1. Imagine…a woman and her two children-
an eight-year old boy and a fifteen year old
girl-
pack up the car while her husband was at
work. Their
hope…
Escape.
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2. Fearful for their lives, they make the brave
choice to leave- sometimes with only the things
they can carry or fit into a backpack…
Family photos.
Clothes.
A doll.
An i-pod.
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4. To not be afraid.
To not be hit.
To be safe.
To feel normal.
To look in the mirror and see self-worth.
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5. This scenario characterizes one of the over
500 women/families currently in the San Fernando
Valley in hiding from abusive family members.
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6. A Community Effort
This year, 1-800LoanMart is partnering with
Friends and Helpers to be a small part of
their journey.
The Friends & Helpers Foundation offers assistance
to less fortunate souls who find themselves
involved in domestic violence. They are there to
help, regardless of age, sex, religion, or ethnicity.
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7. How you can help…
Make a cash donation. Your kindness and support, no matter what the
amount, can make a dramatic and direct impact.
Adopt-a-Stocking: By donating $25 a child will receive a stocking filled
with treats and a gift card.
Adopt-a-Family: You will receive a family's "wish list" which you can
purchase gifts from so they can enjoy a happy holiday. You can do this
as an individual or as a team with other co-workers to share the cost
(typically averages to $75 per family.)
Come to the “Wrapping Party”: Help gift-wrap the donated gifts,
assemble stockings and woman’s gift bags and more. Bring your kids to
help with cookie decorating and more. All supplies, food, drinks, and
art projects for the kids will be provided along with a raffle and silent
auction held for participants.
Sunday, December 4th
9am – 3pm
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Wilbur Elementary School
5213 Crebs Avenue, Tarzana
8. Get Involved..
Contact Jennifer in HR at
jarmstrong@800loanmart.com or Colby at
cestes@800loanmart.com to tell us how you will
be helping.
If you plan to participate, please let us know by November 20th.
Donations/deadline/gifts must be brought in by December 4,
2011.
For more information about Friends & Helpers,
visit www.friendsandhelpers.org
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9. We are 1-800LoanMart.
We are 183 employees
strong.
We can and do change lives
through good works.
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