PAVE

PAV E's Board of Directors

2011-09-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

You may know some of these faces from out in our community. We would like to honor our Board of Directors as they put so much time and energy into PAVE's mission of empowering those affected by violence. Pictured from left to right are:
Cathy Butterbrodt
Kristin Fabisch
Gina Oemig
Jamie Kratz-Gullickson (Executive Director)
Rick Griep
Andy Rolfs
Denise Fitzsimmons
Tom Winscher
Not pictured, but new to our Board are Glenna Vilmin and Ken Ostermann. Thank you all for all you do!

Pinwheels for Prevention

2011-05-23T05:49:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Community Pediatrics for selling Pinwheels for Prevention during April - Child Abuse Awareness Month. They raise over $100 for our services. We appreciate your commitment to the children in our community! Shown with me in the photo are many of their staff, as well as our Children's Advocate, Jenny Kolb.

Thanks Kiwanis!

2011-05-09T06:08:00.000-07:00

The Beaver Dam Noon Kiwanis Club continues to sponsor PAVE's Family Night activities - where we get non-offending parents and kids together for fun, bonding activities. We have had bowling nights, family dinners, picnics, kickball and park games and other events. Without the support of the Kiwanis group, we would not be able offer this wonderful service! Thank you!

Thank you Calli Gilbride

2011-05-06T05:01:00.001-07:00

A big THANK YOU to Calli Gilbride for raising $800 for PAVE. She ran the Boston Marathon and donated all of her proceeds to our program. Tough to decide which is more impressive - her marathon run or her kind donation. Thanks Calli for thinking of us!

Thank You Beaver Dam Hosptial Leaders

2011-05-04T11:07:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to speak to the Beaver Dam Hospital Leadership Development Institute group a few weeks ago about victimization.

We did some great activities and discussed how we can work collaboratively as a community for victims. One amazing step Beaver Dam Community Hospital is making is opening a SANE program available to victims 24/7, this June 1st! We are so proud of their efforts and the years of work they put into making this a reality in Dodge County.

Afterward, these leaders made a $800 donation to PAVE! Thank you so much for your generosity. Shown with a fun "giant check" and me are Mike Murphy, RN, Chief Patient Care Officer and Donna Hutchinson, FHFMA, FACHE, CFO.

Mother's Day Card Fundraiser Sale On NOW!

2011-04-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

Annual Mother’s Day Card Sale

Our cards will again feature the art (shown above) of Amy Rice. Amy is a Minnesota artist, who was born and raised in Dodge County. To learn more about Amy’s work please visit her website www.amyrice.com.

In order to ensure timely delivery, we require receipt of your request by April 30, 2011.

Mail your requests to PAVE, PO Box 561, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916.

Donation of $15

Name and Address of Donor:________________________________________________

Name and Address of Recipient:_____________________________________________

Message:________________________________________________________________

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

2011-04-04T07:27:00.000-07:00

Child Abuse Awareness Month Activities

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and there are a variety of events and activities going on that we are very excited about!

April 6^th we will be at a Lunch and Learn at Moraine Park Technical College giving a presentation on Child Abuse and Sexual Assault.

April 16^th bring the kids and come join us for the Kids Share Fair at Heritage Mall from 9:30-noon.

April 18th, listen for us on Community Comment from 12:35-1:35 on WBEV/WXRO!

All month long there will be:

Blue Ribbon pins available for sale exclusively at Piggly Wiggly in Juneau, Juneau Public Library, Hartford Savings Bank in Juneau, and Punkin’ Patch!

Blankets to all the babies born in the month of April at hospitals in Dodge County.

Books on the subject of child abuse at Juneau Public Library

Community Chain Links and other activities sent to the schools and day cares throughout Dodge County asking staff and students to participate in making things with something each person will do to help keep a child safe.

No matter where you are from, no matter the size of the town or city, child abuse does happen in your area, let’s all work together to find ways to help keep children safe.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Join us in Denim Day

2011-04-04T07:25:00.000-07:00

Take a stand against rape by joining PAVE in wearing denim on Wednesday, April 27th 2011 to work for a dollar donation to PAVE. National denim day is observed due to the following court case.

