On March 10th and 17th, the Share the Plate went to Project 31:25 whose Mission reads, “Guided by a relentless pursuit of Safety, Empowerment and Strength, we will strive to heal and restore all that the trauma from abuse has stolen. Our number one priority is to deliver Clarity, Dignity and Hope through every step of your journey.” The title comes from Proverbs 31:25 – “She is clothed in Strength and Dignity, and She laughs without Fear of the Future.”
What is Domestic Abuse? “A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner. Including methods of Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Financial and Psychological abuse. Also including stalking.” (US Department of Justice).
We’d all like to think that this never happens in Fort Collins, but it does. Do you know the Cycle of Abuse? Find out and much more are on their website www.project3125.org
Thankfully we have organizations that address the needs of survivors. And we helped Project 31:25 by donating $1,656.53 from our shared offerings. This organization is still growing, and last year our donation amounted to 10% of their annual budget, we helped six families in need.
All of the amazing Share the Plate organizations welcome volunteers. Ready to get involved? Any one them is a good place to start. Remember when worship ends, service begins.
Kudos to you, the Foothills Congregation, for your endless generosity each Sunday. You make a difference!
Katie believes the best things in life are the result of collaboration and diverse perspectives coming together to produce something greater than any individual could. She is passionate about systems, efficiency and collaboration for better community outcomes. She loves dreaming up the big picture and drafting the roadmap to make it happen. She has a background in operations, fundraising, communications and program development, as well as over a decade of nonprofit management experience in Northern Colorado.
Her greatest joy in life comes from her family. Her husband, Steven, a principal at Wellington Middle School, and daughters Emmaline and Esmae are the lights of her life. Together they love mountains, music and all kinds of food. She is passionate about women supporting other women in all stages of life and especially through the critical moments that make or break us. She believes that one of the most important things in life is to be kind.
Being outdoors makes her soul come alive. It always roots her in gratitude and is one of the reasons she loves living in Fort Collins.