Fighting to End Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Our Community
We Are in Need Of:
Bath Towels
Baby Wipes
Diapers Size 4, 5, and 6
Cleaning Supplies
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Canned Food
Baking Mixes
Baking Supplies
Beans & Rice
Canned Fruit
Snacks
Baby Food & Formula
Juice
Contact our Donation Coordinator at
Mission:
For 30 years our mission has been
to empower victims of domestic violence & sexual assault by providing emergency safe shelter, transitional housing,
support services, and partnering with stakeholders to raise awareness of domestic violence in our community.
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La misión de Brighter Tomorrows es empoderar a las víctimas de violencia doméstica y agresión sexual al proporcionar refugio seguro de emergencia, vivienda de transición, servicios de apoyo y asociarse con las partes interesadas para crear conciencia sobre la violencia doméstica y agresión sexual en nuestra comunidad.
Thank You
for your Generosity & Care!
You can deliver or ship your donations to 928 Bluebird Dr. Irving, TX 75061
Please Email Norman Goode (see below) to set up shipping or donation delivery.
Large items such as appliances must be delivered to thrift stores at this time.
For more information on how you can get involved,
Email NGoode@BrighterTomorrows.net
Shareable Visual Aids:
Statistics
33%
OF TEXAS WOMEN WILL EXPERIENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
1,692
HOTLINE CALLS ON AVERAGE PER DAY TO TEXAS FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAMS
39%
OF VICTIMS ARE TURNED AWAY FROM SHELTER DUE SOLELY TO LACK OF SPACE
954
REQUESTS FOR SERVICES WERE UNMET IN A SINGLE DAY BECAUSE OF LACK OF RESOURCES
211
TEXANS (174 WOMEN & 32 MEN) WERE KILLED BY INTIMATE PARTNERS
67%
WERE KILLED AT HOME
59%
OF PERPETRATORS USED FIREARMS TO KILL THEIR PARTNER
324
CHILDREN LOST PARENTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Exerting strict control (financial, interaction with family or friends, appearance, mobility).
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Emotional abuse including insulting, criticizing, or humiliating in front of other people.
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Extreme jealousy, possessiveness, and accusations of lying, cheating, etc.
Signs that
your partner
is being
abusive
Use of threats or intimidation to manipulate actions.
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Unexplained injuries or explanations that
don’t quite add up.
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Isolation from family and friends.
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Feelings of fear in their presence due to anger, destruction of property, or violent outbursts.