The Association of Business & Professional Women (ABPW) recently donated $9,000 worth of shelter supplies to the Bridge Over Troubled Waters (BOTW) and the Bay Area Turning Point (BATP) including mattresses, pillows, sheet sets and towels. Linens and mattresses account for a large line item in the budget for each of the shelters.
It is estimated that in prior years ABPW has donated $150,000 in supplies to the two local shelters.
Following multiple donation drives, the ABPW campaign culminated with a White Linen event to celebrate success, thank donors and encourage their involvement in continuing to support the shelters.
The dinner was hosted by Kathy Viscariello in her home which was beautifully decorated. ABPW entertained 45 members and shelter guests who wore white, and a “Shades of White” dinner was served.
BOTW and BATP offer support, provide safety and prevent domestic and sexual violence. They are a visible force and leaders in the community as advocates against the occurrence and effects of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters is currently working to complete the final $2.3 million of a $7.5 million capital campaign to build a large children’s center. This will allow them to house all services under one roof and provide increased services, stability and support for traumatized children.
For more information, contact BOTW development director Becky Kyles at rkyles@tbotw.org or call her direct at 870-648-5913.
For general support of BATP, contact development director Kat Clemons at kclemons@bayareaturningpoint.com or call her at 281-388- 7600.
