“I Can Still Shine Program (ICSSP) has been in business for over 5 years. Prior to 2011 we had another Battered Women’s agency for 15 years. We have worked for years to break the cycle of abuse. We are a faith-based agency. Our primary focus is helping clients heal by showing them love and kindness. We offer a fresh start to women and children from all walks of life.
“I Can Still Shine Program helps battered and abused women and children after they leave an abusive homes. We are a safe supportive center for women and children from all walks of life, with no exceptions. We provide our clients the opportunity to choose safety, over victimization, domestic violence and drug abuse.
“We have helped over 9,000 women and children have been aided in some way by the organization over the years. We try to fill in the gap of other organizations. While not a shelter, ICSSP seeks to fulfill a wide array of needs.
“Because of North Texas Giving Day we had 49 new donors to our program. It was a huge success as a first time participant. The Giving Day donors helped us with emergency care, and other needs for over 200 women and children.
“Due to this event, we were able to help one of our moms get a place to live. We applied funds toward rent and got her out of harm’s way. She had been abused for many years. We were also able to help many more clients with emergency needs and counseling.
“November and December client needs increase due to stress from holidays. For many families, the abuse makes the holidays a sad rather than a joyous season. That’s why we strive to help as many as we can with Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts.
“At any one time, ICSSP has 75 to 80 women/families actively being assisted in some way by our program. Our goal is to help over 500 women and kids a year. All abused women are encouraged to apply.
“We are always open for any type of donation. We accept financial and monetary donations, cars (new and used), household items, furniture, dishes, appliances, blankets, school supplies, toiletries, food bank items, and clothing. We’re eager to accept anything that can help struggling moms begin a new life.
“We’d love for you to get up and give on September 17 from 6 a.m. to midnight! Donations will be amplified so your dollars will go even further for women and children in need of our support.
“Donations are accepted by ICSSP by appointment on Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our Warehouse Location: 9125 Rumfield Rd., North Richland Hills, TX 76182.”
-By Brenda Jackson, Founder
* Photo courtesy of I Can Still Shine