Success Stories

Our impact on domestic violence

Promise Place has been helping a countless number of domestic violence victims for over X years. The support from our community and donors has directly impacted what we’re able to do and who we are able to help. Many lives are saved as a result.

Anonymous

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence. One mom shared the harrowing story of a how her marriage to her high school sweetheart ended in abuse-and how […]

Anonymous

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, more than 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide on an average day. One woman shared how connecting with Promise Place helped her get the attorney and counseling professionals she and her daughter needed after leaving an abusive household. […]

Anonymous

According to Futures Without Violence, married immigrant women experience higher levels of physical and sexual abuse than unmarried immigrant women, 59.5 percent compared to 49.8 percent, respectively. One woman shared the harrowing story of how her husband used her immigration status as a tool of control—and how she finally left […]

Anonymous

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. One woman shared how her marriage took an abusive turn after her husband got into porn and “Fifty Shades of Grey”-style BDSM. “My husband […]

Testimonials

"My siblings and I were so excited to celebrate our special days with everyone at the shelter. They gave us warm beds,fresh food, and made my mom happy. Even though it was a short amount of time, I am glad that my mom had the chance to feel safe and secure."

"Promise Place has been a tremendous blessing to my children and me. The team was supportive, understanding, and a complete blessing. Within a few, short weeks, Promise Place helped me with Christmas gifts, to get into my own place, and even furniture. We have never been more thankful and appreciative. Words cannot even express how grateful we are."

"That very first night that my son and I came to Promise Place, I knew that we were heading in the right direction toward the road of recovery. I felt a sense of peace encompass me that has never left. I am happy to report that with their help in just short of 3 months I was able to get a job and get back on my feet and get a place for my son and me. This would not have been possible without the help of these ladies and Promise Place."