BeLEAF Survivors, Inc.

Indigenous land trust empowers women to reclaim and restore ancestral land Corrina Gould, co-founder of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, explains the concept behind rematriation and how it extends beyond the movement to return land to tribes.

Sexual violence happens to men.

We still have a few openings for reiki on Thursday night. Register now to join this night of rejuvenation.

When: November 30, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Wings of Fire Healing - The Phoenix
524 Monument Square #209, Racine, WI
Cost: FREE

Questions? Contact BeLEAF at (262) 619-1634 or [email protected]
https://forms.office.com/r/GkQJGVbNUP

Stop what you're doing and vote for BeLEAF to win $2,500 from Educators Credit Union! It will put to good use as we are lifting , empowering, advocating, and fighting for survivors of sexaul assault and child abuse.

Go to the original post and tag BeLEAF Survivors, Inc. in the comments. It would be greatly appreciated. This is a great, free, and easy way to help out a wonderful organization. ❤❤

We're celebrating big this ! Giving Tuesday is a national celebration and was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Today, join your friends at Educators Credit Union by celebrating . Throughout the day, we will be highlighting local nonprofits that call the communities we serve home.

Tag your favorite nonprofit in southeastern Wisconsin below for their chance to receive $2,500 from Educators Credit Union! Nonprofits can receive an unlimited amount of votes.

➡️ Be sure to follow us on Instagram and comment on the post to earn your favorite nonprofit extra entries. https://www.instagram.com/myeducatorscu/

Comments will close at 9 p.m. on November 28. The chosen nonprofit will be announced on November 29.

For your consideration
https://beleafsurvivors.org/giving-tuesday/

Sexual Violence happens to men.

Why Wait a week to give? GIVETHANKSGETTING is TODAY.

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect in gratitude for the blessings in our lives as well as gorge ourselves on tasty food! Then comes the shopping and spending of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Finally, it's Giving Tuesday, a time to give back to worthy causes near and dear to our hearts.

Why is Giving Tuesday AFTER eating and spending? Why does charity get what's left after doorbusters and deals? Shouldn’t the “giving” really get top billing?

Friends, let's be bold and start a new holiday- GIVETHANKSGETTING Tuesday! Let's give charity the top spot the Tuesday before eating the turkey dinner and heading out to shop-til-you-drop.

Join the movement. GIVE then THANKS then GET.

Click below for three ways to honor the spirit of GIVETHANKSGETTING with BeLEAF!
https://beleafsurvivors.org/giving-tuesday/?preview_id=1287&preview_nonce=415490b6d2&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=93

Why Wait a week to give? GIVETHANKSGETTING is TODAY.

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect in gratitude for the blessings in our lives as well as gorge ourselves on tasty food! Then comes the shopping and spending of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Finally, it's Giving Tuesday, a time to give back to worthy causes near and dear to our hearts.

Why is Giving Tuesday AFTER eating and spending? Why does charity get what's left after doorbusters and deals? Shouldn’t the “giving” really get top billing?

Friends, let's be bold and start a new holiday- GIVETHANKSGETTING Tuesday! Let's give charity the top spot the Tuesday before eating the turkey dinner and heading out to shop-til-you-drop.

Join the movement. GIVE then THANKS then GET.

Click below for three ways to honor the spirit of GIVETHANKSGETTING with BeLEAF!
https://beleafsurvivors.org/giving-tuesday/?preview_id=1287&preview_nonce=415490b6d2&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=93

What is GIVETHANKSGETTING?

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect in gratitude for the blessings in our lives as well as gorge ourselves on tasty food! Then comes the shopping and spending of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Finally, it's Giving Tuesday, a time to give back to worthy causes near and dear to our hearts.

Why is Giving Tuesday AFTER eating and spending? Why does charity get what's left after doorbusters and deals? Shouldn’t the “giving” really get top billing?

Friends, let's be bold and start a new holiday- GIVETHANKSGETTING Tuesday! Let's give charity the top spot the Tuesday before eating the turkey dinner and heading out to shop-til-you-drop.

