A Piatt County non-profit aimed at victims of domestic violence is announcing the acquisition of property in downtown Monticello that may just transform its mission.

Rachel LeJune is the Executive Director of Willow Tree Missions in Monticello and told Regional Radio News on the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday they have acquired a building in downtown Monticello that is going to expand its retail store and also allow for housing of victims of domestic violence situations.

LeJune explains Willow Tree Missions has been in existence since 2007. They seek to not only help and assist victims of domestic violence but have begun to take a proactive role in the community on raising awareness around domestic violence and that it isn't just an issue facing adults.

According to LeJune, the building in downtown Monticello will need a lot of work before it becomes a functional facility for the agency. She is very confident the community will step up and help them meet the challenges it presents because the community has been very supportive of their mission in the past.

LeJune calls the building's availability "a God moment" and is excited that a once very popular place in the community that at one time was going to be a dream fulfilled for a local family will now be an impactful place that touches so many. 

LeJune reminds the community Willow Tree Missions is self-funded thanks to the retail shop. Because it is the lifeblood of the organization, the downtown location will be a second location that will also house the community's victims of domestic violence. 

You can learn more about Willow Tree Missions by visiting willowtreemissions.org or find them on Facebook.