Survivor of domestic violence sparks change this Fourth of July with nonprofit to empower and support other survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Survivor of domestic violence ignites change this Fourth of July with her nonprofit Hope for HOPE by asking for people to donate money instead of purchasing fireworks.

“I was a victim of domestic violence about five years ago and it was definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life,” Allison Mcgann said.

Mcgann started her nonprofit Hope for HOPE to help victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, and racial injustice after experiencing the effects herself.

“During that time, I just felt like there was no one on my side or there was no one there to support me,” Mcgann said.

Her mission is to make sure another survivor doesn’t ever feel that way.

To ensure that, Mcgann says that she needs funding to help expand her nonprofit to meet the increasing needs, and that’s when she created the Fireworks of Hope fundraiser.

“This Fourth of July, give your dog a break from the noise and make a difference instead. For just $10, the cost of a couple of fireworks, you can support domestic violence survivors,” Mcgann said.

The National Institutes of Health reports that every year more than 10 million people experience domestic violence. The institute also states that one in four women and one in nine men experience domestic violence.

“I just decided that you know, I don’t want other people to have to do that alone or feel that way that I did,” Mcgann said.

Hope for HOPE empowers victims through compassion and justice and advocates for safety, equality, and dignity through comprehensive support, education, awareness, and collective action.

“When they feel empowered, then they speak, and they share their story,” Mcgann said.

If you want more information or want to donate to Hope for HOPE, you can visit their website at www.hopeforhopear.org or their Facebook page at Hope for HOPE Arkansas Nonprofit Organization.

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