Create Valerie Godoy Women's Shelter for the Homeless
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Kelly Chandler
9 years ago
I knew Valerie growing up through High School. She was a fun, vibrant, loving person who didn't deserve to struggle or suffer. This is a wonderful cause to help others in need and to remember her. Rest in peace Valerie.
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Stephanie Barreda
9 years ago
Valerie was my friend in highschool. I just found out about this. I wasn't living in Austin for many years. This breaks my heart. She was so funny and sweet. She didn't deserve this.
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Carla Rangel
10 years ago
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I am homeless, and I see a great need. I also have PTSD, and know that it is a difficult environment where safety is needed for women.
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Jessica Wood
10 years ago
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My understanding is that recent efforts to house the homeless (such as the otherwise wonderful Community First Village) are not geared to homeless women and moms. This basic need is so important; re: moms with kids, this is the next generation, and how we treat them defines us as a society. Please know this project has my full support and I hope to learn of other ways I can help. Thank you!
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Trevor Harper
10 years ago
An important effort.
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carl deaton
11 years ago
I am homeless too, enrolled in a homeless vet program that expires in 30 days will be on the streets when that happens if you have some direction for me it would be much appreciated and used to help both men and women [email protected] 571 4614 THANK YOU Carl Deaton
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carl deaton
11 years ago
I am a homeless vet so i relate to the situation.....I am attempting to start a homeless vet shelter and not getting much help, i will be on the streets when funding rusn ou for this program any direction you can give me would be much appreciated and would be used to help others as well m3en and women alike [email protected] 571 4614
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Cynthia Washington
11 years ago
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There are way too many women & children on the streets of Austin. I have also found that many are pregnant as well.
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Julia
12 years ago
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Asking folks to move along when they have no where to go is no solution. Women are historically more vulnerable as individuals, and, are often caregivers for children. A woman-specific shelter is needed.
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Julie Carter
12 years ago
No matter what, everyone deserves a place that they can come in from out of any storm they may be experiencing. I believe this shelter is vital and a matter of community security.
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Seth Camm www.7yearsforgotten.com
12 years ago
a story from our blog on www.7yearsforgotten.com of a Homeless woman...
“Children’s talent to endure comes from their ignorance of alternatives.”
-Maya Angelou
Approximately 1 out of every 3 girls and 1 out of every 5 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. Abused and neglected children are 11 times more likely to engage in criminal behavior; and approximately, 80% of 21 year olds that were abused as children met the criteria for at least one psychological disorder. [Retrieved from dosomething.org]
Our understanding of life, of the world, of love is all formed during our childhood. When a child endures physical, mental, and sexual abuse those scars are carried with them regardless of the path their life takes.
When Cheyenne was 2 years old, her mother married her stepfather and the abuse and molestation began immediately. It continued unabated and constant for 7 years. It was only in Cheyenne’s naivety that brought about a change. During a health class sex education lecture Cheyenne raised her hand and asked the teacher if it was all right for her father to touch her in those places. The teacher immediately pulled Cheyenne from class, the principal alerted the authorities and Cheyenne was taken to the hospital. She was examined physically and emotionally, and then returned to school. The principal told Cheyenne to go home, to not say anything about her day, and to just wait for the authorities to act.
Cheyenne went home and snuck through her window as usual. However, within just minutes her sister barged into the room, “Cheyenne,” her sister announced, “you better get into the living room. The cops are here and daddy is mad.” Cheyenne was surprised to also see her teacher, the principal, and counselors from the hospital. That’s when her stepfather caught Cheyenne off guard and struck her. Once on the ground he continued to kick her. The cops intervened, but the damage had already been done. Cheyenne’s clavicle was shattered, her ja
I knew Valerie growing up through High School. She was a fun, vibrant, loving person who didn't deserve to struggle or suffer. This is a wonderful cause to help others in need and to remember her. Rest in peace Valerie.
Valerie was my friend in highschool. I just found out about this. I wasn't living in Austin for many years. This breaks my heart. She was so funny and sweet. She didn't deserve this.
I am homeless, and I see a great need. I also have PTSD, and know that it is a difficult environment where safety is needed for women.
My understanding is that recent efforts to house the homeless (such as the otherwise wonderful Community First Village) are not geared to homeless women and moms. This basic need is so important; re: moms with kids, this is the next generation, and how we treat them defines us as a society. Please know this project has my full support and I hope to learn of other ways I can help. Thank you!
An important effort.
I am homeless too, enrolled in a homeless vet program that expires in 30 days will be on the streets when that happens if you have some direction for me it would be much appreciated and used to help both men and women [email protected] 571 4614 THANK YOU Carl Deaton
I am a homeless vet so i relate to the situation.....I am attempting to start a homeless vet shelter and not getting much help, i will be on the streets when funding rusn ou for this program any direction you can give me would be much appreciated and would be used to help others as well m3en and women alike [email protected] 571 4614
There are way too many women & children on the streets of Austin. I have also found that many are pregnant as well.
Asking folks to move along when they have no where to go is no solution. Women are historically more vulnerable as individuals, and, are often caregivers for children. A woman-specific shelter is needed.
No matter what, everyone deserves a place that they can come in from out of any storm they may be experiencing. I believe this shelter is vital and a matter of community security.
a story from our blog on www.7yearsforgotten.com of a Homeless woman... “Children’s talent to endure comes from their ignorance of alternatives.” -Maya Angelou Approximately 1 out of every 3 girls and 1 out of every 5 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. Abused and neglected children are 11 times more likely to engage in criminal behavior; and approximately, 80% of 21 year olds that were abused as children met the criteria for at least one psychological disorder. [Retrieved from dosomething.org] Our understanding of life, of the world, of love is all formed during our childhood. When a child endures physical, mental, and sexual abuse those scars are carried with them regardless of the path their life takes. When Cheyenne was 2 years old, her mother married her stepfather and the abuse and molestation began immediately. It continued unabated and constant for 7 years. It was only in Cheyenne’s naivety that brought about a change. During a health class sex education lecture Cheyenne raised her hand and asked the teacher if it was all right for her father to touch her in those places. The teacher immediately pulled Cheyenne from class, the principal alerted the authorities and Cheyenne was taken to the hospital. She was examined physically and emotionally, and then returned to school. The principal told Cheyenne to go home, to not say anything about her day, and to just wait for the authorities to act. Cheyenne went home and snuck through her window as usual. However, within just minutes her sister barged into the room, “Cheyenne,” her sister announced, “you better get into the living room. The cops are here and daddy is mad.” Cheyenne was surprised to also see her teacher, the principal, and counselors from the hospital. That’s when her stepfather caught Cheyenne off guard and struck her. Once on the ground he continued to kick her. The cops intervened, but the damage had already been done. Cheyenne’s clavicle was shattered, her ja
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