Yesterday’s Gone Expands with New Homes
Creating Save Havens
Yesterday’s Gone Expands with New Homes
Thanks to the generosity of two local donors, Yesterday’s Gone has expanded with two new homes,
providing a safe haven where women who have survived abuse can heal and find hope for a brighter future.
In 2023, Loree Tamayo opened Yesterday’s Gone in the Georgetown/Liberty Hill area, offering transitional housing to abuse victims for one year while the women heal and prepare to live independently. When local philanthropist Doug Frazior and his family members, Rusty and Virginia Jackson, learned through news articles and word of mouth about Loree’s efforts, they were inspired to reach out to the nonprofit founder to see how they could help. “Reading about the good work and services provided by Yesterday’s Gone convinced me to find out more about this wonderful organization. I met with Loree Tamayo and her staff and learned about the housing and independence curriculum made available to abused women. The waiting list for eligible women is a long one, so my family and I decided to sponsor another home.”
The other donor, local Realtor Renee Fox, also stepped forward to contribute to the expansion. With more homes available, Loree says Yesterday’s Gone will be able to welcome two more families in need in December.
“[The donations] mean the absolute world to us. With these new homes, we are able to help more women and children never go back to an abusive situation. They will be able to come heal and live independently in a safe space. We cannot wait to help more people in our community. We have four women and five kids right now and thank to these generous donors we will have six women and nine kids in the next year.”
MURALS AND HOPE
Local artist and teacher Jennifer Jones will also be lending her creative talents to the project by volunteering to paint Texas-themed murals on the homes’ fences. One home, named Bluebonnet, will feature a beautiful field of bluebonnets and local wildlife, while the other, Hill Country Home, will capture the rolling hills and vibrant landscapes of Central Texas. Jennifer will be painting alongside one of the kids on the property “who has discovered his love for art now that he is safe and finally able to dream.”
Another exciting addition to Yesterday’s Gone’s efforts is Loree’s newly published workbook, “Yesterday’s Gone Study Guide,” now available at yesterdaysgone.org. “The women at Yesterday’s Gone have already completed a few chapters and have said that it’s been very healing for them.”
With plans to expand to nine homes by the end of 2025, Yesterday’s Gone is dedicated to continuing its mission of providing safe housing, counseling, and life coaching for abuse survivors. “We hope to help many more women and children never go back to an abusive situation,” Loree says.