# Dignity and Grace: Support for Family Violence Survivors
> A pitch deck for a Melbourne-based charity restoring dignity and choice to domestic violence survivors through a unique retail-style shopping experience.

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## Restoring Choice to Survivors of Family Violence
- **Project:** Dignity and Grace, Melbourne, Australia.
- **Mission:** Providing women and children escaping violence with a free, dignified retail shopping experience for essentials.

## The Crisis in Victoria (2023-2024)
- 94,170 family violence incidents in 2023 (one every 6 minutes).
- 74% of victims are women and girls.
- 78 women killed by gender-based violence in 2024 across Australia.

## The Solution: A Store Based on Dignity
- Moving away from the 'handout' model of random pre-packed bags.
- Survivors choose their own items in a space that feels like a boutique.
- Inventory includes a mix of high-quality donations and brand-new retail items.

## Growth Plan and Financials
- **Phase 1 (Years 1-2):** Launch pop-up booths in Melbourne shopping centres to raise funds and awareness.
- **Phase 2 (Year 3+):** Open a permanent free store for referred survivors.
- **Financial Projections:** Revenue targets of $28k in Year 1, growing to $135k in Year 3.
- **Investment Ask:** $50,000 for seed funding, booth operations, and initial inventory.

## Partners and Network
- **Supporters:** Looking for fashion retailers, corporate sponsors, and shopping centre partners.
- **Referral Network:** Working with over 40 Victorian service providers, refuges, and social workers.
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