Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Donates Essential Items and Funds to HAVEN During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter will gather from 9:00 AM to Noon on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Mugs Coffee & Grub in White Lake to collect essential items for donation to HAVEN, Michigan's largest shelter and advocacy agency for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The collection will include personal hygiene products, laundry baskets, and Meijer gift cards, all being transported in an 18-foot trailer to support survivors regardless of gender, age, or location, including their pets.

At 12:00 PM, a convoy of approximately 50 vehicles from the Jeep Babes will proceed to HAVEN Headquarters in Pontiac to deliver the collected items along with financial contributions raised through their annual Show and Shine charity event. This event, held in partnership with Birch Run Speedway on September 19, directed all proceeds to HAVEN, demonstrating the club's commitment to addressing critical community needs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The timing of this donation drive is particularly significant given recent statistics from the Michigan State Police showing that while 68,000 intimate partner violence incidents were reported in 2023, and overall reports decreased between 2010 and 2022, fatalities from these incidents have actually increased. This troubling trend underscores the growing lethality of domestic violence cases in Michigan, making community support initiatives like the Jeep Babes donation increasingly vital for survivor safety and recovery.

HAVEN provides comprehensive services to men, women, children, and even pets affected by intimate partner violence and sexual assault, operating as the state's primary resource for survivors seeking shelter and advocacy. The organization's work addresses disproportionate impacts on women and high prevalence rates within LGBTQ+ communities, highlighting the broad spectrum of individuals requiring support. Additional information about HAVEN's services can be found at https://haven-oakland.org/.

Jaime Matthews, President of the Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter, and Anne Mantha, Chief Philanthropy Officer at HAVEN, will be available for interviews at the organization's Pontiac headquarters following the donation delivery. The Jeep Babes club, which maintains information at https://jbmichigan.com/, continues to demonstrate how enthusiast communities can mobilize resources for meaningful social impact, particularly during awareness months that highlight ongoing public health crises.