February Blog – Week 1

February Blog – Week 1

by | Feb 1, 2025 | Fundraising, Volunteering

Throughout the years, we have been blessed with the opportunity to assist countless families who have bravely escaped domestic violence. This mission has only been made possible by the unwavering support of generous donors like you over the past decade. Through...
February Blog – Week 2

February Blog – Week 2

by | Feb 1, 2025 | Fundraising, Volunteering

Over the years, we have received countless inquiries from the public on how they can lend a helping hand to Reach Out Speak Out. The question always warms our hearts and inspires us to continue our mission of providing support to those in need. If you too are...
February Blog – Week 3

February Blog – Week 3

by | Feb 1, 2025 | Fundraising, Volunteering

Volunteering! According to the dictionary, volunteering is considered an activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain. The services are to benefit other people or organizations. Volunteering is also a great way to develop...
February Blog – Week 4

February Blog – Week 4

by | Feb 1, 2025 | Fundraising, Volunteering

For the past 6 years, I have held the esteemed position of Chairperson for Reach Out Speak Out’s Board of Directors. As my time in this role comes to a close, I am excited to welcome our new Chair, Beth Simpson. Beth has been a dedicated member of Reach Out...
Let’s Talk – Week 1

Let’s Talk – Week 1

by | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence

It is customary to think about the year ahead. The goals you want to achieve throughout the next 365 days. We may think about our eating habits and our jobs. But what about our personal relationships. Whether it is your partner, friend, coworker oreven a neighbor. In...

Let’s Talk – Week 2

by | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence

“Relationships often die not because of the conversations that were had but rather conversations that were needed but never had.” ~Lysa Terkeurst. As you are reflecting over the relationships that you had in 2024, are there any that you know that you...
Let’s Talk – Week 3

Let’s Talk – Week 3

by | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence

Are we giving too much access to our hearts? We know what boundaries are. We want to have healthy boundaries in our lives. The Bible is very clear about having boundaries. God put boundaries up for Adam and Eve in the Garden. We are not being selfishor mean when we...
Let’s Talk – Week 4

Let’s Talk – Week 4

by | Jan 1, 2025 | Domestic Violence

Let’s take our blinders and masks off. Let’s look back on the relationships that we had in 2024 and see if we can cultivate and grow those relationships. That would be the hope. We all need people in our lives. Some relationships will grow and maturewhile others will...
In Love with Something That Does Not Exist – Week 1

In Love with Something That Does Not Exist – Week 1

by | Dec 1, 2024 | Holidays

December and the Christmas holiday can be a magical time of year. As children we remember the glimmer and lights that filled the area and on our trees. We wait till the special day on December 25th when we hope and pray that a certain gift is under thetree. We hope...
In Love with Something That Does Not Exist – Week 2

In Love with Something That Does Not Exist – Week 2

by | Dec 1, 2024 | Holidays

We believe in an illusion in our minds. It starts when we are children. How many of us just knew that Santa Claus was going to come and visit our home on Christmas Eve. That the elves were busy all year long in the North Pole making that special giftthat we will want...