FVPF Helps Katrina Victims

[Guest guest]

As posted at www.primalmommies.blogspot.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 14, 2005

Dear Friends,

Like you, I am extremely concerned about the victims of Hurricane Katrina and

their families, and about the response to this catastrophe. The violence with

which this natural disaster ripped at Louisiana and Mississippi has exposed

underlying social violence for the world to see. At the same time, violence

against women and children continues, as evidenced by reports of sexual assaults

in the Superdome.

The board, staff and supporters of the Family Violence Prevention Fund want to

speed relief to those who need it so desperately. In the midst of widespread

criticism about the governmental response, there are many worthy individuals and

organizations saving lives in the affected areas. Some of them have a special

focus on the needs of victims of family and sexual violence.

A Katrina Relief Fund tailored to amplify the voice of all those concerned about

families and violence prevention has been established with a lead gift of

$10,000 from the Family Violence Prevention Fund. The Fund is intended in part

to aid organizations that have lost infrastructure to process assistance

themselves. We invite participation in this fund so that those who may be facing

multiple challenges in the wake of Katrina and other violence can get the

specific help they need. The organizations benefiting from this new fund are:

Louisiana Domestic Violence Coalition Relief Fund, established to help victims

of domestic violence in Louisiana. The Louisiana Coalition will help the FVPF

distribute funds in local communities via shelters and outreach programs that

have direct links to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina most in need. lcadv.org

Louisiana Rape Relief, set up by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual

Assault, will help sexual assault victims and the rape crisis programs that have

been affected by the hurricane. louisianaraperelief.org

Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence, hard hit by Katrina, providing

critical services to domestic violence victims throughout the state. The

Coalition will help the FVPF distribute funds in local communities via shelters

and outreach programs that have direct links to the survivors of Hurricane

Katrina most in need. mcadv.org

Survivors of Katrina continue to face unimaginable obstacles to getting on their

feet. As you consider your giving options, I wanted you to know about this new

fund. People who understand the courage of those who face violence in their

lives - even when other circumstances are at their best - can better appreciate

the enormity of the challenge for many women, children and men standing up to

violence in the midst of disaster. The Family Violence Prevention Fund stands

with you to join with them.

 

 

 

 

Warmest regards

 

Esta Soler

President and Founder