Because of You: A Season of Gratitude, A Future of Healing
- The Women's Advocacy Group
- Nov 19
- 3 min read
This November, we're pausing to say two words that can't be said enough: thank you.
Because of you—our faithful donors, volunteers, and community partners—survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and stalking are finding safety, rebuilding stability, and discovering hope. This month, we're launching our "Because of You" campaign to celebrate the transformation your generosity has made possible.
Because of You, Lives Are Changing
She got her freedom back. One woman was spending $40 a day just to get to work—a coworker was charging her for rides, and she was losing everything she earned. We helped with Uber rides when we could, but because of donors like you, we were able to give her something that changed everything: a car. Not just transportation—freedom. Today, she's thriving, and her children are building the stable life they deserve.
She got a fresh start. A young mother with a newborn baby was kicked out by her abuser. When she called us, we didn't just listen—we acted. Because of you, we found her an apartment and paid the first month's rent. Today, she and her children have a safe place to call home.
She didn't have to go hungry. When the government shutdown prevented one of our clients from receiving her SNAP benefits, she told us she would fast so her children could eat. Because of you, we stepped in immediately and provided what she needed. No mother should have to make that choice—and because of your support, she didn't have to.
These aren't just stories. They're the tangible result of your compassion, your prayers, and your partnership with The Women's Advocacy Center.
Because of You, We're Growing Stronger
This year has been transformative for TWAC:
We welcomed Abigail Glass to our team, strengthening our advocacy services
We opened a brick-and-mortar office in North Shelby County with Girls, Inc.
Our leadership completed specialized training in strangulation and suicide prevention
We've touched the lives of more than 80 women and children
Every milestone represents expanded capacity to serve survivors when they need us most. And every achievement is possible because partners like you believe in dignity, restoration, and the power of walking together.
The Need Is Urgent
While we celebrate transformation, we can't ignore the growing crisis. Federal cuts to SNAP benefits and economic pressures have left many of the women we serve struggling to meet basic needs. The holidays are coming, and families rebuilding their lives shouldn't have to choose between safety and stability.
That's why we're raising $40,000 this season to sustain our programs into 2026.
How You Can Help
Your gift today will directly support:
Emergency housing assistance so women escaping abuse have a safe place to land
Food security programs, including biweekly meals and grocery gift cards
Transportation support so survivors can get to work, court, and safety
Legal advocacy to help women navigate protective orders and complex systems
Gospel-centered care that addresses trauma and restores hope
Three Ways to Give Hope This Season:
1. Support Our Thanksgiving Drive Help us provide $100 grocery gift cards to 29 families and 39 children for Thanksgiving meals. Every contribution ensures no plate is empty and no heart feels forgotten.
2. Sponsor a Family for the Holidays For $200, you can provide a complete holiday experience—meals, gifts, and new traditions—for a mother and her children rebuilding their lives.
3. Become a Monthly Donor Recurring gifts provide consistent, year-round support that allows us to say "yes" when a woman reaches out in crisis. Even $25/month makes a profound difference.
A Season of Gratitude, A Future of Healing
This Thanksgiving season, we're grateful for every person who makes this work possible. You are the reason survivors find safety. You are the reason children sleep peacefully in stable homes. You are the reason hope continues.
Because of you, a woman who was paying $40 a day for rides now has her own car. Because of you, a new mother and her baby have a roof over their heads. Because of you, children don't go to bed hungry.
Because of you, hope starts here.
Thank you for believing in a future where every woman and child can feel safe, supported, and free. Thank you for walking alongside survivors, not just in their darkest moments, but also in their celebrations, too.