In 1992, an 18 year old in Italy was picked up by her driving instructor to begin a driving lesson. Soon after, the driving instructor raped her on the side of the road. She pressed charges and won her case. The instructor appealed, and the case went to the Italian High Court. In 1999, the court overturned the conviction with the member of the High Court declaring that since the victim wore tight jeans, the instructor could not have removed them himself, therefore the victim must have willingly participated.

Women of the Italian legislature protested the decision by wearing jeans. As the news spread, so did the protest. In 1999, the state of California established the first Denim Day in the United States. Please join us in support of Denim Day by wearing your denim and together we can take a stand against all sexual violence.

Please call PAVE at 920-887-3810 for more details about how to bring denim day to your workplace. Currently, Summit Credit Union in Beaver Dam is planning to participate with us.

Summit Joins Denim Day Efforts

2011-03-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To help increase awareness in Dodge County, PAVE is promoting participation in Denim Day. Demin Day began in Italy. In 1992, a young woman was sexually assaulted by her driver's education instructor. He was initially convicted, but the case was overturned on appeal in 1999, with the High Court in Italy declaring that the victim wore such tight jeans that the perpetrator could not have removed them himself, therefore she willingly participated. Women of the Italian Legislature all wore jean in protest of the decision. As the news spread, so did “Denim Day”. California was the first state in the United States to hold a Demin Day and this year, Wisconsin is joining the awareness efforts. On Wednesday, April 27^th, Denim Day will be celebrated across the globe. PAVE is asking that anyone interested in participating to please contact them for details at 887-3810 or pave@peopleagainstaviolentenvironment.com. PAVE is especially hoping that businesses will participate so the visibility of Denim Day is seen across the county.

Summit Credit Union in Beaver Dam is the first business to agree to participate in Denim Day. They will be hanging posters with Denim Day information and collecting donations from staff to wear jeans that day. Lynnette Hoch, Branch Manager at Summit Credit Union in Beaver Dam says, “It is important to be involved with programs that connects consumers, community causes, and cooperative organizations to improve people’s lives. Demin Day is a wonderful way to do just that.”

PAVE appreciates Summit's commitment to our community and hopes other businesses will join us in brining awareness about victimization in Dodge County.

Photos from Sweet Thanks 2011

2011-03-10T11:22:00.000-08:00

Our infamous auctioneer, Julius Temkin and our hostess with the mostest, Lezli Young.

Enjoying the live auction

Checking out the silent auction

Our delicious desserts

Programs

Tables

Congrats Daily Citizen!

2011-03-07T12:19:00.000-08:00

Here is Sue Procise and I, at the Sweet Thanks event last Friday night. Sue was accepting the Sweet Thanks Business award on behalf of the Daily Citizen. Aside from the Citizen always covering stories of victims and needs at PAVE, we selected the Daily Citizen this year because of all the awareness their Women's Expo last October, brought to Domestic Violence. Thank you Daily Citizen and thanks Sue for coming to accept the award!

That's a Wrap!

2011-03-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

PAVE's Founders Video is now available for viewing on our website on the History page. This video represents months of work and we are proud to make it available and honor those that had a hand in PAVE's beginnings.

A big thanks to Marge, Renee, Mark, Sue and Barb, without whom we would not have been able to create this piece of our history!

Thank you Optimists

2011-03-07T07:58:00.001-08:00

Thank you Beaver Dam Optimists for supporting us again this year. Shown in the bottom row, second from the left is Ann Kilian-Khan, our Sexual Assault Victim Advocate and Associate Director. We appreciate the Optimists group for their support of PAVE and our mission.

Thanks you WDS and Barabas Foundation

2011-01-07T08:32:00.000-08:00

I'd like to thank WDS Construction, represented in this photo by President Ben Westra for their kind donation via the Barnabas Foundation of $1,000 to PAVE.

John Hustis Elementary donates

2011-01-07T06:47:00.001-08:00

Jenny Kolb, our Children's Advocate is accepting this donation from students at John Hustis Elementary. Thank you so much for supporting PAVE!

