Homeless woman who survived domestic violence seeks help
A woman who says she is a rape and domestic violence survivor is disabled by a traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder.
She has been living in her car for about a year and a half and says she is in debt to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center for hospital bills. She says she also needs to either repair her vehicle or buy another one.
Meanwhile, she is attending classes at Santa Fe Community College, where she hopes one day to get an associates degree in human services.
She is among hundreds of people seeking help through the Empty Stocking Fund.
The Empty Stocking Fund is a project of The Santa Fe New Mexican. The Santa Fe Community Foundation, Los Alamos National Bank, The Salvation Army, Presbyterian Medical Services and The Life Link donate services to jointly administer the Empty Stocking Fund.
The newspaper will run stories featuring requests for assistance from local residents. The information from the initial application will be verified if the applicant is selected for assistance.
To donate: Make your taxdeductible donation online at www.santafenewmexican.com/ empty_stocking or mail a check to The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund c/o The Santa Fe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1827, Santa Fe, NM 875041827. Donors can request to remain anonymous.
If you can provide a service such as roofing or home repairs, call 505-983-8968.
If you can contribute food, clothing, toys, housewares, furniture, firewood, or other items or services, call 505-988-8054.
If you donate online in honor of a friend or loved one, a custom e-card can be sent from the Empty Stocking Fund to let them know about your contribution, courtesy of the Santa Fe Community Foundation and InSight Foto.
The application process has closed.
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