Domestic Violence Roundtable Kicking off 'Showers for Shelters'

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When families flee an abusive situation, they usually arrive at the shelters with nothing. No money, no home, no possessions. Usually, they have the clothes on their backs.

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable is holding its annual Shower for Shelters from Sunday, April 25, through Monday May 11.

Donations of new, unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at Goodnow Library in Sudbury, The Wayland Public Library, and the Lincoln Public Library.

“They lack life’s basic necessities, and parents must provide for themselves and their children,” said the release. “It is important that the families in shelter realize they have the care and support of the community as they take the steps to rebuild their lives free of abuse. Providing the items that the women and children desperately need sends a powerful message of caring and provides them with much needed support and encouragement as they rebuild their lives.”

Each spring, the Roundtable hosts this fundraiser that invites local communities to chip in with items that go to families that are served by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step and Voices Against Violence.

You can find the list of needed items here, and the libraries each have a list posted, as well.

Some of the items include new twin sheets, pillows, towels, twin blankets, twin comforter sets, kitchen items like pots and pans, small appliances, dish towels, glasses, flatware, and household cleaners. Gift cards to CVS, Market Basket, Stop and Shop, etc. are also welcomed.

Find more about the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable here.