tHE NEED is REAL, AND IT’S RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD.
You don't have to look far to find a community in crisis.
In Montgomery County and the greater Houston area, domestic violence is not a distant problem — it is happening on our streets, in our neighborhoods, and behind the closed doors of homes that look just like ours.
THE NEEDS IN moNTGOMERY & NOrthern harris COUNTies
Understanding the Need Close to Home
Domestic violence shelters in our area are not just full — they are overwhelmed. Survivors reach out for help every single day, and far too often, there is simply nowhere to send them.
Here is what that reality looks like in our community:
The numbers tell a sobering story:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
+20%
During the COVID-19 pandemic, filed domestic violence cases in Montgomery County increased an average of 20% every month — with some months reaching as high as a 50% increase over the prior year. That surge never fully subsided.
Source: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, Domestic Violence Division
SHELTER SHORTAGES
59%
Across Texas, 59% of survivors who requested shelter in 2023 were turned away and referred elsewhere due to lack of space — up from 39% just two years earlier.
Source: Texas Council on Family Violence
UNMET REQUESTS
1,122
Each day in Texas, 1,122 requests for help go unmet — many of them for basic housing and shelter.
Source: Texas Council on Family Violence
LIMITED RESOURCES
330
Harris County — our neighboring county — has only 330 shelter beds for a population of 4.7 million people. New York City, with less than twice the population, has more than 10 times that number of beds.
Source: University of Houston Institute for Research on Women, Gender and Sexuality, 2023
VIOLENCE
38
In 2023, 38 people were killed by intimate partners in Harris County alone.
Source: Texas Council on Family Violence, Honoring Texas Victims Report 2023
IMPACT
Domestic violence impacts every socioeconomic group, every ethnicity, and every age group in our community. No neighborhood is untouched.
Source: Texas Council on Family Violence
When shelters are full and waitlists are long, survivors have nowhere to go. The Jenna Marie Foundation exists to fill that gap — providing immediate, free, and confidential support when the system cannot. But we cannot do it without you.
WHEN THE SYSTEM FALLS SHORT, COMMUNITY STEPS UP.
WHY YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS.
The Jenna Marie Foundation was built on the belief that no survivor should be turned away simply because there isn't enough space or enough funding. We are not a government agency. We are a community-funded, community-driven organization — which means every dollar donated and every hour volunteered goes directly toward serving the survivors who need us most.
When you get involved, you are not just writing a check or showing up to help pack boxes. You are telling a survivor in Montgomery County that her community sees her, believes her, and is willing to fight for her safety.
give the gift of safety
$25 donation
A $25 donation provides a week's worth of groceries for a survivor in need.
Your financial gift is the most direct way to make an immediate impact. Every dollar donated to The Jenna Marie Foundation goes toward the services that survivors need most — often within hours of reaching out.
Your donation helps fund:
Emergency financial assistance for survivors facing urgent crises
Safe transportation to shelters, medical appointments, and legal services
Basic necessities — food, clothing, and hygiene supplies — for survivors in need
Personalized safety planning and exit strategy support
Community events and programs that support survivors on their healing journey
$50 donation
A $50 donation covers safe transportation to and from a critical appointment.
A $50 donation covers safe transportation to and from a critical appointment.
The Jenna Marie Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Your donation may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for details.
A $100 donation contributes toward emergency financial assistance for a family in crisis.
$100 donation
EVERY GIFT MATTERS
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EVERY GIFT MATTERS /
DONATE GOODS
SHOW UP for A SURVIVOR
When a woman leaves an abusive relationship, she often leaves with very little. Our supply pantry ensures that survivors and their children have access to the basic essentials they need to start over — with dignity.
Most needed items include:
Food & Kitchen:
Nonperishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, snacks)
Baby food and formula
Paper plates, cups, and utensils
Clothing & Personal Care:
Gently used or new clothing for women and children (all sizes needed)
Undergarments (new only) for women and children
Shoes (all sizes)
Hygiene products — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products
Household Essentials:
Towels and washcloths
Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows)
Cleaning supplies
Laundry detergent
Children's Items:
Diapers and pull-ups (all sizes)
Children's books and small toys
School supplies and backpacks
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME.
BRING WHAT YOU HAVE. GIVE WHAT YOU CAN.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer is your presence. Volunteers are the heartbeat of The Jenna Marie Foundation — and there are meaningful ways to get involved regardless of your background, schedule, or skill set.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Pantry Support — Helping sort, organize, and prepare donated goods for distribution
Event Support — Assisting with our Annual Christmas Extravaganza and other community events
Administrative Support — Behind-the-scenes help that keeps the foundation running
Outreach & Awareness — Helping spread the word in your church, workplace, or community group
Professional Skills — If you are a licensed counselor, attorney, photographer, graphic designer, or other professional, we would love to talk about how your expertise could support our mission
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awareness is also action
You do not have to write a check or show up in person to make a difference. Sharing our mission — with your friends, your family, your church, your workplace — is one of the most powerful things you can do.
Follow us on social media and share our posts
Tell someone about the foundation and the need in our community
Share our resources with anyone who might need them
Host a donation drive at your workplace, school, or place of worship
Every conversation you start could be the one that reaches a survivor who needed to hear it.
every act of generosity changes a life.
WE ARE READY FOR YOU
The need in Montgomery County is urgent. The gap between survivors who need help and the services available to meet that need is wide. But every donation made, every hour volunteered, and every person who chooses to get involved brings us one step closer to a community where no survivor is ever turned away.