Julie Biesiadecki

Although my Dad rarely spoke about it, domestic violence was a part of his childhood.  I feel that raising money for and awareness of domestic violence and the options women, children and families have today is a wonderful way to honor my Dad's memory and my Grandmother Hubbard's.  Today (10/1) would have been my Dads 72 birthday.  

From Choices...

For victims of domestic violence, asking for help can be one of the most difficult steps to take. Fear, uncertainty, even shame can be overwhelming. But when victims do reach out for help, they Choose Hope!

I decided to Choose Hope by serving as a Choose Hope Champion. It’s one way that I can support victims of domestic violence—and their children. The funds I raise as a Choose Hope Champion will be used to provide victims with a safe place to go and the care and support they need to create a safer future, free from violence.

At LSS CHOICES, we rely on the generosity, kindness and compassion of donors to make our services possible. Throughout October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are excited to present Choose Hope, a fundraising campaign that includes a 30-minute special that aired on October 8 on 10TV.

You can Choose Hope by donating today! Your gift will support our important work at LSS CHOICES and help transform victims of domestic violence into survivors. You can also join our team of volunteer fundraisers! Click on "Fundraise" at the top of the page to get started now. 

When you Choose Hope, you give victims hope for safety, hope for peace, hope for healing, and hope for a better future. Thank you for choosing hope!

LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, Franklin County’s only domestic violence focused shelter, offers victims and their children a safe place to go to break the cycle of domestic violence and begin the healing process. Our 24-hour crisis hotline, legal and community advocates, counseling, peer support groups, and other critical services help victims leave behind abusive relationships and create a safer future for themselves and their loved ones.