Ignite the Light: Join Our 12 Days of Freedom for Hope and Independence
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Every day, individuals and families from polygamous cultures and insular communities dream of building a self-reliant, stable, and independent life. Navigating the outside world without a traditional background, credit history, or an established support system can make that dream feel incredibly distant.
You can change that.
Ignite the Light: 12 Days of Freedom is a powerful digital fundraiser running from June 23 to July 4, 2026. Over these 12 days, we will show you exactly how your support translates into real, tangible action. From housing and basic needs to legal advocacy and trauma-informed therapy, your generosity provides the resources necessary for survivors to reclaim control over their futures.
What Ignite the Light Means for Those in Need
Hope is often seen as abstract, but at Holding Out HELP, it takes shape through concrete, life-changing services. We provide the practical building blocks individuals need to establish true independence.
Your donation fuels:
Safe Housing: Providing a secure foundation for individuals and single-parent families heads in times of crisis
Basic Needs & Essentials: Stocking our client supply closet with basic necessities and providing grocery gift cards
Trauma-Informed Therapy: Specialized clinical counseling to heal emotional wounds and overcome religious trauma
Case Management & Advocacy: Funding the dedicated guidance that connects clients to legal advocacy, goal-setting, resource connections, and referrals—including path-clearing steps like covering mandatory legal filing fees or GED testing costs
Your involvement is vital. This campaign is a chance to be part of a community that lights the way to freedom.
Daily Sparks of Hope from Services
Each day during the campaign, Holding Out HELP will spotlight a specific client service or success story on our social media platforms. These daily "sparks of hope" will show you the real-time impact of your support. You will see exactly how a $50 gift contributes to our supply closet, or how a monthly commitment can completely change the trajectory of someone’s healing journey.
How You Can Make a Difference
Fundraising campaigns like this one depend on people who care enough to act. Here’s how you can help:
Donate: Every dollar moves an individual or family closer to a stable, self-reliant future
Recurring Donations: Become a monthly donor to help us sustain these vital services year-round
Follow & Share: Help us break the isolation by sharing our daily "Sparks of Hope" posts from June 23rd to July 4th
Tune In Live: Join us on July 2nd for the live Q&A broadcast.
Special Collaborators Bringing Awareness
We are honored to partner with incredible advocates and creators from the community who understand these challenges firsthand. Throughout the 12 days, you will see unique content, stories, and insights from:
Mark your calendar for July 2! Sam and Melissa will be hosting a live Q&A panel on the Growing Up in Polygamy channel. They will be bringing our campaign collaborators together to discuss the power of community partnerships and take your questions live.
Spotlight: Why Christine & David Support Holding Out HELP
"I am passionate about being a mentor with HOH because I believe everyone deserves a chance to build a great life for themselves and achieve their goals. I wanted my children to have a full life, but I was living in fear and believed the outside world was dangerous and wanted to separate our family. Over time, I began to realize people on the outside—teachers, principals, officers, and therapists—might actually be there to help. I learned that most people are good and want to benefit society, just like me.
I also began to see that I had been taught in a very controlling religion where my value was defined by my role as a wife and mother, and that living that life would lead to exaltation. I eventually realized that was not my truth. Instead, I began to believe in myself—my choices, my freedom, and my strength. My journey of leaving was beautiful, challenging, and difficult.
I taught my children to trust others, and I am watching them grow into kind, productive, loving people. By the time I left, I knew my connection to God and belief in myself was enough. I made a plan, became who I needed to be, and I have thrived. I am so blessed."
"I am not against people living polygamy. I am against the abuse of people’s rights in any religion. I support HOH because they help people who don’t have a voice and who are often taught to fear people like me. In reality, people like me only want to help them find freedom, confidence, and the ability to work, earn money, and make their own choices.
I want them to see that the outside world is not something to fear—that they can enjoy life, make choices, go to school, work toward goals, and experience a full life. Many have been forced to live a certain way, and when they leave, they sometimes replace one form of control with another. I want to help them learn self-worth, education, and healthy decision-making so they can trust themselves, set goals, and build their lives step by step.
My hope is that they can replace fear with confidence, learn to recognize what is real and what is not, and learn to follow their own instincts as they build a life of freedom."
Giveaway
As we celebrate the journey toward independence and rebuilding a life, we're excited to offer a giveaway filled with items that represent the comforts of home, fresh beginnings, and the simple joys that help make a house feel like home.
Every donation of $1 or more made during the Ignite the Light: 12 Days of Freedom campaign will receive giveaway appreciation entries. Donations help provide safety, housing, therapy, education, and other essential services to individuals rebuilding their lives and working toward lasting independence.
Prize Information
One lucky winner will receive:
$50 Minky Couture Gift Card to bring warmth and comfort into their home
$50 Gift Certificate to The Wick Lab to add a touch of light and coziness to any space
$50 Target Gift Card
One Chick-fil-A Meal Card redeemable for a Chicken Sandwich Meal or 8-Count Nugget Meal
Ten Chick-fil-A Breakfast Entrée Cards redeemable for select breakfast menu items
Giveaway Period
The Ignite the Light: 12 Days of Freedom Giveaway begins on June 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM MST and ends on July 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST. Entries submitted outside this window will not be eligible.
Eligibility
Open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
How To Enter
Eligible participants will automatically be entered into the giveaway when making a donation of $1 or more through the official campaign donation page during the Giveaway Period.
One-Time Donations: Every $1 donated = 1 giveaway entry
Recurring Donations: Anyone who joins our monthly recurring giving program during the campaign automatically receives 10 bonus entries
Disclaimer
NO PURCHASE OR DONATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A donation or payment of any kind will not increase or decrease your chances of winning except as otherwise outlined in these Official Rules. Void where prohibited by law. Sponsored by Holding Out HELP, Utah. For a list of winners, email admin@holdingouthelp.org within 30 days of campaign closing. For a complete list of rules, conditions, and alternative ways of entry for this giveaway, please visit: https://www.holdingouthelp.org/giveaway
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