{"id":3461,"date":"2021-06-23T15:02:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T20:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/mid-missouri\/?page_id=3461"},"modified":"2025-04-15T13:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T18:14:14","slug":"women-in-transition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/mid-missouri\/philanthropic-programs\/women-in-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Transition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMaking a Difference Every Day” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23100c99″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This program is designed to address the needs of survivors of domestic or sexual violence in collaboration with True North of Columbia. Our goal is to provide goods and services that support adults and children as they navigate the challenges involved with fleeing danger, healing from trauma, and beginning the transition to a life that is stable, self-sustaining, and free from violence.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”In True North’s emergency shelter, this program provides:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23100c99″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\u2022 new sheets, blankets, towels, and pillows
\n\u2022 shower caddies and personal hygiene items
\n\u2022 support for health and wellness: journals, daily planners, tickets to the ARC, Tiger Bounce, movies, and community plays
\n\u2022 supplies for in-shelter educational and therapeutic activities
\n\u2022 bus passes
\n\u2022 access to clothing needed for court appearances, interviews, work, and school[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]For Transitional Support, Women in Transition provides assistance with educational and career development or a fresh start to a new household that may include: day care, critical car repair, fees for professional education or licensing, dental and vision care, legal consultation, beds, housing fees, or home surveillance equipment.
\nDuring 2023-24, Women in Transition served 320 adults and children, at a cost of $54,208 and 744 volunteer hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4268″ img_size=”1024×760″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4271″ img_size=”400×400″][vc_single_image image=”4279″ img_size=”600×500″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”4438″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text]Dear PLA Team,
\nI wanted to extend a personal thank you to extraordinarily kind women, whom I have had the honor of working with!!
\nRecently I submitted a request for assistance for a washer and dryer for my client, which was approved. I cannot describe the look of relief or count the tears of joy she shed. Nor can I describe the feeling when I got to share that relief was on the way for her. Her journey has been long, complicated, and filled with terrifying moments. She has moved into her own home and even though her abuser does not have her address, she still flinches at every noise in the night. To have the reassurance that she will not \u201cbe caught\u201d outside on her way to do her laundry (with her children no less) is a whole new level of safety for her.
\nI share this with you because I so often wish you were in the chair beside me when I get to tell a client help and relief are on the way! And to hear the beautiful things they say such as, \u201cThese people don\u2019t even know me and they want to help???\u201d And of course I wish you could be in the room to share in a hug of joy instead of panic and dismay. They are truly \u201cappalled\u201d by your acts of kindness.
\nAGAIN\u2026..THANK YOU to all the \u201cPLA Angels\u201d (that\u2019s what I call you haahaa) that watch over my clients and help make their journey just a little easier!!
\nMy Sincere Appreciation and Gratitude, C.M. Shelter Advocate, Case Manager, True North of Columbia Tel: 573-875-1369 www.TrueNorthofColumbia.org[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1563332121942{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #dddddd !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Listen to a KFRU interview<\/a> about Women in Transition.<\/p>\n

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