Trigger warning: This story contains content about domestic violence. Please take care of yourself.

Denise never thought investing was for someone like her – that was for people with stable jobs and big salaries.

For years, her abuser controlled her bank account. She thought that was normal for couples, so it seemed okay at first. But he used her money for gambling and drained the little savings she had. On top of all that, she didn’t have a job because she was taking care of her baby. Denise felt trapped – financially, mentally and physically. She was so scared, but she knew she had to leave for her future, and her baby’s.

When she finally escaped, she had no savings, no plan and nowhere to go. She had nothing but her baby and a few diapers.

Thankfully, you were there for Denise and her baby. Because of your support, Coburn Place had an open apartment that was the perfect new home for them.

Living rent- and utility-free meant Denise had breathing room for the first time in her life, and after settling into her new safe home, she accessed Coburn Place’s other support services. It was beyond anything she could have imagined. She was able to get assistance with childcare, which allowed her to get a job!

A couple weeks later, after taking a financial literacy class and careful consideration, Denise made her first investment.

Just a few months ago, Denise felt trapped in all senses, but now she finally has a future worth investing in – she’s on the pathway to home ownership, she can envision her baby graduating college and retirement actually seems possible one day.

Because you and supporters like you, Denise is building stability for her family’s future at Coburn Place.

That’s the power of your support.

Thank you for investing in survivors like Denise.