Join the movement. GIVE then THANKS then GET.

Click below for three ways to honor the spirit of GIVETHANKSGETTING with BeLEAF!
https://beleafsurvivors.org/giving-tuesday/?preview_id=1287&preview_nonce=415490b6d2&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=93

The latest issue of the PreventIPV newsletter is LIVE, with highlights from our 2023 National Prevention Town Hall, the IPV Prevention Council's new Strategic Plan for 2023-2026, and key resources for moving our work forward into the new year and beyond. Check it out! https://ow.ly/gFKW50Q9wCu

Cheer on our BeLEAF team in this unique event supporting the United Way of Racine County!

Watch the competitions on Focus On Community's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxKSwbOwI1VShcEXI2cMwFQ

From a wise friend:

Really can’t stress this enough. Taught my 7th grade lessons today and talked about, the often un-talked about, messy feelings over the holidays. It’s OKAY if you look forward to a party at your aunt and uncle’s house for weeks leading up to it, but then feel anxious or overwhelmed during the festivities. It’s POSSIBLE to enjoy traditions while also feeling grief for family members not with you. It’s NORMAL to have a perfectly wonderful holiday or get everything you wished for, but then feel sad or deflated when it’s all done. Let’s normalize that life isn’t as perfect as movies and ads and Christmas songs make it out to be and let’s model how we can care for ourselves through it all. (Here’s a cheat sheet from my students: mindfulness, connecting to your senses, moving your body, a quiet few minutes in the car or bathroom at a party, deep breathing, ASKING FOR HELP, relying on routines, fresh air and sunlight, getting creative, just to name a few…) P.S. I can’t even begin to describe the relief in their eyes when I asked if any of them had ever felt that way and EVERY hand shot up.
Happy Holidays, all!

What is GIVETHANKSGETTING?

Thanksgiving is a time for us to reflect in gratitude for the blessings in our lives as well as gorge ourselves on tasty food! Then comes the shopping and spending of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Finally, it's Giving Tuesday, a time to give back to worthy causes near and dear to our hearts.

Why is Giving Tuesday AFTER eating and spending? Why does charity get what's left after doorbusters and deals? Shouldn’t the “giving” really get top billing?

Friends, let's be bold and start a new holiday- GIVETHANKSGETTING Tuesday! Let's give charity the top spot the Tuesday before eating the turkey dinner and heading out to shop-til-you-drop.

Join the movement. GIVE then THANKS then GET.

Click below for three ways to honor the spirit of GIVETHANKSGETTING with BeLEAF!
https://beleafsurvivors.org/giving-tuesday/?preview_id=1287&preview_nonce=415490b6d2&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=93

BeLEAF board member Scott Kinderman, was honored this week with an ECI Software Solutions Everyday Hero Award which came with a significant donation to BeLEAF Survivors. Congratulations on the award, Scott, and thank you for sharing it us! It is a true testament to your courage and resilience. We continue to be inspired by your ability to turn something horrific into such a bright light for others. Thank you for showing the world what thriving looks like! ❤️

Check out Scott's video!

ECI Software Solutions | Everyday Hero Award The Everyday Hero Award is ECI Software Solution's chance to recognize and show appreciation to our customers who give back to their communities and are making a difference in the lives of others. In addition to bringing awareness to their compassion, donations are made to the charity of choice for....

National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. It was an appropritate day for BeLEAF to host our annual trivia fundraiser supporting United Way of Racine County! While the United Way "Smarty Pints" didn't win the top prize, they do get all of the proceeds towrd their campaign to support the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.

You can help make an impact in Racine County by supporting the United Way 2023 campaign: https://loom.ly/JN2jQm8

UPDATE: Anna Marie Estes located, 1 person in custody | Racine County Eye UPDATE (Nov. 10): Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department reports Anna Marie Estes has been located and found safe as of Nov. 10. One subject is in custody

In the latest episode of Beyond the Jargon, host Karen Albright talks with Karen Fetherston, Executive Director of BeLEAF Survivors, Inc., about her longtime work with the Stop Child Abuse and Neglect- SCAN program to provide direct service prevention education.

