Saving lives and creating change since 1974.
Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic violence shelter serving Alachua, Bradford, and Union county. We have worked tirelessly to empower thousands of survivors and their families through emergency safe shelter and housing, economic education and empowerment, child & youth programs, safety planning, counseling, and other support services.
Our work is possible because of supporters like you.
Through sustained giving, your overall impact on survivors
and their families can be significant with an
affordable monthly donation of your choice.
Why should you join?
INVESTMENT
When you commit to become a recurring donor, you are not just giving, you are investing in the future of survivors and their families.
Empower survivors everyday.
SUSTAINABILITY
Ignite change all year long.
Donating consistently helps the agency create a strong budget and a safety net for anything that comes our way.
COMMUNITY
Being a recurring donor means being recognized as a part of a collective group of like-minded supporters that share a passion to save lives and create change in our community.
Be a leader of the movement.
NO RESTRICTIONS
The freedom to create change.
Many grants come with restrictions on when and how they can be used. Your monthly donation allows us to focus on survivors' needs with no restrictions.
Your Benefits As An Ally
RECOGNITION: Be Proud of Your Promise
You will be acknowledged on our website, monthly newsletters, and testimonials, unless you wish to remain anonymous. We want everyone to know that you are changing the lives of thousands of survivors in our community every year. Monthly donors of $25+ will receive a personalized brick for our Pathway of Hope on the anniversary of your first year as an Ally.
IMPACT REPORT: See the Success of Your Donation
You will receive a quarterly impact report summarizing the services provided to clients, highlighting success stories, and keeping you informed of new partnerships and growing programs to assist survivors.
EXCLUSIVE EVENT: Let Us Thank You
Join us for an end-of-the-year celebration to recognize and thank our Allies in Action supporters.
Your commitment transforms the lives of survivors every day. Let's celebrate that together!
TAX BENEFITS: Saving Money by Saving Lives
We are a 501(c)(3) certified charitable organization, which means your donations are tax deductible. Every year, we send out a convenient, rolled-up summary of your monetary donations for the calendar year.
AFFORDABLE & AUTOMATIC GIVING: It's Your Choice
Committing to a recurring donation means your overall impact can be significant for an affordable monthly installment of your choice. It only takes a moment to set up your monthly donation on our website which will automatically be withdraw from your credit card or bank account on the same day each month. If you ever want to adjust or cancel your contribution, simply email our team at stephanief@peacefulpaths.org.
Your Impact
We can do this.
Each year, Peaceful Paths impacts thousands of lives through free and confidential intervention services. Providing safety and support removes road blocks to empower survivors to work toward a
path of self-sufficiency.
Your monthly contribution plays a vital role in this mission.
The Numbers
For 2024
599
LEGAL CLIENTS
SERVED
4500+
SAFETY PLANS COMPLETED IN-PERSON
4,177
YOUTHS SERVED IN
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Abigail Clark
Alicia Doak
Allen and Amanda Kent
Andrew Chadwick
Amy Moon
Anne Clark
Barbara A. Bennett
Barbara N. Anderson
Celeste M. Ramírez
Celia Colson
Chelsey Crandall
Christi Arrington
Cindy Lynn Larimer, MD
Eileen Pesantes
Elizabeth Curry
Evelyn R. Sullivan
Frederick Ramirez
Holy Faith Catholic Church
Jennifer Bridge
JoAnn Wilkes
Jordan Miller
Jorge Villalobos & Susie Ulloa
Karen Freas
Kathleen Dalton
Kayvon Bahramian
Marissa Latini
Martha Mallicote
Meizon Mission
Michele Sharpe
Patricia Hendrix
Patty Cintron
Paul William Gruetzmacher
Paula Sullivan
Paulette Robinson
Queen of Peace
Rebecca Jean Mimms
Reid Woolery
Richard Parent & Stephanie Freas
Ruby Parker
Sarah Maxwell
Tamara L. Martin
Taylor Murphy
Theresa Beachy
Tom Porter
Vivian Rios
Wes & Brenda Wheeler
Yolanda Thomas
Why We Give . . .
"We love this community and want everyone to find
hope and healing."
- Justin & Alicia
