This article was contributed by Emmaus House Executive Director Patrice Kuerschner.
The 2018 12 Days of Giving campaign begins Dec. 1 and concludes at midnight on Dec. 12. Emmaus House is blessed to be one of the essential service nonprofit organizations chosen as a ‘matching funds’ recipient. Now in its seventh year, “12 Days of Giving” is a community-wide, concerted effort to support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to San Benito County residents. Together, CASA of San Benito County, Chamberlain’s Children Center, Community FoodBank of San Benito, Emmaus House and Sun Street Centers collaborate in what is emerging as a local holiday tradition, and one that can leverage your generosity through matches provided by sponsoring organizations.
Statically, every nine seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten. In the US, an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute. On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive approximately 21,300 calls. Emmaus House is San Benito County’s temporary emergency shelter for women and their children seeking refuse from abuse. Are you aware that in the United States there are more shelters to serve animals than humans in need? Since opening in October 2006 we have housed 1,740 women and children. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Fifty-two percent of our clients have children under the age of five seeking a safe harbor. Throughout the year, Emmaus House is blessed with great community support and volunteerism. Thank you to all that lend your generous support.
Community contributions help to give our sheltered families the much needed daily necessities. However in addition to that, imagine being displaced from your home and wondering where you are going to get your children a holiday gift and holiday dinner? The 12 Days of Giving annual campaign is that answer. Contributions can give a mother and her children celebration, comfort, smiles, and a sense of normalcy.
Community monetary donations have a wonderful opportunity to be matched! This is due to our generous partner and local sponsors.
Funds can be mailed or delivered to Emmaus House office at 829 San Benito Street Ste. 300, Hollister, CC 95023. They can also be dropped off at the Shelter or Community Foundation building. Please note ‘12 Days’ in the memo field to count for the matching funds campaign!
Matching funds for the 12 Days of Giving are made possible by our partner United Way of San Benito County. Campaign sponsors and supporters include: Anderson Homes, Brent Redmond Transportation, Community Foundation for SBC, Earthbound Farm, Eden Housing, Graniterock, Pierce Real Estate, Recology, Rotary Club of Hollister, Richard W. Shelton Insurance & Marketing,Teichert, Teknova, Tiffany Ford Motor, True Leaf, and Women’s Club of Hollister, and supported by American Casting Company, Central Ag Supply, Corbin, Greenwood Chevrolet, Heritage Bank, Morgan Stanley, State Farm, TMD Creative, Lois & Ronnie Alvarez and Valerie Smith. In-kind media support is provided by BenitoLink and Mission Village Voice.
Every contribution has great impact. Donations may be designated to one or more specific campaign agency, or to be shared across all five.
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