Listen: www.endcan.org/beyondthejargon

'Tis the season for an increase in stress. We can balance those feelings by increasing our gratitude. In this Reiki circle, we will turn our focus to being grateful for all the people and things in our life. When weighed down by pessimism, it can be very hard to be your new self. In this event, we will work on finding gratitude and positivity in the present and developing new mindsets to promote a wellness journey.

Led by Reiki MT and Board-Certified Coach, Kristina Watanabe, the class will begin with an intention and writing a list of things we are grateful for. We will follow with a meditation which includes Reiki. In closing, we will send Reiki to the offering of gratitude that is later transmuted by Kristina.

Space is llimited. There will be yoga mats, zero-gravity chairs, pillows, and blankets available.

When: November 30, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Wings of Fire/ Phoenix Wellness Center
524 Monument Square #209, Racine, WI
Cost: FREE
Questions? Contact BeLEAF at (262) 619-1634 or [email protected]
https://forms.office.com/r/GkQJGVbNUP

Consider joining us at one of the support groups offered this week!

Listening IN… (-from my book, ‘Hearticulations’)

'Tis the season for an increase in stress. We can balance those feelings by increasing our gratitude. In this Reiki circle, we will turn our focus to being grateful for all the people and things in our life. When weighed down by pessimism, it can be very hard to be your new self. Today we will work on finding gratitude and positivity in the present and developing new mindsets to promote a wellness journey.

Led by Reiki MT and Board-Certified Coach, Kristina Watanabe, the class will begin with an intention and writing a list of things we are grateful for. We will follow with a meditation which includes Reiki. In closing, we will send Reiki to the offering of gratitude that is later transmuted by Kristina

Space is llimited. There will be yoga mats, zero-gravity chairs, pillows, and blankets available

When: November 30, 2023
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Wings of Fire/ Phoenix Wellness Center
524 Monument Square #209, Racine, WI
Cost: FREE

Questions? Contact BeLEAF at (262) 619-1634 or [email protected]
https://forms.office.com/r/GkQJGVbNUP

UPDATE (11/01/23): Kristian has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help and concern.

Kristian McKinney was last seen leaving Park High School on Thursday, October 26, 2023 sometime between 8-9am. Kristian is 14 years old, is 6'02" and weighs about 175 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white skull on it., green and orange Nike low tops, and was carrying a black backpack with red writing on it. It is unknown where he may be. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Kristian please contact the non-emergency number at 262-886-2300. Thank you!

Do you know a school in Kenosha/ Kenosha County that would like free Stop Child Abuse and Neglect- SCAN lessons presented in their classrooms? We have immediate openings for Kenosha host schools. Spread the word and contact [email protected] to learn more.

SCAN has provided school-based child abuse awareness lessons to children in southeastern Wisconsin for more than 40 years at more than 90 public, private, and parochial schools. SCAN teaches children to recognize abusive situations and to understand that abuse needs to be reported right away to trusted adults.

SCAN works toward creating a world where all children grow up in safe environments free from abuse. All SCAN lessons teach children:
They are all special and have a right to feel safe and be safe.
There are safe and unsafe touches.
Abuse should not be kept a secret.
Abuse should be reported right away and until someone helps.
Abuse is never a child’s fault.

beleafsurvivors.org/scan

Discover legal resources in your area today! Do you need discrimination assistance? Lawyer referrals? Immigration and naturalization services? RacineCountyFamilyResources.com has that and so much more!

Today's the day! Join BeLEAF and Project Respect for the Community Read- an engaging discussion of In The Dream House at the Racine Public Library.

BeLEAF is taking our messaging to the streets- LITERALLY!

Look for the BeLEAF ad on RYDE bus 111 roaming around town. It's all about letting people know that BIPOC sexual violence happens, male sexual violence happens, and LGBTQ+ sexual violence happens. We are here to serve everyone.

Bonus that it's on the electric bus! It fits our leafy theme. :) Special thanks to the City of Racine, Wisconsin Government for providing Grow grant funding that made this messaging possible.