Capital Campaign for a Transitional Living Complex "A Bridge to a Better Tomorrow!"

“A Bridge to a Better Tomorrow” is the capital campaign to fund the building of a safe, transitional living, multi-family apartment complex for adults and children who have fled abuse and are dedicated to building a safe, healthy, and productive life.

Community Works is here to bring HOPE, SUPPORT, and EMPOWER those impacted by violence.

FACTS & TRUTH

       Impact on Youth

• 1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence annually (90% eyewitness the abuse)
• Children are also abused in 50% of homes where domestic violence occurs

  
  Death Facts

• Oregon – 1 in 5 homicides are due to intimate partner violence
• Women 70 times more likely to be murdered within 2 weeks of leaving abuser
• American soldiers killed in Afghanistan between 2001-2012: 6,488.
• American women murdered by current or ex male partner between 2001-2012: 11,766

        Living Stats

• Oregon – Highest incidences of reported depression in the country
• Oregon – Lifetime cost per victim $210,000 (calculation is on healthcare & job loss only)
• Oregon – 50% of the women & girls experience childhood abuse or neglect
• Oregon – Half of the women & girls experience childhood abuse or neglect Jackson County – 3,000 adults and children report victimization annually

THE SOLUTION

• Multi-family apartment complex safely secure on Dunn House Shelter property
• Fundraising secure May 2021, build September 2021
• Living 6 – 24 months while rebuilding their life
• Skill development and on-going emotional support
• Employment and saving money for sustainability
• Moving the next generation forward

Download “A Bridge To A Better Tomorrow” Capital Campaign Flyer>>

Would you like to be part of this amazing opportunity to make a difference in Southern Oregon? 
Contact Community Works, Executive Director – Barbara Johnson at 541.779.2393 x202