Dear Family and Friends,

Hello and welcome to my Walk For Hope page, my personal and yearly effort to raise funds for Mutual Ground. By donating through this site, your contribution will go directly to Mutual Ground. It's fast, it's easy, and you will be making a difference.

As you all know, this cause is very "near and dear" to my heart. Not only do I want to remember all who have experienced violence, my hope is also to help prevent others from becoming victims of violence. We are raising money individually, but also as part of a team. My team, the education department of Mutual Ground, touched my heart in a special way when they decided to name our team the "Dragonfly Divas". As many of you know, the dragonfly is our symbol for new life and our precious Amanda.

For so many of us, our world has been safe and secure—free from violence and abuse. However, for those who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, the world seems full with darkness and despair. When they finally make the decision to get help and come to Mutual Ground, they arrive hurt and broken.

Having been associated with Mutual Ground for 7 years, I have witnessed how effective and compassionate they are in giving  victims assistance. Mutual Ground gives victims a future. Mutual Ground gives them safety, healing, support and encouragement, and hope. And all the services are free. While revenue does come from government and foundation grants, there is never enough to go around. This year is especially difficult because of the State of Illinois budget cuts and this tough economy.

I do realize this year has been a difficult one for many financially, but any amount you can spare will be greatly appreciated. I hope you will be able to support my fundraising effort and the vital work of Mutual Ground, a local agency, by making a tax deductible donation right now.

Thank you!

Jill

Donations made on this site are safe and secure. I hope you forward this link to others who may want to help too.

You can learn more about Mutual Ground by visiting their website, www.mutualgroundinc.org.