Dear CHS Team Member,

Shelter days are up 57% over last year at Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety,

That’s a huge increase. And it’s alarming.

We have enough space in the new shelter to meet demand. But because part of our mission is to help prevent trauma, Children’s Home Society also works to educate and increase awareness about domestic violence.

Our Drive Out Domestic Violence campaign (sponsored by Vern Eide Motorcars) is a social media initiative. Daily posts on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn highlight statistics, facts and misconceptions. The campaign also raises money for Shelter for Family Safety, which is 75% funded by charitable giving.

We’re asking you to help!

• Please share Drive Out Domestic Violence posts—from both Children’s Home Society and Shelter for Family Safety—or create your own posts.
• Sign up to be a social ambassador; visit DriveOutDV.com to learn more.
• Talk to people you know about the increase in shelter days and the fact that domestic violence is a serious social and public health crisis.

The campaign runs from July 5 to July 27. If you choose to participate, we thank you in advance! Together, we can help Drive Out Domestic Violence from our community.

Sincerely,
Michelle M. Lavallee
Chief Executive Officer
Jon Mammenga
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Amy Carter
Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety Program Director