LOVE SHOULDN'T HURT.

24 HOUR CRISIS LINE:575-885-4615

Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter

-CHANGING HURT TO HOPE-

Let a light shine on your porch or business from October 1st-31st

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  • Remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence
  • Support the survivors
  • Bring hope to others


Join us and Stand Up for healthy relationships, respect, safety, consent, equality, and hope by displaying purple lights at your home or business during the month of October. 

Services We Provide

i got flowers today

 
I got flowers today. It wasn't my birthday or any other special day. We had our first argument last night. He said a lot of cruel things that really hurt me. I know he was sorry and didn't mean the things he said. Because I got flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn't our anniversary or any other special day. Last night, he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like a nightmare. I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and bruised all over. I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. It wasn't Mother's Day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again. And it was much worse than all other times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What about money? I' m afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today.

I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It was the day of my funeral. Last night he finally killed me. He beat me to death.

If only I had gathered enough courage and strength to leave him, I would not have gotten flowers today. 


-Paulette Kelly

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13 HEARTBREAKING CONFESSIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

ON GOING NEEDS (PERSONAL)

PERSONAL HYGIENE

FEMININE PRODUCTS

  • PADS/PANTY LINERS/TAMPONS
  • ADULT DIAPERS
  • NURSING PADS

BATHING

  • FACEWASH
  • SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER
  • BODY WASH
  • RAZORS/SHAVING CREAM
  • WASH CLOTHS/TOWELS

DENTAL

  • TOOTHBRUSHES/TOOTHPASTE
  • FLOSS

BODY

  • DEODORANT
  • BODY SPRAY
  • LOTIONS

HAIR 

  • HAIRSPRAY/GEL
  • HAIR BRUSHES/COMBS
  • HAIR TIES/HEAD BANDS/CLIPS


BABY PRODUCTS


  • DIAPERS
  • WIPES
  • PULL UPS


  • BOTTLES/SIPPY CUPS
  • FORMULA
  • BABY FOOD


  • BABY SHAMPOO/OIL/LOTION
  • DIAPER RASH CREAM


  • BIBS
  • BLANKETS


  • CLOTHES (ALL SIZES)
  • SOCKS
  • SHOES


  • HIGH CHAIRS
  • BOOSTER SEATS
  • CAR SEATS
  • STROLLERS 
  • CRIBS
  • BOUNCERS/TOYS/ETC.


CLOTHING/SHOES

  • BRAS
  • UNDERWEAR/BOXERS
  • SOCKS
  • JEANS/SHORTS/LEGGINGS/ETC.
  • T-SHIRTS/SWEATERS/ETC.
  • WORK ATTIRE
  • JACKETS/OUTERWEAR
  • SNEAKERS/SANDALS/BOOTS/ETC.

Clothes already on hangers will be helpful.


MEDICINE/FIRST AID

  • PAIN RELIF (TYLENOL,IBROPROFEN,ETC.)
  • ALLERGY MEDICINE
  • COUGH MEDICINE
  • COUGH DROPS
  • PEPTO BISMOL
  • LICE TREATMENT
  • COLD/FLU MEDICINE
  • CHILD/BABY MEDICINE

FIRST AID

  • FIRST AID KITS
  • BANDAIDS
  • RUBBING ALCOHOL/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
  • ANTIBIOTIC CREAM
  • BANDAGES/GAUZE


SHELTER NEEDS

FOOD

  • WATER
  • CANNED GOODS
  • NON-PERISHABLE FOODS
  • MILK
  • EGGS 
  • FRUITS/VEGETABLES
  • BREAD


CLEANING SUPPLIES

  • BLEACH
  • PINE SOL/FABULOSO
  • TOILET BOWL CLEANER
  • DISINFECTANT CLEANER/SPRAY
  • DISINFECTANT WIPES
  • FURNITURE POLISH
  • GLASS CLEANER
  • LAUNDRY DETERGENT
  • HAND SANITIZER
  • HAND SOAP
  • DISH SOAP


  • TRASH BAGS
  • PAPER TOWELS
  • TOILET PAPER


LINENS

  • SHEETS 
  • BLANKETS
  • COMFORTERS
  • QUILTS
  • PILLOWS
  • TOWELS/WASHCLOTHS


KITCHEN

  • DISHES
  • MUGS/CUPS
  • SILVERWARE
  • COOKING UTENSILS
  • POTS/PANS
  • STORAGE CONTAINERS
  • POT HOLDERS/OVEN MITTS
  • PITCHERS


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WE APPRECIATE ALL DONATIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, CONTACT 575-885-4615, FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. 


Drop-Off Location:


ALLSTATE

1127 S. Canal Street

Carlsbad, NM 88220

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