85% of InterAct’s shelter residents who complete the program do not return to abusive homes.
Since each person’s journey to accessing InterAct is uniquely different, our programs and services must be individually tailored. YOUR support makes these services available at no cost and helps make the path to escaping a life of violence more accessible for those who may not have direct access or a clear plan. There is no typical story.
There is no typical
There Is No Typical
Donna's Story
Donna’s Story
How You Can Help
There Is No Typical
While serving nearly 7,000 individuals annually, InterAct encounters diverse needs. However, there is a common thread among all those seeking assistance: the desire to escape the cycle of violence.
Since each person’s journey to accessing InterAct is uniquely different, our programs and services must be individually tailored. Your support makes these services available at no cost and helps make the path to escaping a life of violence more accessible for those who may not have direct access or a clear plan. There is no typical story.
Donna’s Story
While living in Arkansas, Donna reached out to InterAct’s 24-hour crisis line, sharing her harrowing journey of escaping an abusive partner she’d endured for 13 years. Her winter transition from Arkansas to North Carolina was daunting and challenging…
Financial information about this organization may be requested by contacting InterAct’s Chief Development Officer, Lori Richards at lorir@interactofwake.org or by calling 919-867-6722.
Donna’s Story
During the call, Donna connected with one of InterAct’s PEEPs (Personal and Economic Empowerment Program) team members for case management. In this initial meeting, they addressed the numerous barriers she faced. They established goals related to housing, transportation, clothing, and employment. When Donna arrived at InterAct, her first in-person meeting provided a simultaneous feeling of relief and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty about her next steps.
Over the next five months, Donna benefited from a range of services, including InterAct’s support programs and connections to our partner agencies. She received clothing assistance through a voucher for InterAct’s resale shop, Pass It On, and was referred to Note In the Pocket to receive clothing for her child. Through InterAct’s in-house pantry, Donna received household items and food staples until she could access food stamps. To address her transportation challenges, InterAct utilized its available funding granted by Wake County’s Bridge to Home program. Additionally, InterAct offered financial support for renewing her nursing certification, enabling her to secure employment.
With assistance from InterAct’s Housing Navigator, Donna eventually found stable housing. Our Director of Housing guided her through the complex process of submitting the required paperwork for her housing inspection and lease agreement while covering the initial deposit and coordinating with the landlord.
All these services were made possible by supporters and donors like you. Donna is living proof of the remarkable transformation that can occur when YOU GIVE.
Your generosity helps survivors rebuild their lives and secure a safer future.
*Note to the reader: This story is real; however, identifying information has been changed to protect client confidentiality.
