Movers for Moms campaign helping domestic violence survivors

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Research shows that one in four women are victims of some sort of physical violence. The Friendship Home is currently serving nearly 170 survivors of domestic violence, including both adults and kids. The nonprofit said donation campaigns like Movers for Moms are vital to their success.

Movers for Moms aims to recognize moms in crisis, in honor of Mother’s Day coming up.

“We just want to keep moving people forward.” Deanna Whittemore of Two Men and a Truck said.

The moving company Two Men and a Truck is working with area businesses to collect essential items specifically for women being helped by the Friendship Home in Lincoln.

“It’s just so meaningful for the survivors of domestic violence to receive a new set of pots and pans, clean towels, toys for the kids, and they’re able to take them with them as they move forward independently of the friendship home.” Dani Bryant, Friendship Home said.

The Friendship Home provides confidential emergency shelter, transitional housing and crisis services. Last year they served more than 1,300 domestic abuse survivors.

“Domestic violence is happening everywhere. It could be a neighbor. It could be a coworker.” Dani Bryant said.

“Doing things like this really brings a lot of awareness.” Deanna Whittemore said.

The moving company says the decision to partner with the friendship home again was easy after gathering around 600 items last year.

“Learning more about what they do and the people they help and how many people they help was just amazing to me.” Deanna Whittemore said.

The organization is accepting donation until May 11, then Two Men and a Truck will bring those items to the Friendship Home. If you would like to take part, there are drop off locations around town and an Amazon wish list for needed items. You can find more information right here.

Here is the list of drop off locations in Lincoln:

Giving Realty 1205 High St, Lincoln, NE 68502

Summit Falls Renatta Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516

KW 301 S 70th St. 200, Lincoln, NE 68510

Lincoln Federal Bank 8400 Maddox Drive, Lincoln, NE 68520

Lincoln Federal Bank 7005 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Lincoln Federal Bank 5705 S. 86th Drive, Lincoln, NE 68526

Lincoln Federal Bank 2810 Copper Ridge Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516

Lincoln Federal Bank 2401 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68521

Coldwell Banker 4230 Pioneer Woods Dr Ste A, Lincoln, NE 68506

Bridge to Better Living 4230 Pioneer Woods Drive, Suite B Lincoln, NE 68506

Flats at 84th 8300 Cheney Ridge Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516

HBAL 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C,Lincoln NE68516

Remax Concepts 4141 Pioneers Woods Dr. STE 114 Lincoln NE 68506

The Friendship Home is currently serving nearly 170 survivors of domestic violence including both adults and kids. The non-profit says donation campaigns like this are vital to their success.(Two Men and a Truck)

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