Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Partners with HAVEN to Support Domestic Violence Survivors During Awareness Month

The Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter will conduct a significant donation drive and financial contribution to HAVEN on October 26, 2025, aligning with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This community initiative involves collecting essential items and raising funds through organized events to support survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault across Michigan.

From 9:00 AM to noon on Sunday, October 26, club members will gather at Mugs Coffee & Grub in White Lake to collect personal hygiene products, laundry baskets, and Meijer gift cards in an 18-foot trailer. At noon, a convoy of approximately 50 vehicles will proceed to HAVEN Headquarters in Pontiac to deliver the collected items and present financial donations raised through their annual Show and Shine charity event. The September 19 event at Birch Run Speedway generated all proceeds specifically for HAVEN's support services.

This partnership addresses the persistent challenge of domestic violence in Michigan. According to Michigan State Police data, while 68,000 intimate partner violence incidents were reported in 2023, representing a decrease from previous years, the cases have become increasingly lethal. Between 2010 and 2022, reported incidents declined but fatalities from these incidents rose significantly. Lifetime prevalence rates indicate that a substantial portion of Michigan's adult population has experienced intimate partner violence, with women disproportionately affected and members of the LGBTQ+ community reporting high levels of violence.

HAVEN serves as Michigan's largest shelter and advocacy agency for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, providing comprehensive services to men, women, children, and even their pets regardless of location. The organization's broad service scope makes community support like the Jeep Babes initiative particularly valuable for maintaining and expanding these essential services.

The Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter, accessible through their website at https://jbmichigan.com/, demonstrates how specialized interest groups can mobilize resources for critical social causes. Their coordinated effort during Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings heightened attention to the ongoing need for support services despite statistical improvements in reporting numbers.

This collaboration between automotive enthusiasts and social services represents a model for community-based support systems. The combination of item donations and financial contributions addresses both immediate practical needs and long-term operational requirements for organizations like HAVEN. As domestic violence cases continue to present serious risks to Michigan residents, such partnerships become increasingly important for maintaining survivor support networks and public awareness campaigns.