FreeFrom

FreeFrom is an American not-for-profit organization created to help survivors of domestic violence achieve financial security.[1] It is based in Los Angeles, California.[2][1]

The goal of the organization is eradicate domestic abuse initially generating survivor wealth,[clarification needed] while at the same time promoting a culture change where the society does not accept abusive relationships nor promotes abusive behavior, and promote fair wages.[3][4]

History

FreeFrom was founded in 2016 by Sonya Passi, its current CEO.[5]

In the organization, inter-partner violence is seen as a structural economic issue with economic causes and economic consequences. In 99% of domestic violence there is financial abuse,[6][7] and the number-one reason survivors stay in abusive situations is financial insecurity.[8]

An online tool created by FreeFrom called the National Survivor Financial Security Policy Map and Scorecard shows how existing laws in each state impact survivors' ability to build financial security.[9][10]

In 2024 FreeFrom was one of the 10 winners of the Elevate award of $300,000.[11] Also in 2024, FreeFrom produced and released Survivor Made, a documentary that focus in the work made by survivors, its progress and how this allow their families to live a safe, respectful and thriving life.[12]

Gifted

Gifted is a FreeFrom social enterprise, paying their employees $28.85 an hour. The organization pays fair wages to their employees, this allows them to not lose money in rehiring and training new staff due to turnover.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "About FreeFrom". FreeFrom. January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Zargani, Luisa (March 6, 2024). "Pomellato Backs Prevention of Violence Against Women". Women's Wear Daily. ProQuest 2954724443. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "Our Strategy 1". FreeFrom.
  4. ^ Solon, Olivia (November 23, 2017). "Women-led startup turns domestic abuse survivors into entrepreneurs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Magistretti, Bérénice. "Survivor Entrepreneurs Make Covid Care Packages To Break Free From Domestic Abuse And Become Financially Independent". Forbes.
  6. ^ "Learn more about Financial Abuse". NNEDV.
  7. ^ "Financial Abuse Is Domestic Abuse". DFPI.
  8. ^ "Sonya Passi '13 Launches Unique Nonprofit to Help Victims of Abuse". Berkeley Law. August 11, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Kelly, Sonja (2022). "Bankers are on the front lines in fight against domestic violence". American Banker. Retrieved January 12, 2025 – via EBSCOhost.
  10. ^ "ABOUT THIS TOOL". FreeFrom. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  11. ^ "Advocate Wins $300K Prize to Fund 'Life's Work' of Helping Survivors of Gender-Based Violence". People.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Welk, Brian (November 12, 2024). "Padma Lakshmi to EP Domestic Abuse Doc 'Survivor Made' That Survivors Can Watch for Free and Anonymously". IndieWire. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Gifted by FreeFrom - Curated Self-Care Gift Boxes from Survivors". Gifted by FreeFrom.

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