Financial Literacy Month

Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? Maybe not the most exciting topic, but certainly one of the most important ones. 

The purpose of Financial Literacy Month is to highlight the importance of economic and financial education. This is important for all of us, but especially for victims and survivors of domestic violence. As we talked about our “What is Financial Abuse” post, financial abuse is present in over 95% of domestic violence cases, and is the reason why many victims stay in or return to an abusive relationship.

In observance of Financial Literacy Month, we’ll be chatting more about financial literacy and financial abuse. Additionally, our friends at Purple Purse are hosting a week-long flash fundraiser that will run from April 17 through April 24. Be on the lookout for more details, right here 😊

2018 Low Bono Incubator Reception

Dean Standish (Stan) Perkins

Dean Standish (Stan) Perkins

Last year, we were fortunate enough to be selected to participate in the 2017 Seattle University School of Law Incubator program. The Incubator program was immensely helpful in getting this little nonprofit up and running, and we are forever grateful for that. Not to mention, it also introduced us to some truly fabulous people, including our new BFF, Dean Standish Perkins. 

The 2018 cohort was recently selected, and last night, we helped welcome them. We could not be more excited for them, and look forward to seeing what they’ll accomplish! 

Eastside Legal Assistance Program Fellowship

Northwest Advocacy Foundation Executive Directors Elena Yager (left) and Jessica Lewis (right) with Eastside Legal Assistance Program Managing Attorney Juanita Cope (center).

Northwest Advocacy Foundation Executive Directors Elena Yager (left) and Jessica Lewis (right) with Eastside Legal Assistance Program Managing Attorney Juanita Cope (center).

Last night, we celebrated the completion of our year-long fellowship with Eastside Legal Assistance Program. Working with other attorneys who understand domestic violence, and are equally committed to serving our community was an incredible experience. We look forward to continuing to work side by side with this great organization (and also eating some cake 😉)!

Purple Purse Challenge Results!

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Hey everyone! The results are in, and we have officially finished in 10th place (out of over 100 organizations in our division)! We are so thrilled and cannot thank you all enough for your support! Together, we raised $12,275 and won an additional $5,575, which means that total, we raised $17,850! We are stunned by the generosity and support that we've received, and we just cannot thank you all enough! ❤️👏❤️

We'd also like to congratulate Jeanne, the winner of the beautiful leather purple purse, designed by Serena Williams. 

Finally, huge thanks to Allstate Foundation and Purple Purse for organizing and contributing so much to this campaign  

Again, thank you all so much for your continued support!

24 Hours Remaining!

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Friends! There are just over 24 hours left in the Challenge, and we are so close to getting back in the top seven and winning $5,000 – $100,000. We can't tell you how much we've appreciated your support so far, but we have to ask one more time: if you haven't donated yet, please considering doing so! If you have donated, please help us spread the word (oh, and thanks for being so wonderful)!

Don't forget: all donations will receive a leather purple purse charm,and the beautiful purple purse is still up for grabs. ALSO! We'll be raffling off five $10 gift cards to the winner's choice of Amazon, Apple, Chipotle, Shell, Starbucks, Target, or Trader Joe's. Every donation $25 or more made between now and the end of the Challenge will be entered to win!

Please help us close this campaign out strong by donating + sharing!

Week 4

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Friends! This is the last week of the Purple Purse Challenge, and we cannot thank you all enough for your support! Last week, we met our goal of raising $1,000, and are in the running to win $3,000! We'll keep you posted on that. 

For the FINAL week, the five organizations that raise the most money between now and the end of the Challenge will each win another $3,000! Please help us close this campaign out strong by donating + sharing!

Week 3

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Week three starts now! This week’s challenge is super fun: the two teams who raise the most will play rock paper scissors – the winner receives $8,000 and the loser receives $4,000. ALSO! All teams that raise over $1,000 will be entered to win $3,000. 

For every $100 donated, you'll get an entry  to win a box of Pike Place Market favorites (including smoked salmon and Chukkar cherries 🤤)! Please help us out by donating + sharing!

We won $5,000!

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What a huge first week – we raised a total of $5,100! This made us eligible to win $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 and GUESS WHAT? We won $5,000! This wouldn't have happened without your support, so thank you! We're hoping to keep this winning streak going, so please donate + share!