From Abuse to Hope: A Mother’s Journey

Referred by Ruby’s Place after enduring an abusive relationship, ‘A’ faced escalating violence and eventually left everything behind, relying only on air mattresses for herself and her children. Working full-time as a school bus driver, she says it would take years to afford beds for their home.

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“A” was referred to us by Ruby’s Place and was in an abusive relationship. It didn’t start out abusive but as he grew more violent and she knew she had to leave to protect herself, her son and daughter. She had to leave everything behind and only had these air mattresses for herself and kids. She works full-time as a school bus driver and says it would take her years to save up for beds for her home. The GIVE Girls group got to work, making beds, building furniture, hanging photos and making A’s house a home! A and her children were so excited to see their new home. Watch their heart-warming response in the video above!
“Mommy, I love my bed so much!”

After Photos

A Big Thanks

Thank you GG family, for not only providing beds, but couches, rugs, lamps, bedding, pots and pans, dressers, tables, chairs, televisions and more!!! A special thank you to the GIVE Girls for providing many hours of hard work and care for these families.  And as always, we could do none of this without the gift of CHIPMAN RELOCATION AND LOGISTICS.  Our next gatherings are March 17 in Danville and March 24 in Lafayette. Learn more here.   With gratitude, Donna and Chris Grateful Gatherings, Founders

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Celebrate home, hope and the power of community. Join us at GATHER October 23, 2026