Teens Leveraging Change – The TLC Club Donates Stuffed Animals to PAVE

2011-01-07T06:41:00.000-08:00

We received a very nice stuffed animal donation from the TLC Club, founded by Emily Lauth. The TLC Club is one of the 1500 official clubs registered with DoSomething.org, which is one of the largest organizations in the country promoting volunteerism by helping young people take action on causes they care about. Way to go Emily for founding such a cool group and making your community a better place!

Santa and Beaver Dam Community Hospital Deliver

2011-01-07T06:38:00.001-08:00

A big THANK YOU to Beaver Dam Community Hospital (and Santa and his Elves!) for their wonderful job collecting items for our shelter. After this photo, we loaded up the sleigh (my SUV) and took the items back to shelter, where they are being put to use today.

Thank you South Beaver Dam - again!

2011-01-07T06:04:00.000-08:00

For the second year in a row, South Beaver Dam has collected supplies and raised a monetary donation for PAVE. This year, we accepted 3 boxes of household items and $195!

I most appreciate the opportunity to assemble with all the students when I come to accept the donation so that we can talk about what PAVE does. This year I got some excellent questions from the students, primarily about how we help other kids. I am so proud, as a non-profit leader and as a parent, that our community is teaching such valuable lessons about caring for others. Thanks again South Beaver Dam!

Thanks Washington School!

2011-01-07T05:51:00.000-08:00

A big thanks to Washington Elementary for their support of PAVE's 12 Days of Giving Campaign. The staff raised seven boxes of shelter supplies for us! Shown with me are Marica Fritz and Julie Steil, who each sponsored a shelter night as well. My family has had the privilege of knowing Marcia as my daughter's second grade teacher and Julie as facilitating student council. Through Marica and Julie and all the wonderful staff at Washington I get to see firsthand how Washington supports service learning and teaches students with activities and by example that caring for our community matters. Thank you all for your kind support!~

Our Wonderful Schools

2010-11-04T08:37:00.001-07:00

The children in our community are so generous.

Just this week I received a donation of over 180 nonperishable food items from Washington Elementary School in Beaver Dam and food items along with a $119 from Lincoln Elementary School in Beaver Dam. Giving our children opportunities to give to those in need truly represents our educational pillars of character at work. Service learning drives the passion to give from a young age. Thank you to the children for giving and the adults that made that giving possible. We at PAVE greatly appreciate it!

Thanks Summit!

2010-11-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

I'd like to thank Summit for their warm donation of hats, gloves and socks along with a $200 cash donation to support our work. We certainly appreciate all of your generosity!

Speaking at Rotary

2010-10-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

Today I had to opportunity to speak briefly with our local Rotary in Beaver Dam. We talked about the struggles clients that we serve face everyday. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Take this opportunity to become more educated about domestic violence and what you can do to help. Visit our website or call for a presentation. Shown in the photo are myself and Cindy Wruke, a local Edward Jones financial adviser and Rotarian as well as a former PAVE Board member.

Thank You Walmart!

2010-09-13T08:45:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Walmart for their generous donation of $1000 to PAVE. The photo is of Jim Jansen, the General Transportation Manager, and myself out at the Distribution Center. I was so excited to have another jumbo check to hang in the office. Your donation will be put to good use!

Rotary brings fresh produce to PAVE

2010-08-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

I would like to extend a big THANKS to Beaver Dam Rotary. They grew and donated fresh produce for PAVE's shelter this year. Last week, on a beautiful August day, I went out to visit their garden site and brought back several bags of squash and tomatoes. Thank you to all the members that made this donation possible!

PAVE at the Dodge County Fair

2010-08-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

This year, PAVE has been focusing efforts on outreach and awareness of our services. I would like to extend a big thank you to Mitchell Matuszeski for taking a van to the fair's Demo Derby with PAVE's crisis line number on it. What a unique way to inform the county about our services!!

I also appreciate Ashley Welak (our legal advocate) and her sisiter Jenni Welak's volunteer efforts in painting the vans in teal, purple and blue - the colors of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness.

