A Safe Place

https://asafeplaceforhelp.org

A PEER Chain supported charity

A Safe Place located in Zion, IL is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs we assist victims in transforming their lives after violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and human trafficking and how we can all be involved in ending them.

Misericordia Home

https://misericordia.com

Misericordia Home located in Chicago, IL has been part of the my family for a very long time. We have been blessed to have a close family member as a resident there, for more than 35 years. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society’s most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - LLS

https://pages.lls.org/ltn/coh/CntlOhio21/rauker

My daughter Rebecca is taking action in the fight to end cancer. As an Executive Challenger for the Columbus, Ohio Light The Night Walk, she is fundraising to fight blood cancers with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). All funds go directly to LLS in support of its mission to find a cure to blood cancer and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. I hope you will join me in bringing light to the darkness of cancer.

How you can help.

· Support her campaign by donating through the secure, online site. Your donation is 100% tax deductible: 

https://pages.lls.org/ltn/coh/CntlOhio21/rauker

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention AFSP

https://afsp.org

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. My daughter Raechel, is fighting to change that through her work in mental health. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization with a mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP provides resources for families of those struggling with suicidal thoughts and resources for families of those that have completed suicide. AFSP also provides community outreach to continue increasing awareness and education surrounding suicide and suicide prevention. AFSP is a national organization but also has local chapters in all 50 states in the U.S. You can help continue the fight for suicide prevention by donating to the national AFSP or your local AFSP chapter.

For information on suicide and suicide prevention, resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts and those that have had a suicide attempt in the past, call the Suicide prevention hotline:

1-800-273-8255 (TALK)