Tonya's Story

About 7 years ago, Tonya made the brave decision to leave a domestic violence situation for the sake of her and her daughter. Leaving the situation was a courageous choice, but Tonya went a step further and left her home and community for her and her daughter’s safety.

Tonya and her daughter were able to find refuge and hope through Butler County United Way’s Emergency Shelter to Eliminate Homelessness, a collaboration led by Hope House Rescue Mission, Modern Psychiatry and Wellness, and JobsPlus. The help Tonya and her daughter received gave them enough strength to keep from going back to their abuser. Over time, with the help of job training, counseling, coaching, and shelter, Tonya was able to get a job and move into her own apartment. Tonya is now working full time, has her own home, and her daughter is set to graduate high school soon.

Thanks to collaborations like Emergency Shelter to Eliminate Homelessness, people like Tonya and her daughter can find support when it matters most. In the last year, nearly 8,000 people in Butler County have been provided emergency housing or assistance.

Upcoming Events

March

1-27: Basics and Beauty Kits Supply Drive

27: Basics and Beauty Kits Volunteer Event

April

17: Community Impact Breakfast and County-Wide Volunteer Events

May

19: Golf United Classic

June

18: Day of Action

September

18: Books and Brews

October

1-31: SOCKtober

9: Topgolf United

November

1-20: Thanksgiving Meal Drive

20: Thanksgiving Meal Kit Volunteer Event

December

1-6: Festival of Wreaths

Adopt-A-Family

Teddy Bear and Toy Drive

Holiday Game and Board Game Drive

DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY DRIVES: December 10

STORIES OF IMPACT

Sheila

Sheila, a 44-year-old single mother of four, is no stranger to navigating adversity. Ten years ago, after going into labor early with her twin boys, she had to learn to navigate things a little differently than before. After giving birth to her sons, Sheila was rushed into brain surgery due to fluid on her brain pushing on her optic nerve.

Tonya

Sherry

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E.J

E.J. first entered the foster care system 5 years ago at 10 years old, and the uncertainty of his circumstances weighed heavily on him. Not having a stable support system and family in his life during such a formative time left him feeling vulnerable and scared.