January 2008

Just imagine what it would be like to leave your home and all your personal belongings behind so that you and your children can be safe from domestic violence. That is often the case for families that find their way to Peace House. Sometimes our shelter is the first safe home they have ever experienced.

Since the year 2000, the number of nights of shelter has more than tripled, with women and children staying more than 2,100 nights at the Peace House Shelter.

Peace House, Inc. is a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization in Park City, UT. In 1992, the Domestic Peace Task Force (DPTF) was developed by a group of community leaders who advocated on behalf of domestic violence victims and developed strategies for building a shelter. In 1995, the shelter, Peace House, was dedicated and opened to victims of domestic violence. The shelter was operated entirely by volunteers. Today, our professionally trained staff offer case management, parenting classes, safety planning, domestic violence education and legal, medical, housing, and financial referral services to our clients and women in the community.

Peace House continues with the challenges of reaching out to the victims of family violence, providing a safe haven and the tools for self-sufficiency and spreading the word about domestic violence through our outreach and educational programs. Our preventive programs were taught in many area schools and had an attendance of 5,200 last year. Our greatest hope to stop the cycle of family violence is with the children.

A huge portion of the Peace House success in the past can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the Park City Board of REALTORS® Philanthropic Foundation. Without the financial support of this foundation, we would not have the ability to serve all who need us. Your contribution to the Luxury Home Tour goes directly to help women and children in our shelter, in our schools, and in our community.

The financial help from the Luxury Home Tour and Auction makes a difference in the lives of many families in our community.

Thank you for your support and caring.