Girls in Gis Wish List Donation Drive benefiting SafePlace

It's extremely upsetting to me how many lives have been destroyed or lost due to domestic violence. The worst part is that unless these stories end in tragedy, a lot of the times the abuse can go unnoticed and undetected.  Domestic violence and abuse isn't just for the poor or destitute. It can strike anywhere regardless of social-economic classes. Because the emotional and psychological abuse inflicted it's the victims that carries the burden of shame and embarrassment. It takes a lot of courage for these women to leave (or escape in most cases) and seek help because of the severe emotional, physical and sexual abuse inflicted upon them. But thanks to organizations like SafePlace there is hope for a better future. The work that SafePlace does is phenomenal. They have amazing resources and services to get these women and children's lives back on track. 

Please help us collect donations for those who need it most to start off the new year right!

The Girls in Gis Wish List Donation Drive will run from December 5, 2011 to January 20, 2012

Our final collection day and wrap-up event will be at Girls in Gis-Austin on January 22, 2012 at Gracie Barra N. Austin.

To participate in this drive and set up a bin at your academy please contact Girls in Gis for additional information. Donations can be dropped off at any of our drop off locations during normal business hours or make a donation online at:
www.safeplace.org


Drop off locations for donations:
Austin:
Rubicon Fight Sport
Trainers Elite MMA
Gracie Barra North Austin
Vamp Dance
Mario Esfiha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Brasa BJJ Austin
Joao Crus BJJ
Johns Gym
Paragon Austin
Gracie Barra South Austin
Cedar Park:
Relson Gracie Cedar Park
Gracie Barra Cedar Park
Dripping Springs
Joao Crus BJJ
Pflugerville:
Eclectic Combat Systems-Brasa BJJ Pflugerville
Fort Worth & Dallas:
Travis Lutter BJJ & MMA
Mohler BJJ & MMA
Peak Performance BJJ
Roberto Kaelin BJJ
Houston:
Gacho Gold Team
Revolution Dojo
Rio Grand Valley:
Paragon RGV Edinburg
San Antonio:
Carlson Gracie BJJ
Texas Powerhouse
Waco:
Relson Gracie Waco
Learn more about SafePlace services and resources:
www.safeplace.org

Wish List items include:
· Baby wipes
· Diapers sizes 4-6 & 2-6
· Pull-Ups Size 2T-5T
· Baby Wipes
· Baby Shampoo
· Baby Lotion
· Baby Power
· Baby Formula
· Deodorant
· Body wash
· Soap
· Shampoo and conditioner
· Shower sponges
· African American hair products
· Hair brushes & combs
· Mouth Wash
· Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
· Razors and Shaving Cream
· Body Lotion
· Paper Towels
· Boxed meals: Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, etc.
· Canned fruit, ravioli, spaghettio’s, tuna, meat, chicken
· Cereal
· Condensed milk
· Cooking oil
· Juice boxes
· Oatmeal
· Pasta
· Rice
· Seasonings
· Cell Phones

Big Thanks to our Sponsors BJJ Legends, She-Jitsu, Neocell Sports, Super Body Care, Mean Streak, ACT Energy Drink, Fenom Kimonos, Grand Prix Grappling, Paleo Pam and Scentsy Independent Consultant Lana Hunter.