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In the world of domestic abuse support, there is a phrase we use often: The Open Door.
Earlier this week, we shared Sarah’s story - a journey that began with a plastic bag and a leap of faith, and ended with a new home and a life of peace. That transformation began the moment Sarah walked through our door.
But keeping that door open isn't just about a bed for a night. It’s about the weeks of counseling, the legal advocacy, and the long-term support that helps a survivor rebuild their entire world.
This February, we’re setting a goal that is as simple as it is vital.
The "28 for Feb" Challenge
February is the shortest month of the year, but for someone living in fear, 28 days can feel like a lifetime.
We are looking for 28 individuals to join our community of monthly supporters this month. That is just one person for every day of February.
Why Monthly Giving Matters
One-off donations are incredible and help us meet immediate needs. But monthly gifts are the heartbeat of Hull Women's Aid. They allow us to:
Plan Ahead: Knowing we have steady funding means we never have to hesitate when a woman calls our 24-hour lifeline.
Stay the Course: Recovery doesn’t happen in a week. Monthly support ensures we can stay by a survivor's side for the months (or years) it takes to heal.
Provide the Basics: From fresh pyjamas for a child to emergency toiletries for a mum who fled with nothing, your regular gift covers the "small" things that make a woman feel human again.
The "Coffee Swap"
Most of us spend £10 or £20 a month on things we barely notice—a streaming subscription, a few takeaway coffees, or a magazine.
By "swapping" that small expense for a monthly gift to Hull Women's Aid, you are directly funding a future for someone like Sarah.
£5 a month could provide an emergency welcome pack for a new arrival.
£15 a month could fund a specialist support session for a traumatized child.
Will you be one of our 28?
We will be updating our "Heart Grid" on social media throughout February. We want to see 28 hearts filled by February 28th.
Will you help us fill Day 1?
Thank you for making sure that when the next person needs to run, there is a safe place for them to land.
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