Marissa married Keith in 2019. Keith was physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive towards Marissa, including hitting her while she was pregnant with their son Isaiah. The abuse of Marissa continued. One day Marissa suffered injuries to her shoulders and and couldn’t pick up her own son. Marissa called Life Span to help her obtain an Order of Protection […]
We celebrate the many strong women who have shaped Life Span, with your support. We have been uplifting and empowering survivors of domestic violence in the Chicago area for 46 years. Our story officially begins in 1978, when, Life Span began by a group called “The Founding Mothers” and our first office was opened in […]
Life Span staff recently did a short video to explain our services – watch it here and let us know what you think!
Life Span’s Board of Directors offered Amy Fox the position of Executive Director and she accepted! Amy joined Life Span in 1998, served as Life Span’s Deputy Executive Director since 2014, and was our Interim Executive Director beginning January 1. A practicing attorney, Amy has represented survivors of domestic violence in court and has led […]
Life Span is funded by donors like you. Could you help us today? While we provide free counseling, advocacy, and legal representation, sometimes clients need a little more help to get a life started free of an abuser. A security deposit. Groceries. Children’s clothes. The basics. Could you donate today?.
Perhaps you’ve seen us write about the impact COVID has had on our clients, and what we’ve done about that thanks to your support. Just this month, COVID impacted our clients in two new ways: 1) Abusers have cashed COVID stimulus checks that are meant for clients and their children Life Span attorneys help clients […]