Alice and her therapeutic companion cat, George, are in the midst of fleeing a horribly abusive relationship, an awful domestic violence situation that has them living in a dangerous and unsafe place.

Alice is a survivor of many hardships and has always found her way out. Resilient and determined, she has fought through and come back from major lifelong depression, suicide attempts, alcoholism, and most recently, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She has learned to be self-sufficient and works several jobs at one time. She receives no public assistance whatsoever, having been determined to go off both Social Security Disability and food stamps. She is a hard worker and finally got her dream job as a case manager in the Social Work field where she is a strong advocate for those in need and uses her education, lived experience, and kind nature to work with her clients to achieve their goals and full potential. She is blessed with a strong work ethic and works two Social Work jobs at the same time. She enjoys this work and is grateful. Alice is also proud of her recent stability, having 5 years at her own apartment, 5 years of steady full-time employment, and 3 years without any psychiatric hospitalizations. Great successes and hard-fought achievements.

Unfortunately, Alice met a man who she believed to be the love of her life and recently became engaged. Sadly and tragically, she was taken advantage of financially and became involved in a bad, abusive domestic violence relationship where she was victimized and endured beatings, strangulations, and was almost killed twice. As a result of this abuse, she lost both her jobs, her car she saved for to use for work, and is living in an unsafe environment. Most material and personal possessions were destroyed, stolen, or sold. Alice has struggled certainly, but a recent violent situation shook her to the core. The end result is her housing, already unsafe, was jeopardized. After repeated 911 calls and interventions, her abuser has been arrested but could come back at any time. Alice and George went without food and basic items. Alice could not work, spent time in ERs, and has had no income whatsoever for many months. She found resources, food banks, and received DV support and counseling.

Thankfully, a housing agency stepped up with an offer to get her immediately into new, safe housing, an apartment where she could heal, regroup, and rebuild her life.

Alice quickly got herself 4 part-time jobs and will soon start working at The Seattle International Film Festival, the Salvation Army as a Shelter Support, and two other gigs.

The problem is she owed a back amount to her current housing she was unaware of and could not fully pay. Without this, the safe escape to a new place cannot be. Alice and George again exhausted everything they could think of to figure out a plan. Needing help, they turned to a trusted friend who suggested reaching out and telling this rather personal but tragic story of her abusive relationship and domestic violence situation in which she lost so much and endured unspeakable violence. Perhaps some good souls could understand that getting out of the situation and into a safe place was crucial and time-sensitive. Alice's friend recommended a quick fundraiser and while humiliated and unsure, Alice and George thought they would humbly give it a try. The alternative would be to live out on the streets. Losses mounting up. Missing an opportunity to move quickly to safety, security, and peace.

Alice is known for paying things forward, looking out for others, and having a kind and gentle soul. She is also humble and does not like to ask for help. However, here we are. She asks if you are willing or able, could you consider helping with prayers, advice, or a donation of some kind that will go to immediate use and be paid forward fully.

Thank you for your kindness, compassion, understanding, support, generosity, and consideration.

All donations go to housing costs and new beginnings.

Documentation and verification are available.

We appreciate you reading this share, considering a donation, and are grateful for you. You are a blessing.

We can do this together! Let's see that Alice and George get safely into a new place.

St. Joe's

Blanchet

UW

Capitol Hill

Hillers

dear friends

good folks

We can do this! Together we can help Alice achieve this goal and get back on the right path! Alice has always enjoyed helping others, can you help her now with whatever works best for you?

Thank you so much. Enjoy the beautiful spring.

Bless you for taking time. We are sending a small portion to a local domestic violence shelter as well. Thank you again for helping.

Bless you dear friends.

All funds go directly to housing.

Donation will be made to DV shelter locally.