Help Us Reach
$25,000 by
December 31.
Healing begins here.
Your gift helps women, caregivers, and youth heal after homicide, incarceration, and community violence—so families can rebuild with dignity, safety, and hope.
$4,500
raised of $25,000 goal
Ends December 31
Our Promise
Healing grows from every gift.
WAB2G connects and heals women and girls affected by homicide and incarceration to prevent cycles of violence. Your support sustains safe, trauma-informed spaces where families process grief, rebuild stability, and lead with courage.
- We share weekly progress and impact summaries so you see your gift at work.
Your gift powers these core programs
Six-Part Healing Series
A guided journey through reflection, resilience, and renewal led by trauma-informed facilitators.
Caregivers Program (CERP)
Mentorship, peer support, and practical stability resources for mothers and caregivers affected by incarceration or community violence.
Operation LIPSTICK
Awareness and prevention that educates women and youth about the dangers of illegal firearm trafficking and empowers safe, informed choices.
Every dollar helps connect, heal, and prevent cycles of violence.
$50
Acts of Care
Each $50 gift supports one of the following:
- Provides art, journaling, or self-care materials for a young woman in Y-LIPSTICK
- Offers a grocery gift card for a caregiver recovering from violence to ease financial strain
$75
Acts of Care
Each $75 gift supports one of the following:
- Covers a phone bill for a caregiver rebuilding her life after re-entry or violence
- Provides nourishing snacks for youth in Y-LIPSTICK sessions
- Supplies hygiene products and small comforts for families recovering from crisis
$100
Acts of Care
Each $100 gift supports one of the following:
- Funds healing supplies and materials for a week of the Six-Part Healing Series
- Provides a therapeutic self-care session for a caregiver recovering from domestic violence or loss
- Keeps lights and heat on for a caregiver's home working toward stability
$250
Leadership and Rest
Each $250 gift supports one of the following:
- Provides stipends for two Y-LIPSTICK participants showing leadership and commitment
- Covers one overnight stay for a caregiver attending a healing retreat
$500
Empowerment in Community
Each $500 gift supports one of the following:
- Sponsors a youth field trip or cultural experience for youth impacted by violence
- Provides meals and materials for one month of Caregivers Program (CERP) support groups
- Funds a trauma-informed facilitator for one session of the Six-Part Healing Series
$1,000
Safety and Shelter
Each $1,000 gift supports one of the following:
- Provides one month of rent assistance or a short hotel stay for a caregiver regaining stability
- Stocks the WAB2G kitchen for an entire month so no caregiver or child goes hungry
$1,500
Community Healing
Each $1,500 gift supports the following:
- Sponsors a community outreach or awareness event (such as Operation Lipstick), bringing families together in solidarity and prevention
$2,000
Safe Foundations
Each $2,000 gift supports the following:
- Covers rent and security deposit for a caregiver escaping violence or homelessness
$3,500
Caregiver Retreat
Each $3,500 gift supports the following:
- Covers space, meals, and materials for a weekend retreat for women healing from domestic violence, incarceration, or loss
$7,500
Celebration & Legacy
Each $7,500 gift supports the following:
- Funds a holiday or caregiver graduation event celebrating healing and leadership
$10,00
Ruth's Discretionary Fund
Each $10,000 gift supports the following:
- Supports urgent needs, opportunities, and critical programming across WAB2G
$25,000
The Annual Healing Retreat
Each $25,000 gift supports the following:
- Sponsors our signature retreat honoring Warren Daniel Hairston, bringing together caregivers, families, and survivors to heal, reflect, and rebuild hope
Healing has many voices
“Because of WAB2G, I found my voice again.”
— Caregiver, Boston
“Y-LIPSTICK showed me I’m more than what happened to me.”
— Youth Participant
“The Six-Part Healing Series helped me feel safe enough to hope.”
— Participant
Our promise to you
We believe in full transparency and accountability. Every dollar you give is used thoughtfully to heal, empower, and prevent cycles of harm.
- Weekly progress updates toward our $25,000 goal through Dec 31
- Clear impact summaries with stories, numbers, and photos
- Thoughtful stewardship so your gift does the most good
Frequently Asked Questions
Every dollar goes directly to supporting our three core programs: the Six-Part Healing Series, Caregivers Program (CERP), and Operation LIPSTICK. We provide detailed impact summaries to all donors showing exactly how their gifts create change.
Yes. During the donation process, you can dedicate your gift in honor or memory of a loved one. We’ll send an acknowledgment card to the recipient you designate.
Absolutely. Many employers match charitable donations, which can double your impact. Check with your HR department to see if your company participates in matching gift programs.
Simply select the ‘Monthly’ option when making your donation. Monthly giving provides steady, reliable support that helps us plan programs and respond to urgent needs with confidence.
Help us reach $25,000 by December 31
Your generosity creates spaces of safety, connection, and hope.
We Are Better Together: Warren Daniel Hairston Project is a 501(c)(3). Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.