Feet of Clay is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the Atlanta area.
We envision a world in which help is readily available to any woman needing assistance to leave an abuser.
Our mission is to provide survivors of domestic violence with safe shelter and resources to ensure a successful transition to a life free of violence.
To have ”feet of clay” is an idiom with biblical roots that means to have a hidden weakness or character flaw.
As she detailed her own experiences with domestic violence in her book My Truths, Lawanda reflected on the different interpretations the phrase could have with regards to abuse.
Men who abuse often wear a charming and charismatic disguise. Victims often suffer in silence and hide the abuse from outsiders due to shame.
The survivors we serve have offered additional interpretations. One woman explained that feet are a foundation and clay can be molded. With the help she received, she has been able to mold a stronger foundation for her future.
Founder and CEO
At the age of 19, Lawanda met her abuser and began an abusive relationship that almost ended her life three times. In her book My Truths, Lawanda recounts the years of abuse she suffered. She credits her love of her children and her faith in God for getting her through.
Knowing firsthand the danger of domestic violence, Lawanda started Feet of Clay in 2019 to raise awareness and help women and children escaping dangerous situations.
Donations Coordinator
Donni is a public health editor and writer from Pensacola, Florida, who started with Feet of Clay in Spring 2020.
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Feb 13, 2021
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