Team Merck is joining the JBWS 5K for Hope this year. We welcome you as a runner, a walker, or a supporter and thank you for your engagement. We have set a team goal of $5,000 (before matching gifts) and any size contribution can help us reach that goal. Every contribution directly benefits JBWS’s mission of the prevention of domestic violence through the protection and empowerment of the victim, the rehabilitation of family members, the advocacy for social reform to prevent partner violence, and the education of the public about domestic violence and its consequences.

The services JBWS provides change the lives of those it supports. Their services include 24-hour helpline; safe house; counseling for adults, adolescents and children impacted by abuse; transitional living, including life skills education and vocational counseling; legal advocacy; batterer’s intervention; teen dating violence prevention services; training for professionals; and community awareness and engagement programs.

As one client noted—"Inside the shelter, my life was saved, my wounds were healed. I’ve survived the war.”

Please share this page with your family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else who would like to help eliminate domestic violence in our communities. Additional information about JBWS can be found on their website, jbws.org.

Please feel free to join the Merck Team—we welcome all fitness levels—everyone can join in some capacity. Options include the 5K race, the 1-mile fun run, a supporter or a volunteer. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Rita Karachun $1,000