AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) are builders working with callers to build safer families and homes. They help survivors build back their self-esteem after it's been worn down from years of verbal abuse. Now, thanks to a matching donation opportunity from the Avon Foundation for Women, these builders could get a few more helping hands. In December, the Avon Foundation will match donations made to NDVH up to $200,000. To highlight this extraordinary donation opportunity, NDVH employees will build a Gingerbread Hotline on December 3rd, #GivingTuesday.
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Katie Ray-Jones, NDVH president said, "As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations. Unfortunately, every year about 52,000 calls go unanswered because of a lack of resources. With these funds, we will be able to staff an additional pool of advocates having more than 12,500 hours for answering calls and online chats. This translates to helping an estimated 23,695 more people."
The Avon Foundation for Women's Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program has been a strong supporter of the hotline, giving more than $500,000 to the organization.
"The Avon Foundation's #GivingTuesday donation aims to harness the power of our new social media campaign, #SeeTheSigns, to inspire women and men of all ages to raise awareness about a cause that is often hidden from the public eye," said Avon Foundation for Women President Carol Kurzig. "One in every four women is a victim of domestic violence, and she may be your sister, daughter, friend or neighbor. The most meaningful gift we can give our loved ones, friends and neighbors this holiday season is a future free from violence. Every donation to the National Domestic Violence Hotline will help ensure that someone is available to answer the most important call of a victim's life."
When a visitor to TheHotline.org makes a donation on December 3 or #GivingTuesday, he or she can select an embellishment of their choice and watch as it is attached to the Gingerbread Hotline. Anyone can watch the building as it takes place via live video streaming.
About The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Operating 24/7, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.
Media Contact: Lisa Lawrence
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SOURCE The National Domestic Violence Hotline
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