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The GOOD YOU Do MATTERS

06/07/2013 09:23:00

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The Good You Do Matters - Lavery/McDermott Race to End Domestic Violence

For the times you think the good you do doesn't matter. Here's how one group's bravery changed a stranger's world. Dedicated to all the people out there helping other people. This video is for you. ...

Memorial Day

05/28/2013 18:22:00

Hope you had a nice Memorial Day!

Bless those who have served our country!

Moms are special people!

05/12/2013 17:03:00

Purple Song Project to co-write Domestic Violence documentary theme song

05/07/2013 11:35:00

Vanessa will be working with Colleen Laylon, songwriter, BMI and Tara Woodlee, mother of Ashleigh Marie Lindsey and founder of R.I.P. Ashleigh Marie Lindsey on facebook, in writing the theme song for the upcoming documentary this year.

The song is called "Cowgirl Up" and will be recorded by the talented Bre Nelson.

Ashleigh's Patience Project story featured in Cosmo magazine

05/07/2013 11:21:00

Ashleigh was a beautiful smart, brave girl who became a victim of domestic violence.

Her story is featured in the May issue of Cosmo (featuring Rachel Bilson on the cover) at left, and is called Stop Calling it Domestic Violence. It's Intimate Terrorism.

The documentary about Ashleigh's moving story is due out this summer and our theme song "Cowgirl Up" will be performed by the talented Bre Nelson.

For more and to view the documentary trailers: http://www.ashleighspatienceproject.com/

On facebook: RIP Ashleigh Marie Lindsey and Ashleigh's Patience Project Documentary

Petit Family Foundation awards Prudence Crandall $100, 000

05/05/2013 14:47:00

On Friday May 3, 2013 an annual gala and "silent no more" auction was held at Southington's Aqua Turf banquet facility to raise money and awareness for Prudence Crandall Domestic violence center out of New Britain, Ct and the work the center does for victims of violence and sexual assault.

The Petit Family Foundation were the presenting sponsors and awarded $100,000 to the center to help fund its many programs helping female victims of domestic violence.The Petit Family Foundation's mission is to honor the memories of JENNIFER HAWKE-PETIT, HAYLEY ELIZABETH PETIT and MICHAELA ROSE PETIT by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives. The Foundation's funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illnesses; and to support efforts to protect and help those affected by violence.

For more, go to petitfamilyfoundation.org and to learn more about Prudence Crandall Center, go to http://www.prudencecrandall.org/

Congrats to Susan Omilian: Author and Woman of Distinction

05/05/2013 14:43:00

4/25/13

Congrats to Susan M. Omilian, author of The Thriver Workbook: Journey to Victim to Surivor to Thriver who won Ct Woman's Alliance "Woman of Distinction" award! The award was presented to Susan on Thursday April 25, 2013 and about ten of her closest supporters and Archangels were there to help her celebrate this honor. There will also be a luncheon on Friday May 10 to celebrate all the nominees as well as Susan. Vanessa has been asked to play a song at the luncheon.

Today is Denim Day

04/24/2013 16:44:00

SO, today throughout the US activists are wearing jeans. Jeans when they don't normally wear jeans. And if they do normally wear jeans, (as I do) they are wearing buttons and teeshirts and stickers that read "Denim Day USA" and "It's Not Ok to Rape" because they are making a statement, activists who are speaking out with their clothing to bring attention to something that normally gets brushed under the rug and ignored.

It's Denim Day, throughout the US on April 24, 2013.Are you wearing your denim?

To learn more

Thinking of all who were affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy...

04/16/2013 10:11:00

The Purple Song Project is now AWARD WINNING!

04/04/2013 11:06:00

The Purple Song Project is now officially AWARD winning! :)

Last night on April 3, 2013, Vanessa took home the "Out of the Shadows" award for her courage and inspiration to other survivors through this Project.

At left is her award.

IN addtion, she received an official proclamation from Governor Dannel P. Malloy, who attended, and a recognition certificate from our state senator Richard Blumenthal, who also attended, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty and First Lady Cathy Malloy were also in attendance.

An original song was written with co-writer Colleen Laylon, BMI, and was performed last night. Vanessa has been asked to have the song used as the official theme song of this annual event benefiting Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Ct.

An original video was also shown during the award presentation, produced by Ives Film International.

Three other honorees were Lt. J. Paul Vance for the Person of Influence award,

Chief Michael Gugliotti--Community Partner award, Tim Andrew for Making a Difference.

It was a proud and humbling experience.

Thanks to all who attended the award last night and to all who support the work Vanessa does with the Project!