Project Report
| Sep 3, 2015
You helped Madison & Amber!
By Paula Lucas | Founder & Executive Director
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When Amber called us from Egypt she was terrified. The night before, her husband had locked her and her young daughter Madison in the storage room of their house and threatened to burn down the house with them in it.
Amber tried to make Madison think her father was just playing hide and seek but it was hard to hide the terror she felt inside. Amber kept asking "why is daddy yelling? He sounds mad."
The violence was getting worse and worse and Amber was in fear of their lives.
Because of donations like yours, our case managers were able to get Amber and Madison out of Egypt and back home to the USA within 2 weeks.
Thank you for caring about battered American mothers and thier children overseas! The AODVC Team
Jun 15, 2015
Nicki and Tabitha Love Their New Home!
By Paula Lucas | Founder & Executive Director
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Because of generous donations like yours, Nicki and Tabitha were able to move into their home in May. We helped them flee from Turkey back home to the USA in April. Nicki was teaching English in Turkey after her divorce. She met a Turkish man who was wonderful to her and her daughter Tabitha, at first.
After six months they all moved in together. Not too long after that, Nicki began to notice that Tabitha, who was usually very chatty, became quiet and withdrawn. When Nicki asked Tabitha if she was okay Tabitha said. "I don't want to play rocket ship in the bathtub."
Nicki gently asked Tabitha what she meant. When she realized what Tabitha was saying she was horrified. He partner was taking baths with Tabitha when she was at work. His erection was the rocket ship.
We were able to get Nicki and Tabitha back to the USA within days. They are now living safely in their own home.
Thank you for helping! The AODVC team.
Mar 16, 2015
Michelle and Kennedy Are Happy, Healthy & Safe!
By Paula Lucas | Founder & Executive Director
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In January we were able to get Michelle and her daughter Kennedy away from Michelle's abusive husband in Germany and back to the USA. We got her into shelter, and because of you, we were able to pay the initial deposit to get Michelle and Kennedy into their own apartment. After only one week in the apartment, Michelle got a job! Here is a message from Michelle.
"Thank you for everything you have done for us. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and freeze in fear. Then I remember we are home and not in Germany anymore. Kennedy is doing great! She misses her friends in Germany but is being spoiled by my mom and dad. She loves spending time with her Grandparents! We are going to be okay now."
Michelle and Kenney are just one example of the many domestic violence and child abuse victims your donations have helped. Thank you for your belief in our mission.
The AODVC Team