I also would like to thank WBEV/WXRO radiostation for inviting me out to paint faces at their Children's tent during the fair. It was lots of fun!

The Ups and Downs of My Job - National Night Out

2010-08-04T05:55:00.001-07:00

The Big Up
PAVE staff and volunteers participated in National Night Out at Swan Park in Beaver Dam. PAVE provided water bottles, brochures, stuffed animals and coloring books to area children. It is our hope that they have many different ways to find PAVE's contact information should they ever need it. I was VERY excited to start the night with a photo with my daughter and the Oscar Mayer gang.

The Many "Downs"

Then, as promised, I got into the Dunk Tank to support the Beaver Dam Citizen's Police group. Last year, I only got dunked twice. This year, I was in at least a dozen times! Sheriff Todd Nehls sat in after me and I'd like to thank him for the "assist" he provided my daughter in my final dunk. It was a very fun night.

Am Vets Donate Food

2010-07-23T05:27:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to the local vets that gathered food for a donation to the pantry at PAVE. With as busy as our shelter is, it was much appreciated.

My favorite part of the visit was when I started to pick up bags to take them out to my truck and two of the gentlemen each grabbed an end of the table and carried the ENTIRE donation outside on the table! Keep in mind, this wasn't a table full of Cheerios boxes....those bags are stuffed with heavy cans. Impressive!

Thanks everyone!

PAVE visits Horicon Phoenix

2010-07-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the Horicon Phoenix group for inviting PAVE out to their Farmer's Market last night. We gave away some PAVE water bottles, brochures and painted some faces. We also enjoyed the FFA's corn boil and the music of Steve Cohen. It was a very nice event...my family and I had a great time and got some fantastic food (I ate the bread and green beans on the way home!)

Horicon Phoenix will also be providing their proceeds to PAVE for the markets held this Saturday July 24 8am-noon, Wednesday August 18th 4pm-8pm and Saturday August 21st 8am-noon. Please stop out and support them and see the new rain shed they are working on. Thanks to the whole group for being so welcoming and for supporting services to victims of violence.

A Lake Days Celebration

2010-07-13T04:36:00.000-07:00

The Lake Days Steering Committee invited me to attend the Ecumenical Polka Service this past Sunday provided by Rev. Mary Mail. It was the most unique service I have attended (this poorly lit photo from my phone that day doesn't do it justice). The Don Peachy Polka Band plays, the Asbury Clowns performed and I spoke about the services we provide to victims of violence in Dodge County. The collection raised over $500 for PAVE. A special thanks to Rev. Mary, whose line I must remember....she said her Bishop insisted on quiet money, not that kind that jingles. Thank you to everyone for their generosity and kindness.

Outreach to Ashippun

2010-07-12T08:35:00.000-07:00

This year, PAVE wanted to reach out to some of the smaller communities in Dodge County to make certain people there knew our services were available to them as well. Here I am, painting faces at the Ashippun Fireman's Picnic, while my daughter Liberty hands out stuffed animals with PAVE's information on them to the kids. I'd like to thank Sara Schlieve for offering the space in the family booth! Hope to see you again next year!

Children's Radiothon 2010

2010-07-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

Heidi Stark, PAVE's Case Manager and Jen Kunath, PAVE's Children's Advocate are show grilling up brats at Leroy Meats in Horicon to help raise funds for the Children's Radiothon. WBEV/WXRO raises money every year for local charities that support children. Thanks!

SKDS Donates Reading Bags

2010-06-28T05:01:00.000-07:00

We had a lovely surprise last week when a few St. Katherine Drexel students stopped by with reading bags they created. The bags not only contained books, but also had fun activities for children to do in conjunction with the books to further develop their connections to the text.

Pictured with me from left to right are teacher Ruth Kaiser and students Livi Clark, Sami Schmitt, Madison Jewell and Madeline McGauley. Thank you ladies for an awesome idea and a great donation!

PAVE reaches out at Horicon Rockn' River Jam

2010-06-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Jen Kunath, PAVE's Children's Advocate (left) and Ashely Welak, PAVE's Legal Advcoate (right - appearing as Felix the Frog) for reaching out to the Horicon community at Rockn' River Jam. We hope that our information got out to those that needed it. If you are a victim of violence or know someone who is, please consider accessing resources in your community for help.

