Laurel House

06/23/2026

What if one conversation in a healthcare setting could change, or save, a life?

Join us for Breaking the Silence, "When Healthcare Listens: Medical Advocacy in Action" on September 24 as we bring together healthcare professionals, advocates, and community leaders to explore the critical role healthcare plays in recognizing and responding to domestic violence.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Be part of this important conversation and help create a future where every survivor is seen, heard, and supported.

Visit https://ow.ly/ub4k50Z1Fm8 purchase tickets!

06/22/2026

Laurel House Executive Director, Stacy Dougherty (pictured with A Woman's Place Executive Director Jen Locker), recently joined PCAR and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence's "United for Survivors" rally and press conference in Harrisburg.

Advocates and survivors highlighted the urgent need for increased funding for domestic violence and sexual assault services, which have faced years without meaningful financial support. This lack of funding has strained programs and limited resources for survivors across Pennsylvania.

Although the rally has ended, Laurel House remains dedicated to advocating for survivors and ensuring these essential services continue.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers in our lives: stepdads, foster and adoptive dads, single fathers, cat and dog dads, grand dads, dads who survived domestic violence, and everyone in between! Thank you for all you do for your families and your community 💜

06/19/2026

The celebration of Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas in the 1860s. Now, many Americans throughout the country honor this day. In addition to being a day of celebration and hope, it is also a day to remember and honor the many people who suffered under slavery. We at Laurel House believe it’s incredibly important to remember, honor, and celebrate this momentous occasion as we continue to fight for freedom and equality for everyone.

06/18/2026

Don’t miss out! 💜

Registration is LIVE for our upcoming workshop in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania! On July 15, join RedRover, Greater Good Charities, Montgomery County SPCA - PA , and Laurel House for an opportunity to connect with service providers across animal welfare, domestic violence services, veterinary medicine, and more. Register NOW at form.jotform.com/redroverorg/montgomery-county

06/18/2026

This , we'd like to say thank you SO MUCH to Mike at The Rhoads Garden for a generous donation of beautiful flowers for our residents at our Transitional Housing unit! Your kindness hope and joy to our residents as they rebuild their lives. Our hearts are blooming with gratitude! 🌸💜

06/17/2026

We'd like to give a HUGE thank you to the incredibly generous women at BW NICE Montgomery County PA Chapter for supporting Laurel House at the third annual Red Shoe Fundraiser! Together this group raised $12,500 to support our lifesaving services for survivors of domestic violence.

We enjoyed celebrating the success of the Red Shoe Fundraiser and educating about domestic violence. Thank you so much to everyone who made this fundraiser a success!

06/16/2026

We were honored to attend Montgomery County's annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony!

Supporting survivors means showing up for the communities we serve. This upcoming Juneteenth reminds us that freedom and safety are fundamental rights, and we recognize that barriers to safety and support can disproportionately affect Black survivors.

We value opportunities to listen, learn, and strengthen our connections within the community. We are grateful to stand alongside our community as we continue working toward a future where everyone can live free from violence and fear.

06/16/2026

Happening today! Whether you dine-in or order online through PJ Whelihan’s website, just let your host and/or server know you’re supporting Laurel House to have a portion of the proceeds donated! 💜

Our friends at PJ Whelihan's in Conshohocken are hosting a Dine & Donate to support Laurel House!

WHEN: June 16, 12 PM - 10 PM

WHERE: 200 Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA

15% of all sales from attendees will go towards our programs and services!

06/15/2026

Did you know approximately 1 in 10 adults age 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse each year?

Many cases go unreported, making the true scope of the problem difficult to measure.

Elder abuse and intimate partner violence in later in life (IPVILL) often go hand in hand. The methods of abuse and consequences on survivors' lives are very similar. Elder abuse and intimate partner violence in later life can take many forms, including neglect, isolation, physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.

Although elder abuse shares many characteristics with domestic violence, it is often more complex due to factors such as caregiver dependency, declining health, seniors' inability or reluctance to leave unsafe situations, and limited availability of services and resources specifically designed to support older adults.

This , we encourage our community to check in on older loved ones and learn the signs of elder abuse. No one deserves to experience harm, isolation, or fear at any age.