Our Progress in raising domestic violence awareness
2009
• 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.
2010
• We remodeled & furnished a day room at Remedie’s Shelter.
• 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.
2012
• 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.
2013
• 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.
2014
• 13th annual “Shining the Light on Domestic Violence” honored Amanda Reed Memorial for work in the community in the fight against domestic violence.
2015
• 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.
2016
• With Rockford University, Roosevelt High and Fleet Feet presented the Escalation Workshop to over 300 students and parents.
2017
• With Swedish American Health Foundation sponsored the Men Stopping Violence Program through Rockford Reachout Ministries in the Winnebago Co. Correctional Facilities.
2018
• 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
Ongoing
• 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.