When survivors of domestic violence leave their abusers, that can bring a host of financial obstacles. And we’re hearing from someone who knows that all too well—- someone who has walked in their shoes. Just listen to Trish Coffey, a local mortgage loan officer with OVM Financial.
“Many times they’re escaping with the clothes on their back, and they haven’t managed finances recently because that is one of the aspects of control the abusers will use.” Coffey is also the President of Women Against Violence and a huge supporter of Samaritan House and the work they do with helping survivors of domestic abuse.
“So they really are starting from ground zero and have no idea what to do or how to manage a budget. They don’t have any resources for themselves, so it’s really starting from scratch. They have everything at Samaritan House that these survivors need to become independent”‘ says Coffey…