Haven Two Receives Funding for a Computer Lab
The children of Haven Two, our 18-month transitional shelter will soon be able to access the internet and do their homework projects on brand new computers donated by Women Helping Youth, a non profit giving circle dedicated to helping young people in our community. (www.womenhelpingyouth.org). The computer lab will feature two pc computers and two MAC computers with two printers. This generous donation will have a huge impact on the children in Haven Two since most families in the shelter are very low income and cannot afford their own computers. Until now, the families had to go to the library to access computers which created challenges due to work schedules and transportation issues. Plus, the library has a 30 minute limit. Having the computer lab in the children's play room at the shelter will enable the children to keep up with their classmates and complete their projects on time. Thank you to all the generous donors to Women Helping Youth who support our children!
Valley Presbyterian Hospital Staff Donates Food to Local Charities
“Compassion in Action” Program Marks National Hospital Week
By Giving Back to the Community
Demonstrating its commitment to the community, Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s (VPH) staff celebrated National Hospital Week today with a friendly competition among its staff to gather the most food to donate to three local charities.
The teams gathered 100 boxes of canned goods and other nonperishable food items that were donated to the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, which provides services to disadvantaged youth; Children of the Night, which rescues children from prostitution, and Haven Hills, a shelter for victims of domestic violence.
The winning team, led by Gayathri S. Jith, VPH vice president of operations, gathered 26 boxes of food. The food drive was sponsored by VPH’s “Compassion in Action” program, an ongoing effort to give back to the community through donations and services to charitable organizations in the San Fernando Valley. Read more
The Wish Came True
Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor 20 children and their mothers will be making a life-changing visit to The Gentle Barn. Thank you for your support!
A Fabulous Art Show!
On March 31 guests gathered at Cush Salon and Cafe in Beverly Hills to view powerful and empowring art done by Haven Hills' clients and women from around the Globe. Organized by Russelle Mercato Westbrook and Jenny Ogden Klein of The Forgotten Goddess, the artists used a template called "Inner-Self-Portrait" from A Window Between Worlds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to help victims heal. Our thanks go out to salon owner Hector Rodriguez who generously donated the space for this wonderful event and to Randy Fuhrman of Randy's brownies and desserts for donating the fabulous brownies.
The vision of The Forgotten Goddess is to empower women through the arts, and working to end domestic violence through fundraising and awareness. We are grateful to Russelle and Jenny for choosing Haven Hills to be the benficiary of this terrific event.
To view more pictures of the art and the guests visit The Forgotten Goddess on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theforgottengoddess
UPDATE - GREAT NEWS! Richard and friends raised $1,360 for Haven Hills in just a very short time! Congratulations for finishing the marathon, Richard!
"I am grateful to Haven Hills for giving me an opportunity to build my life again....learning, growing and sharing with my family in a safe environment. I learned to know, accept, respect and love myself."
All Haven Hills services are offered at no cost to our clients. In the last fiscal year, your support has affected thousands of lives:
Nearly 9,000 calls were received by our 24-hour Crisis Line
More than 140 women received support, counseling advocacy and referrals in our Outreach Support Program
More than 125 women and 300 children were safe in our
two shelters.
While the numbers are important, it's the individual stories of the women and children that tell the story of how you can change lives. As government and corporate funding decreases, victims of domestic violence in our community are depending on you to help them begin a new life.
Your gift will change hearts - theirs and yours. Please donate today - click here.
Announcing a New Haven Hills Partner!
A sweet treat for a sweet cause! The San Fernando Valley is about to get a delectable blend of the finest ingredients to guarantee the best flavor in every bite of shaved ice. Snow Monkey was created by two guys who were on a quest to get a sweet treat for their daughters. At Snow Monkey each ingredient is chosen with care and every flavor has been hand crafted and made in-house to guarantee the best! Snow Monkey has chosen Haven Hills to donate a percentage of their proceeds to! They can be found in the Westfield Topanga Mall next to the carousel and children's play area. To read more about Snow Monkey please click here!
UPS Employees Lend a Hand
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UPS employees spent all day Saturday, October 22nd, volunteering their time painting the children's play room and counseling room at Haven Two, our 18-month transitional housing. The rooms look amazing! Here are some pictures of the work in progress. Thank you UPS!
  
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Survivors of abuse in Los Angeles helped by $25,000 Verizon Wireless grant to Haven Hills
More survivors of domestic violence in Los Angeles are seeking emergency shelter and receiving the support they need thanks to a $25,000 HopeLine® grant from Verizon Wireless to Haven Hills. The company's grant helps expand the capacity of key Haven Hills services:
- Individual and group domestic violence counseling
- Case management support during each client's stay in the agency's shelter
- Referral services for transitional and permanent housing to help clients as they begin a new life free of violence
Women and children living in the Haven Hills shelter will also be able to enjoy new furnishings in their apartments and in the on-site school because of the Verizon Wireless HopeLine grant.
"Because of the economic down turn, our capacity to provide our core services has been challenged," said Sara Berdine, executive director of Haven Hills. "The Verizon Wireless HopeLine grant ensures our shelter victims will have the comprehensive support and advocacy necessary to help them find their voice again and break the cycle of violence. A thank you to Verizon just doesn't seem to be enough." To read more about how Hopeline helps Haven Hills please click here.
It's Not an Illusion
(written by a former client in our 30-day Crisis Shelter)
Into this shelter they come and go
Each saddened face you have come to know
The heartache of each woman
the tears of each child
The shadows of one's darkness
when they run in from the wild
And a look that's torn and tattered
of those women whom you've seen battered
And suddenly it's just raindrops
No more pouring rain
As the counselors soothe away the heartache
and ease the suffering pain
Helping to restore the remains of the battered
who left without a trail
Mending the broken pieces
making those who left frail
All our possessions gone as fast as the night
and soon we begin to see the longing of life's light
We thought no one could care
we thought no one would understand
Until you showed your compassion
and reached out with your hand
Frightened children with Mom on the run
their fears are broken in the playground while having fun
Time after time each story much the same
the memories are left behind
although you may not remember her name
You sit back in silence as her victory is won
and the cycle is broken, a new life has begun
Thank you for helping
the battered women on the run
Haven Hills is a 501 (c) (3) agency designated by the IRS. Federal Identification Number 95-3196247
You Can Save A Life
Your financial contributions are vital to the brave women and children who turn to Haven Hills to escape a life of violence.
You can make a one-time donation or choose to make a recurring gift each month.
Your ongoing monthly contribution will ensure year-round support for the women and children in our shelters.
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Speakers Available
If you would like someone to speak to your group about Haven Hills or domestic violence please call Joanne David at (818) 887-7481 ext 21 or e-mail her at jdavid@havenhills.org.
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