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16 staff know the Jasper board members and greatly appreciate their support. The agency helped 60 women and 41 children in 2018. "The Jasper Energizers have been long-term givers to our organization; they are fantastic to us," said Sears, who has worked at Daybreak for three years. "They are people in our community who are trying to do good, and it's wonderful that they put forth this effort for vulnerable people who need assistance." Robbins, who is fluent in Spanish, has interpreted many times at Daybreak. Items not covered by Daybreak's federal grant – such as work clothes or shoes for clients or school supplies for kids who are sheltered – are often purchased with Energizers donations. "It's not uncommon for women to arrive at the shelter in the middle of the night, with children in tow," Sears said. "People often come in without shoes or a coat." Sears said the Jasper Energizers' annual gift helps Daybreak make life better for their clients. "Most of the time, a shelter is the final alternative," said Sears, who earned a master's degree from the University of Alabama and is a member of the Walker County Department of Human Resources Quality Assurance Team. "We've found that it takes seven to 10 times for a woman to make a clean break. They're fleeing from a hostile situation. People will put up with a lot to feed their kids." There are many dynamics to domestic violence, Sears said. While some women come to Daybreak for a couple of days, until they can get to a relative's home, the average stay is a month. The shelter, which is comfortable and homelike, provides families with towels, linens and hygiene items. Case managers help clients find housing and get resettled. "The vast majority of people want to heal and want to do better for their kids, and come to the realization they deserve better," Sears said. "We are so thankful for what the Jasper Energizers do for our organization." Booth said he's thankful for the ability to serve through Alabama Power's charitable arm for retirees. "I'm glad I joined Energizers," Booth said. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." , GIVING TO JASPER COMMUNITY AND BEYOND During Jasper Energizers' 2018 Christmas meeting, members provided $10,000 total to these nonprofits: • Backyard Blessings – Supplies, lunches and weekend meals for food-insecure children. • Beacon House/Concerned Citizens for Our Youth – Offers healthcare services. • City of Lights Dream Center – Provides counseling, recovery and substance-abuse services. • Daybreak Family Resource Center of Northwest Alabama – Assists domestic violence victims. • Hope for Women LLC – Helps addicted women. • Project Lifesaver International – Supplies free GPS bracelets to people prone to wandering. • Walker County Children's Advocacy Center – Provides protective services to abused children. • Walker County Homeless Coalition – Provides emergency shelter for homeless individuals and families. • Walker County Humane Society – Shelters and promotes adoption of animals.

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