Violence does not discriminate. Every 9 seconds a woman--regardless of race, economic status, or academic achievement--is battered in the United States. One in every four women (25%) will experience domestic violence in her lifetime and 1.3 million women will experience it in one year. The majority of these cases will go unreported because of fear--fear of being alone, fear of getting murdered for leaving a violent person, and/or fear for the children's safety. A growing grassroots organization in Central California, Jakara, hopes to be a part of the solution to domestic violence.

Chase Bank Community Giving is providing one million dollars to the winners of its Facebook competition. Voting is quick and easy. With your support, Jakara will build the first Women's Centers and Domestic Violence Shelters offering culture-specific support to families dealing with domestic violence and its consequences. Your participation is vital in the establishment of a number of key centers in California, helping marginalized, immigrant, and rural women.

The Jakara Movement is committed to ending domestic violence through a holistic approach, centering on women, men, and children, as well as the family as a whole. From January 15-22nd, you can say “yes” and become a part of the solution. Vote for the Jakara Movement and make change happen where hope is needed the most: America's families.