by Shelby Ketchen | Jun 1, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Fundraising, Volunteering
Over the years, the most common question we hear from the public is “How can I help? There are many ways you can be of help to Reach Out Speak Out. First, we are in dire need of volunteers for our auxiliary committee. All that is required to be on our auxiliary...
by Shelby Ketchen | May 24, 2019 | Fundraising, Purple Passion
Since becoming the Board of Directors Chair, I have had many people ask me how they can help Reach Out Speak Out. Besides volunteering your time, we can use your talents and of course your treasure! Our families are always in need of gift cards for groceries and gas...
by Shelby Ketchen | Mar 6, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Popular Culture
The impact of popular culture on domestic violence is not something to which I had honestly given a lot of thought. Even though I’m a survivor. A couple of weeks ago, though, the movie “Grease” was being played. And it got me thinking. I have always...
by Shelby Ketchen | Mar 6, 2019 | Domestic Violence
Reach Out Speak Out is celebrating five years of service as a non-profit to families that are in a domestic violence relationship. The organization was started by Paul and Jan Porter seven years ago. The emphasis is directed toward helping those in the faith-based...