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About Precious Petals Foundation, Inc.
A 501(C)(3) Non-Profit, Charitable & Humanitarian Organization
Precious Petals Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) faith-based, humanitarian nonprofit charity built on prayer and compassion for others. Our founder, and CEO, Bev Gilliard, is a survivor of numerous forms of violence, including child abuse, domestic violence, and aggravated stalking. Also, as a single mother, she at times had to face the hardships of hunger to ensure she could feed her children. Precious Petals was born out of her experience with family and domestic violence, and her survival despite the odds.
Every second, three people in the U.S. become a victim of domestic violence.
That means each year, more than 10 million Americans experience domestic abuse.
"Everyone has a tragic story if they have lived long enough" said Bev Gilliard. "However, if we come out that tragedy alive and can do something good without being bitter, well, that is what is great; Turning tragedy into triumphant despite the circumstances is even greater; Precious Petals Foundation, Inc. is my triumph from tragedy".
What We Do
Precious Petals operates to address domestic violence, elder abuse, teenagers/adolescents dating violence, youth homelessness, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other children and youth crimes to bring stability and healthy survivor-ship to children, youths and their families. We take an extensive approach to aiding victims of domestic abuse, offering confidential emergency and integrated services to address the physical, social and emotional needs of young people between 12 and 25 years, and those who are victims of domestic violence, youth homelessness, dating (sexual) violence, and other children and youth crimes, to bring stability and healthy survivor-ship to children, youths and their non offending parent. (Get help with food)
Girls and women encounter physical, sexual and psychological violence across the world, and right here in USA, in our communities, and in our neighborhoods. From domestic abuse to rape as a weapon of war, violence against women is a gross violation of human rights as well as a threat to their health and wellbeing. It is also a severe impediment to development that renders a staggering cost to society. When women are abused or attacked they are often so psychologically or physically harmed that they are unable to work, earn an income, or care for themselves – let alone raise their children to be healthy, productive adults.
Our mission is to provide children, youths,and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, or who are homeless due to violence with the necessary support all victims of violence, and those fleeing violence generally needs to get a fresh start free of violence: from counseling and health referrals, GED preparation, parenting classes, employment assistance,emergency shelter, food, clothing, advocacy, education, prevention and intervention services, counseling, and referrals to our partner agencies, community programs, task forces, CJCC, and law enforcement. Our location is kept private for the safety of our clients.
We do this by:
Service methods include mobile and community based advocacy, emergency shelter interventions, and shelter support through our hotel/motel program. We provide a 24/7 crisis hotline and other supportive services such as advocacy, clothing closet, and referrals to other community programs.
Additionally, we provide direct services for victims, and survivors, those still in contact with their batterer, and those who have left their batterer or who are fleeing domestic violence, and other forms of assault, and harassment. We empower victims through education and provide the resources needed to aide them in making choices for a healthy relationship and self-sufficiency.
Our public charity status is 509(a)(2).
Meaning of 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2)
Section 501(c)(3) is the section of the Tax Code that describes religious, scientific, literary, educational and other charitable organizations exempt from federal income tax. All charities are further subdivided, however, between public charities, which receive broad public support from gifts or fees, and private foundations, which receive almost all of their income (other than investment income) from a very narrow group of persons, such as a single individual, family or corporation. The Code provides more restrictions on the activities of private foundations than on public charities.
509(a)(2) covers organizations that receive their support from a combination of gifts, grants and contributions and fees for their exempt services. Precious Petals depends on donations from everyday people like you who have great compassion for victims of violence.
Every second, three people in the U.S. become a victim of domestic violence. That means each year, more than 10 million Americans experience domestic abuse.
Every second, three people in the U.S. become a victim of domestic violence.
That means each year, more than 10 million Americans experience domestic abuse.
"Everyone has a tragic story if they have lived long enough" said Bev Gilliard. "However, if we come out that tragedy alive and can do something good without being bitter, well, that is what is great; Turning tragedy into triumphant despite the circumstances is even greater; Precious Petals Foundation, Inc. is my triumph from tragedy".
What We Do
Precious Petals operates to address domestic violence, elder abuse, teenagers/adolescents dating violence, youth homelessness, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other children and youth crimes to bring stability and healthy survivor-ship to children, youths and their families. We take an extensive approach to aiding victims of domestic abuse, offering confidential emergency and integrated services to address the physical, social and emotional needs of young people between 12 and 25 years, and those who are victims of domestic violence, youth homelessness, dating (sexual) violence, and other children and youth crimes, to bring stability and healthy survivor-ship to children, youths and their non offending parent. (Get help with food)
Girls and women encounter physical, sexual and psychological violence across the world, and right here in USA, in our communities, and in our neighborhoods. From domestic abuse to rape as a weapon of war, violence against women is a gross violation of human rights as well as a threat to their health and wellbeing. It is also a severe impediment to development that renders a staggering cost to society. When women are abused or attacked they are often so psychologically or physically harmed that they are unable to work, earn an income, or care for themselves – let alone raise their children to be healthy, productive adults.
Our mission is to provide children, youths,and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, or who are homeless due to violence with the necessary support all victims of violence, and those fleeing violence generally needs to get a fresh start free of violence: from counseling and health referrals, GED preparation, parenting classes, employment assistance,emergency shelter, food, clothing, advocacy, education, prevention and intervention services, counseling, and referrals to our partner agencies, community programs, task forces, CJCC, and law enforcement. Our location is kept private for the safety of our clients.
We do this by:
- providing victims of violence, or those fleeing violence, with the necessary resources they need to prevent them returning to their situation. We provide emergency shelter, food pantry, clothes closet, job training and preparation, GED preparation, skills development, and business planning.
- For youths 12 to 25, we provide educational services and training (GED program, mentoring, college preparation), and job skills through our Youth In Business Program that offers career exploration, mock interviews, resume building, filling out applications, and job training/placement.
- For adults over 25, we provide self esteem building,
- increasing public awareness about, and primary and secondary prevention of, family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence; and
- providing access to supportive services for victims of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence and their dependents; and
- providing specialized services for children exposed to family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, under-served populations, and victims who are members of racial and ethnic minority populations.
- Assisting victims with filling out Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs)
- Assisting victims with applying for Victim Compensation Claims.
Service methods include mobile and community based advocacy, emergency shelter interventions, and shelter support through our hotel/motel program. We provide a 24/7 crisis hotline and other supportive services such as advocacy, clothing closet, and referrals to other community programs.
Additionally, we provide direct services for victims, and survivors, those still in contact with their batterer, and those who have left their batterer or who are fleeing domestic violence, and other forms of assault, and harassment. We empower victims through education and provide the resources needed to aide them in making choices for a healthy relationship and self-sufficiency.
Our public charity status is 509(a)(2).
Meaning of 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2)
Section 501(c)(3) is the section of the Tax Code that describes religious, scientific, literary, educational and other charitable organizations exempt from federal income tax. All charities are further subdivided, however, between public charities, which receive broad public support from gifts or fees, and private foundations, which receive almost all of their income (other than investment income) from a very narrow group of persons, such as a single individual, family or corporation. The Code provides more restrictions on the activities of private foundations than on public charities.
509(a)(2) covers organizations that receive their support from a combination of gifts, grants and contributions and fees for their exempt services. Precious Petals depends on donations from everyday people like you who have great compassion for victims of violence.
Every second, three people in the U.S. become a victim of domestic violence. That means each year, more than 10 million Americans experience domestic abuse.
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