Progress — Amanda Reed Memorial

We donated $10,000 to Remedies which shelters women and children and works to end domestic violence.
We donated $4,000 to Children’s Safe Harbour, which gives a safe, neutral visitation exchange for families in custody issues. We also supported their fundraiser at Boylan Catholic High School.

We partnered with Remedies for their annual golf play day, and helped increase their profits over $15,000 over previous years.

We brought Victoria Crompton to Boylan and to the Remedie’s Ball. Victoria told the story of her daughter Jenny, whose ex-boyfriend murdered her when she was just 15. Teachers later shared they had never seen students so affected by a speaker and so eager to continue the conversation.

Established the Amanda Reed Memorial through the community foundation of Northern Illinois for area seniors who demonstrate an understanding of the need to end domestic violence. We have awarded 7 scholarships to date. Teachers later shared they had never seen students so affected by a speaker and so eager to continue the conversation.

We partnered with Indiana St. women’s soccer team: recognizing a game in October for domestic violence awareness. Diane gave a speech at half-time and all proceeds were donated to local shelter in Terre Haute.
We purchased 80 digital cameras, pouches and memory cards for 6 local law enforcement agencies, so photographs could be obtained aiding convictions of domestic violence.
We had an assembly at Roosevelt Alternative School 2013-2014 raising awareness to domestic violence & awarding prizes for writing & art contest.
Began the Domestic Violence Purple Ribbon Campaign in area high schools in October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

13th annual “Shining the Light on Domestic Violence” honored Amanda Reed Memorial for work in the community in the fight against domestic violence.

Rock Valley College designated a week in October Domestic Violence Week. Amanda’s story was displayed in the student center & self defense classes were offered to the students.
Spoke to students in the summer art program at The Arts Council in Rockford & awarded prizes for contest.
We donated money to Remedies Women’s Shelter fund and decorated a room in Amanda’s name and donated a flat screen TV.
Donated funding for a mentoring program at Roosevelt Alternative School.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Orange Ribbon campaign to raise awareness to area high schools.

With Rockford University, Roosevelt High and Fleet Feet presented the Escalation Workshop to over 300 students and parents.

With Swedish American Health Foundation sponsored the Men Stopping Violence Program through Rockford Reachout Ministries in the Winnebago Co. Correctional Facilities.

Joined the City of Rockford’s Mayors Office of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Initiative to set up a family justice center.
Donated 9 digital cameras to Winnebago Co. Sheriffs Dept. Machesney Park Office

Every year we donated clothing and toys to residents of remedies.
Sponsor self-defense classes.
Work with the City of Rockford staff to illuminate City Hall and downtown for the month of October.