,000 children and 104,000 adults — National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center.

In 2005, the Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's Office reported 884 sexual assaults. That same year, 9,757 investigations of domestic violence were reported.

The incidence of domestic violence in Texas is twice the national average.

Low income-women experiencing domestic violence must often choose between homelessness and abuse.

In 2006, More than 11,000 cases of alleged child abuse or neglect were reported, or about 30 cases of alleged abuse or neglect per day.

Nearly 500 children were removed from their homes upon completion of investigation (2006).

Travis County’s prevalence rate of confirmed victims among Texas’ largest counties is second only to Bexar County.

Since 2000, the number of fatalities from child abuse has remained stable, from 6 to 9, with 8 in 2006.

The number of children in substitute care has increased 56 percent in the decade since 1997, with an average yearly increase of more than 6 percent.

Department of Family Protective Services foster care expenditures for Travis County totaled more than $15.8 million in 2006.