The global pandemic has changed life as we know it, and sadly domestic violence (DV) cases have been on the rise in King County. According to the Seattle PD, they’ve seen a 21% increase in reported DV cases, while the Bellevue PD are reporting a 28% increase in severe DV assaults since the start of the pandemic. Abuse thrives in isolation and DAWN has experienced a 22% increase in demand for their legal advocacy services and have seen an increase in the intensity of calls for help coming to their crisis line. However, despite the pandemic, DAWN is still able to provide help and hope for DV survivors and their families. During the first half of 2020, they provided 9,285 services to 226 survivors.

Unfortunately, the pandemic has also negatively impacted the number of donations they have received, which is why donations that come through WMFHA, along with your support, are so crucial, especially this year. Though we sadly cannot come together in-person for the annual Chili Cook-off for everyone's health and safety, we can still support DAWN's vital programs for domestic violence survivors and their children. This year WMFHA is matching any donation made on this site up to $25,000, so your donation can count double! Please give generously if you can, your support will literally save lives!