Dec 13, 2022 | Domestic Violence, Donations, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
A person who is strangled by their partner is 750% more likely to be killed by that person in the next year. Not to be confused with “choking,” strangulation refers to when pressure is applied from the outside, cutting off airflow and/or blood vessels in the neck,...
Dec 2, 2022 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Violence Prevention
The Connection Between Mass Shootings and Domestic Violence Holly Jasinski, MS, RYT Resilient Spaces Program Facilitator & Public Policy Liaison While there isn’t one commonly held definition, Everytown for Gun Safety defines mass shootings as “any...
Oct 11, 2022 | Donations, Uncategorized
Legacy Giving: Rebuilding Lives and Ending Violence “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Maya Angelou What is legacy giving? Simply put, legacy giving or planned giving is the transfer of...
Sep 7, 2022 | Donations, Uncategorized
The ABCs of QCDs Ilse K. Saewert, J.D., CDFA®, WMS, CEP Vice President, Investments MKS Wealth Advisors of Raymond James If you have an IRA and are 70 ½ or older, you may receive a tax benefit from making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to a qualified...
Aug 25, 2022 | Domestic Violence, DV Education Series, Engaging Men, Resilience Series, Sexual Assault, Uncategorized, Violence Prevention
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day! Today, we honor the struggles and achievements of women and the men who fought with them for the women’s right to vote, and we recognize women’s progress toward greater equality in society. Women’s Equality Day also...