CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence

What a beautiful and inspiring speech on the pageant stage from Miss Kansas Alexis Smith! We admire your bravery and support your work to combat the serious issue of domestic abuse!

Miss Kansas Alexis Smith, domestic abuse survivor, shares story behind viral video Newly crowned Miss Kansas Alexis Smith has gone viral for calling out her abuser on the pageant stage, announcing: "My abuser is here today."

Thanks to our childcare team and volunteers like Lisa who helped organize a fun outdoor movie night! The snacks were a hit with favorites like cotton candy, popcorn, cookies, chips, juice as well as other sweet treats on theme with the characters of the new Inside Out movie. Children set up their sleeping bags in the safety of our courtyard and enjoyed the show under the stars.

Our dining services team and volunteers made a delicious lunch yesterday, complete with lots of fresh produce for the side options. These healthy options like fresh fruit and salad are available for clients every day!

Our childcare team organized a fun camping day event for our children in shelter! Each tent had a different theme with a special activity inside! The kids loved visiting each one to participate in arts, crafts, music and reading activities. There was lots of fun and laughter throughout the day!

Thank you to Pat and her friends in the Heart of Ohio Basket Guild who made these beautiful basket totes and filled them with much-needed hygiene items like soap, shampoo and hairbrushes. What a blessing!

We are grateful for our partners at Chase for holding their summer donation drive and collecting body wash, lotion, diapers and clothing for our shelter. We are always in need of these items! And a special thanks to Steph for organizing the drive and delivering all the items to us!

Our dining team made a delicious meal of fried catfish with mashed potatoes, green beans, kettle chips, rolls and a sorbet ice cream cup for dessert. Yum!

Thanks to United Way of Central Ohio for a grant of $80,000 to help provide services to local victims of domestic violence!

Love shouldn't hurt. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence by a current or former intimate partner, please call our hotline at 614-224-4663. There is help and hope.

We had a wonderful time creating original artwork and enjoying snacks with some of our residents. It was a time for fun and healing!

We had so much fun at our teen night! The evening included a movie, popcorn, candy, a nacho bar, other fun snacks and a variety of sodas. Everyone had a great time and asked when we can do it again!

We wish you a happy and safe Independence Day!!

The Emerson Rogers Insurance team came to serve at the donation center and serve at our shelter as part of their “Give Back” program. They served lunch in the kitchen and worked in the donation center putting together welcome kits for kids and sorting various clothing and hygiene products to get them ready to distribute to our clients.

Thank you to Dr. Alisha Grey for visiting us and sharing good oral hygiene practices with our children and families! Everyone really enjoyed the demonstrations and interactive activities. We had lots of questions and participation! Dr. Grey also donated toothbrushes and even checked out some teeth while she was here!

Our kids in shelter love story time to relax and unwind!

Thank you to the Grange Insurance legal department that donated these fun items for our children in our summer camp program! The kids are going to love these snacks and fun flip flops!

Thank you to our LSS board members who volunteered at our shelter this week! We appreciate you serving dinner and helping our childcare team organize their new storage area!

Special thanks to Macy, a high school student in Dublin, who recently dropped off a donation of feminine care and hygiene products for our clients. This past year, she took a women’s studies class and learned about the lack of access to these types of products among women in the United States. She was inspired to make a difference and decided to organize a donation drive at her school! Thank you, Macy!

Our kids in shelter enjoyed attending our Juneteenth party along with their parents last week. There was a bean bag toss game, face paint, coloring, word search activities, hand painting, a jewelry making station and a kid friendly Juneteenth bingo. Each family received goodie bags to commemorate the special occasion.

It's Pride month and billing administrative coordinator Rhesa proudly shows off her ally shirt as she rides her bike to work.

Yesterday the Supreme Court ruled that alleged domestic abusers cannot own guns. This ruling will save lives!

Alleged domestic abusers can’t own guns, Supreme Court rules The court ruled 8-1 that the ban does not violate the Second Amendment.

We celebrate survivors daily! When clients obtain safe housing and exit our program, they now get the opportunity to ring this bell to celebrate this pivotal moment. We are grateful to shelter advocate Varonica for her wonderful idea to add this bell to our shelter!

Our staff held a special Juneteenth luncheon with trivia questions and team building discussions. It was a wonderful time to celebrate this special day together!

We advocate for equality and stand against racism. Happy Juneteenth!

The summer camp fun continues! Our children in shelter loved making their own tie-dye and painted shirts! Expressing creativity through hands-on activities is a great way to relieve stress and increase relaxation.

Our summer camp is off to a great start! The kids are enjoying some water fun and the tropical decorations!

Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and father figures!

On average, a victim of domestic violence will attempt to leave their abuser seven times before permanently leaving. If you know a victim, please support them as they make these attempts! If you need help, call LSS CHOICES 24/7. 614-224-4663.

We're hiring! You can directly help victims of domestic violence. We are currently in need of a hotline resource specialist and shelter advocate. Check out more at https://lssco.recruitpro.com/jobs/.

Shoutout to the Bunco Buddies for holding their annual donation drive in support of our clients! The group packed 40 bags filled with hygiene supplies like shampoo, lotion, socks and hairbrushes, as well as puzzle books – all very useful items for those in shelter!