Proceeds from each ride will be donated to help end the silence of domestic violence
LADERA RANCH, Calif., January 19, 2017 – Laura’s House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, is partnering with trusted women-driving-women innovator See Jane Go (SJG) – the leader in ride-hail services for females. Laura’s House is the first organization selected by the transportation trailblazer to benefit from its charitable giving program committed to helping women move forward.
A dedicated fleet of SJG drivers, specially trained by the nonprofit, will provide safe, convenient and no-cost transportation to women and children who have left unsafe situations and are under the care of Laura’s House. Offering this secure alternative to public transportation is a powerful step forward in helping break through initial barriers, ultimately allowing those affected by domestic violence to obtain safety and create positive changes in their lives.
"The effort to break the cycle of domestic violence requires the support of many, which is why Laura’s House remains so grateful for all its partners, particularly ones like See Jane Go, that share our commitment to empowering women,” said Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director at Laura's House. “See Jane Go is providing much more than safe and comfortable transportation for women in our care; it’s helping to provide the strength to rebuild lives."
Since 1994, Laura’s House has committed to bettering the lives of Orange County families affected by domestic violence and continues to be the only state-approved comprehensive domestic violence agency in South Orange County. The nonprofit provides a 55-bed shelter for abused women and their children, life skill courses and recently expanded its reach with the opening of a Domestic Violence Advocacy Center in Garden Grove to serve victims with legal support and counseling resources.
"Since inception, it has been our intention to give a percentage of each ride to a charitable cause," says See Jane Go Founder William Jordan. "We surveyed our entire female driver base to see which causes resonated with them and Laura’s House emerged as the clear choice for a non-profit alliance. One of the biggest safety issues that women can face is from their spouse or lover through domestic violence. At See Jane Go we are working to help women access the things they need for freedom, safety and empowerment, partnering with Laura's house for our charitable giving is a powerful way to stay true to that promise."
With both organizations dedicated to providing comfort and protection to women, the SJG-Laura's House partnership is based on authenticity. For the duration of the six month partnership, SJG has committed to gifting two percent of each ride to Laura's House in addition to providing customers with the option to donate a ride each time they take a Jane, as the SJG rides are called.
About Laura's House
The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.
For more than 20 years, Laura's House has served those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Over the past two decades, Laura’s House has provided shelter and support services to more than 4,000 battered women and children and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to nearly 50,000 people. Connect with Laura’s House on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About See Jane Go
See Jane Go was conceived during a conversation between Founder William Jordan and his daughter, Savannah, while driving home from an L.A. Lakers game. Savannah expressed interest in driving for an existing ride-hail service and William was adamantly opposed due to concern for his daughter's safety. The idea for See Jane Go, the first women-driving-women ride-hail app, was born. Today, See Jane Go meets the specific needs of female drivers and passengers in Orange County and Long Beach, Calif., with plans to expand nationwide. It is steered by a female-majority executive management team and committed to providing women the opportunity to earn an income on their terms and a trusted ride-hail alternative for female passengers. Interested drivers and riders can join Jane's tribe online at www.seejanego.co.
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Domestic Violence Advocacy Center Grand-Reopening Reception
Posted on January 19, 2017
Come tour our newly expanded office space offering therapeutic and legal advocacy services to victims of domestic violence.
Grand-Reopening Reception
Thursday February 9th ~ 5:00-7:00pm
12453 Lewis Street, Ste. 201 Garden Grove
For more information please call (949)361-3775
Local Community Members Can Show Their Support
Posted on January 12, 2017
Please join us on Sunday, January 29th to learn more about the Laura's House Women's Guild in a fun cooking class environment! RSVP: Andrea McCallister, 949-361-3775 - amccallister@laurashouse.org
Support Laura's House This Spring
3rd Annual Ladera Derby Day
Join our fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm in Ladera Ranch.
Shop & Donate Today
Our Resale Stores' support the funding of our programs and services, visit:
23635 El Toro Road, Suite F
Lake Forest, CA 92630
31878 Del Obispo Street, Suite 104
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
About the Laura's House Women's Guild
The Laura's House Women's guild is a group of dedicated individuals committed to providing some birthday and holiday fun and normality to the families and clients benefiting from the programs and services of Laura's House.
KIIS FM: Community Council: Laura's House
Posted on January 9, 2017
Below is from KIIS FM Community Council. View the PDF version here.
The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space to empower individuals and families affected by abuse. For more than 20 years, Laura’s House has served those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Over the past two decades, Laura’s House has provided shelter and support services to more than 4,000 battered women and children and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to nearly 50,000 people.
On Friday, January 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m, Laura's House will be hosting a Teen Vigil at OC Sherriff’s Regional Training Academy. The event is being held to honor El Toro High School’s Jacque Villagomez, who lost her life in 2008, and is the inspiration behind the annual Candlelight Vigil, now in its 7th year. Learn more about the event here.
Learn more about Laura's House by listening to our Community Council interview with Jennifer Ponce below!
Tune in to Community Council Every Sunday @ 7:20 AM on 102.7 KIIS FM!
Commemorate Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month
Posted on December 14, 2016
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of physical violence] by an intimate partner within their lifetime (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence).
At Laura's House, shelter and supportive services are provided to more than 4,000 abused women and children affected by domestic violence. Specific services provided include a 24-Hour Hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, life skills education, transitional programs and legal services to over 50,000 persons. Laura’s House strives to help women through one of the most difficult times in their life and to establish a fresh start.
Come out to show your support for Laura’s House on Friday, January 27, 2017, from 6-7pm. At this event we will commemorate Teen Dating Abuse Awareness Month at our 7th annual vigil, in remembrance and honor of the life of Jacque Villagomez and all victims of teen dating abuse. This event will take place at the OC Sherriff’s Regional Training Academy in Tustin. To RSVP for the event, email LHteen@laurashouse.org.