Next Door Solutions Spring Appeal 2023

Dear Supporter,

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence has been supporting survivors of domestic violence on their path from crisis to safety and self-sufficiency since 1971. With your support, we can continue to grow and respond to the increasing and more complex needs of those in our community that have experienced abuse from a loved one. 

Please read Grace's story below. With NDS’ help, Grace has found stability in her life. With our services and advocates, she was able to accomplish what she had hoped to achieve. Today, her anxiety and fear are less severe. She has gained more strength and self-esteem to continue working towards her goals and get back on her feet.

Please consider increasing your donation to be eligible to have your donation doubled by being matched by the Sobrato Family Foundation*! Make your gift today to help others like Grace in achieving safety and in reaching their goals.

​Colsaria Henderson,
Executive Director

*DOUBLE the impact of your donation! The Sobrato Family Foundation will match donations up to $120,000 between NOW and November 21, 2023, from first-time, lapsed or current donors who are increasing their gifts!

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GRACE

When Grace initially arrived at Next Door Solutions (NDS), she was seeking help to escape her abusive partner and live her life freely. As a mother of four, she struggled to support all her children financially. She expressed that during the initial days of COVID her ex had kicked her out of their house in addition to physically assaulting her. At the time, she was not in immediate need of shelter but was interested in exploring options because her ex was stalking and harassing her. Fortunately, NDS Advocates were able to assist Grace with legal assistance, support groups, therapy, employment, financial support, and eventually housing.

Next Door Solutions helped Grace assess the risk from her ex-partner and plan for her safety. Her Advocate shared information about filing for a domestic violence restraining order in family court. We were also able to refer her to our legal nonprofit partners that assist with immigration law, so Grace could begin applying for a U-Visa.

While the legal proceedings were taking place, Grace joined our weekly support groups and was referred to our Spanish-speaking therapy sessions. This was another step to healing and self-sufficiency. To this day she continues to access support services.

In October 2022, Grace reached out for rental assistance stating she was behind on rent and needed financial assistance for October and potentially additional months. During this time, her ex-partner had broken her car windows and she expressed that her income would barely cover her family’s rent. Grace was also in need of support to cover alternative transportation until her car could be fixed.

Next Door Solutions did not hesitate to support her. The housing team assisted with two months' worth of rent and covered the cost to repair the broken windows through Next Door Solution’s Housing First program.

We are happy to share that with NDS’ help, Grace has found stability in her life. With our services and advocates, she was able to accomplish what she had hoped to achieve. Today, her anxiety and fear are less severe. She has gained more strength and self-esteem to continue working towards her goals and get back on her feet.