Alliant Energy Donates to PAVE

This photo is of Kathy Liefer of Alliant Energy and I. Alliant generously donated over $1000 to emergency transportation for victims of violence this year. In 2008, Alliant donated $3000 for first month's rent for victims. Thanks Alliant!

PAVE at the Children's Share Fair - Beaver Dam Mall

This weekend PAVE's Children's Advocate Jen Kunath and and Executive Director Jamie Kratz-Gullickson were at the Children's Share Fair at the Beaver Dam mall. We made Hands For Peace (a shortened version of our elementary school activity) and we painted faces for fun. This event is held annually in Beaver Dam. Be sure to come say "hello" to us at our booth at next year's event.

The Interview

Today, I was interviewed by a gal doing a school project. She asked all the typical questions - what do you do, what's easy, what's hard, what services to you offer to victims, etc, etc. And then she asked: Why did you get into this field? I explained my history, my a-ha moment and why this work is a calling for me. I'd like to thank her for helping me stop in the middle of a Friday afternoon and remember why I do what I do. If you see one of our staff - ask them why they do this work. I think we all have very heartfelt and interesting reasons. Sharing and reflecting on those reasons helps re-fuel our passion.
Thanks!