Asian Women's Shelter

My name is Danica Kubota, and I am a rising high school sophomore. As a young adult, I realize that we are living in a very challenging and remarkable time. During this COVID-19 pandemic, I began to reflect upon how I can contribute back to the community. I wanted to help those who are less fortunate and address topics that are often overlooked. 

After much research, I chose to support the Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS) in San Francisco. This organization resonated with me on many levels, and I wanted to shine light upon groups and subjects often overlooked by society and the media, one being Asian women who are victims of domestic violence. During the pandemic, there have been xenophobic hate crimes against the Asian community, such as harassment and assault. In addition, more women are calling domestic violence support hotlines, and domestic violence has increased because of shelter in place. Women feel helpless and isolated without adequate resources to help them. AWS houses Asian women who are victims of domestic violence and offers them a safe place to live. As a   result, supporting AWS, the organization that cares for the women’s well-being, is crucial to protecting the women and maintaining a safe space for them. 


With the help of my family and friends, I have already been able to donate nearly 400 masks in in-kind donations to the AWS that the women and their children there can use. A majority of these masks are reusable and machine washable. Since it is more difficult to social distance in the shelters, these masks will help everyone there stay safe and healthy. All monetary donations from this GoFundMe page will go towards supplies that the shelter can use, such as cleaning supplies, sanitary items and toiletries, clothing, and other household items. Since there is limited storage at the shelter, the money can be used whenever necessary to purchase needed items. 


To learn more about the AWS, visit their website: https://www.sfaws.org/


Sources Consulted:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/domestic-violence-coronavirus.html

https://www.sfaws.org

Assalamualaikum, 

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, it is important to think of those in our community who need our support. We are reaching out to ask for your support for the AWS's Muslimah Survivors of DV and Human Trafficking Iftar Gathering and subsequent Eid Al-Fitr Celebration. 

The Asian Women's Shelter (AWS) is a community-based, non-profit emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in the Bay Area. We are hoping to raise $1,500 to successfully hold an iftar and  Eid al-Fitr celebration for past and current Muslim clients.

Last year, with generous donations provided by the community, we hosted a prep party iftar  during which we made 50+ self-care packages for the Muslimah survivors as well as 20+ goodie bags for their children. As well as funded a portion of the cost of AWS's annual iftar. 





Now we are asking you, our community members, to support this year's iftar gathering and Eid Al-Fitr Celebration. 


There are a few ways to help:

 Donate - Everything helps. Small donations have a big impact!
 Post to Facebook - The more people who hear about us, the more likely we are to meet our target
 Share with your community - Call your friends, tell your co-workers, make an announcement at your iftar gatherings and masajid to spread the word

Funds collected will go towards the following events and costs:

Iftar gathering:

Food for 50+ people 

Self-care packages and for 50+ people 
 
Eid Al-Fitr celebration:

Food for 50+ people

$10 Target gift cards (As Eid presents) for 50+ people

 
*Any surplus will be donated to the shelter. We are happy to provide receipts and details with regards to the expenditures of the events (should you so request them) and if you would like a tax-deductible receipt, we can ensure that you receive one from the shelter. 

 
Jazakallah Khair!