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Women’s shelters are places in which women can seek refuge from domestic violence. It is not a pleasant topic to discuss, but it is an important one.


Women that go through this trauma are all too often left in a situation where they are unable to support themselves or their children if they have any. They are left without shelter or resources during a very difficult time in their lives. That’s where the women’s shelters come in.

Also known as battered women’s shelters or women’s refuge shelters, the spaces are more than just typical homeless shelters. They act as places of refuge, solace, and safety when a woman needs it the very most.


These shelters get funding from the government and nonprofits, but they also need your help. A huge amount of their supplies come from donations from folks like you looking to make even a small difference in someone else’s life. Remember that there are tons of ways to help others in the world, and donating is one of the easiest and most efficient methods of doing so.

These 12 items are desperately needed in women’s shelters across the country (and the world), and I bet that you already have most (if not all) of them in your home.

[H/T: Mom.me]

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