Beaver Dam Community Hosptial Foundation purchases medication lock boxes

2010-06-21T06:10:00.000-07:00

It is important that PAVE clients have a safe place to store any medications they may need to bring to shelter.

PAVE would like to thank Beaver Dam Community Hospital Foundation for the generous donation of 12 clear medical lock boxes for this purpose.

This photo shows our Case Manager, Heidi with Beaver Dam Community Hospital's Director of Marketing and Development Candace Beckman in one of the PAVE shelter bedrooms where a box has been installed.

Beaver Dam Community Hospital Employees Donate

2010-06-10T06:20:00.000-07:00

A big THANKS to Beaver Dam Community Hospital Employees who donated our top three wishlist items (copy papers, hand soap and trash bags) in mass! We appreciate your kindness and generosity.

Volunteer Time Pays Off for Everyone

2010-06-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Our volunteer Rita Shears, an employee of Kraft, is shown with me in an office Rita painted for us. Rita donated over 50 hours of service and PAVE received a donation from Kraft. Thank you Rita and Kraft for your dedication to victims of violence.

Alliant Energy Donates to PAVE

2010-04-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-09T11:25:00.000-07:00

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!

Inside PAVE

2010-03-25T16:31:00.000-07:00

Would you like to know more about the services PAVE provides and how we do it? Take a few minutes to watch this video we produced to give you an inside look at what we do.

3rd Annual PAVE Mother's Day Card Fundraiser

2010-03-25T05:05:00.001-07:00

Honor someone special with a Mother's Day card from PAVE. By donating $15 or more to end domestic violence and/or sexual assault, you can request that PAVE send a card to an extraordinary person in your life with a short note about your donation. PAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, so all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. All cards feature the art (show above) of Amy Rice. Amy is a Minnesota artist, who was born and raised in Dodge County. To learn more about Amy's work please visit her website www.amyrice.com.

Cards will be mailed the week of May 3rd. In order to ensure timely delivery, we require receipt of your request by April 30, 2010. All requests should include name and address of donor, a donation of $15 or more, name and address of recipient and a brief message to include.

Please mail your requests to PAVE PO Box 561, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.

Sweet Thanks Recipients

2010-03-11T07:48:00.000-08:00

Our 2010 Sweet Thanks event had two purposes. One was to raise funds to support the work we do with victims of violence. The other was to thank those in our community that go above and beyond to further our mission. While we had many excellent candidates this year, as it was our first opportunity to give awards, we finally decided on these wonderful recipients.

Representing Rechek's Food Pride in Beaver Dam is Brett Rechek as our business/group recipient. Rechek's puts together bags of househould items and groceries based on what our shelter needs are and sells them in the store. Last year, they did this twice, as our food and shelter item donations were low. Their bags got our pantry and supply shelves stocked through this winter with items that we truly needed.

Elaine Mullin is our individual recipient of the 2010 Sweet Thanks award. Elaine was intregal in getting our shelter meditation room set up by assisting curtains, helping to secure a flooring donation and delivering books on domestic violence and sexual assault. Elaine also put us in touch with Knight of Columbus who donated money to address some electrical repairs.

On the far right is Jason Fenske, our volunteer recipient. Jason came to us as a Criminal Justice intern and helped with everything from initial victim meetings to answering the crisis line to yard clean up. He was always willing to do whatever needed to be done and we appreciate his efforts.

Beaver Dam Jazz Ensemble Plays at Sweet Thanks

2010-03-11T07:43:00.000-08:00

Led by Rich Zeman, the Beaver Dam High School Jazz Ensemble provided an hour of entertainment to our Sweet Thanks guests. They were fantastic! Thank you all for donating your time and talent to our cause.

4-H Donates to Sweet Thanks Event

2010-03-11T07:39:00.000-08:00

Leipsic and Burnett 4-H donated delicious appetizers to our Sweet Thanks event. We appreciate all the time, energy and resources they put in to helping make our event a success.
Thank you!

