Dear Friend,

A friend is a person who gives assistance; a supporter. You and I may not have met yet, but as a client of A Woman's Place (AWP) I call you friend. Your generous giving to AWP is the best way that you could have supported me or others like me who have been victims of domestic violence. Thank you for the options, comfort, and encouragement you have given me through your support of AWP. In less than a minute, you can continue your support by making a financial contribution to AWP today.

AWP embraced me and connected me to vital resources that I assure you were life-changing. AWP and the community I connected with helped me to get onto a path that has led to transformational changes in my life. Unfortunately, I am not alone. There are others silently struggling, burdened by shame and feeling isolated from community, truth, and hope. 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence within their lifetime. 1 in 4 adolescents, both boys and girls, experience violence in a dating relationship before graduating from high school. If we are going to build a healthier community, defined by peace and safety rather than violence and shame, we all need AWP.

I recently had the chance to share my story in a video about AWP.

This huge step was another opportunity for me to celebrate how far I have come and what I have accomplished with AWP. I need you to know that what I have been given is a gift. I feel proud of my life, from where I was to where I am now. I found hope and that has now turned to courage. I know I still have so much to learn about myself and life, but it is really a pleasure to say, "I can do this!" And it's great to know that I have the beautiful spirit and encouragement of AWP and its supporters like you behind me.

My life has been blessed with the gift of AWP - a gift that you continue to make possible with your support. Thank you again for your friendship and your gifts, and thank you for making a contribution to AWP today. 

Sincerely,

Tracy Wahsner