New shelter to bear name of lead donors, Loren and Boo Mortenson
By Doug Erickson, The Wisconsin State Journal | |
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The Madison couple have a long history of generosity in the area, though this is the first building to bear their name. Their gift was more than
"The people who come here will have new hope and a fresh start," said
Mortenson credits his wife with educating him about the need for the shelter. She had served many years on the board of trustees of a shelter in
"This is the cause that grabbed Boo in
"What people need to understand is that domestic abuse is preventable," she said. "We can break this cycle. It's important that we have this new facility to protect these women. The next step is to prevent it."
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