Marge Theis attends Sweet Thanks 2010

2010-03-11T07:10:00.000-08:00

Our 2010 Sweet Thanks Event was quite a success. Here I am chatting with Marge Theis, the woman that wrote for the initial grant to start PAVE and signed our Articles of Incorporation. We were happy to have her in attendance

March 6th 2010 Fundraiser!

2010-02-20T12:27:00.000-08:00

Join us Saturday March 6th 6pm-8pm!

Tickets are $25 and available at Rechek's and Nancy's Notions
All proceeds benefit PAVE and victims of violence

6-7pm - Performance by Beaver Dam High School Jazz Ensemble
7pm-7:30pm Delicious Dessert Auction
7:30-8pm Sweet Thanks Awards

Call PAVE at 920-887-3810 for more details.

Booster Club Event

2010-02-20T12:23:00.000-08:00

Friday, February 5th PAVE was invited to join the Beaver Dam Booster Club at the Girl's High School basketball game. Individuals from the community brought out over 200 items to donate to PAVE! The Booster Club drew for prizes for those donating items. Thanks for making us part of your evening. Show in the photo are Ann, our Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, me, the Beaver Dam High School Mascot and Heidi, our Case Manager.

Republicans Support PAVE

2010-02-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

Jeff Fitzgerald stopped over the other week to drop off a $1000 donation from the annual Legislative Charity Challenge Golf Outing. The Republicans won the event and donated their winnings to PAVE. Thanks everyone!

Meditation Room Opens

2010-01-14T08:38:00.000-08:00

Early in 2009, the staff at PAVE started talking in earnest about how we could make our shelter and our programs more victim centered. Considering the question: If I needed services, what would help make that a better experience? We've made lots of positive changes – adding a monthly family night for our support group participants where non-offending parents and their children engage in activities together to strengthen their bonds (funded in 2010 by the Beaver Dam noon Kiwanis), creating advocaty evaluations so our clients can provide anonymous feedback regarding the services they received, starting a clinic right at the courthouse so victims across the county do not have to travel to our offices to receive assistance with restraining orders.

My favorite project – the one that has been my baby all year – is our Meditation Room. I knew with the numbers at PAVE as they stood in 2009 (shelter nights quadrupled since 2007), anyone staying with us could use some space and time of their own. Our shelter has mostly communal spaces – the kitchen, living room, playroom and bathrooms are all shared. Last year, due to the great need, even the bedrooms were holding multiple families, giving residents no space to be alone, reflect, meditate, pray, read, journal, whatever they choose to obtain peace of mind during their tumultuous experience.

So began my quest to find donors to turn a tiny room we were using for office supplies into a useful space in our shelter. Local Beaver Dam resident Elaine Mullin was integral in making this a reality. Her and a group of friends made new window coverings for the entire shelter, including the meditation room. She also ordered a core list of books related to domestic violence and sexual assault to fill the bookshelves. Then she approached Joe at Integrity Flooring. Joe dedicated new carpeting not only to the meditation room, but our playroom and two bathrooms – going above and beyond what we ever expected. Elaine also contacted Lori Liddicoat, who donated a couch and chair in honor of her mom. Inspired by Elaine's success and momentum, I emailed Animart to see if we could get a little fish tank for the room. Within a few weeks, they delivered a 55 gallon tank and stand to match. I purchased new paint and a volunteer from Kraft, Rita Shears, spent an entire day re-painting the room. To top everything off, our Board and staff made donations in honor of Donna L. Griep – Board member Rich Griep's mother – who had recently passed. With those donations we purchased a filter, fish and food, truly giving life to the room. It opened Christmas Eve – a gift from the community to make residency in shelter a bit more peaceful.

You have all heard me say it a million times before, but it is worth repeating. This community is amazing. I have been Executive Director at PAVE for just under two years and in that time there hasn't been a goal, a project, a need for victims that I have expressed that has gone unfulfilled. Our staff, our Board of Directors, our community make it a joy and an honor to fulfill my calling of assisting those affected by violence. Thank you.

Thank you Quad Graphics - Windhover Foundation

2010-01-12T06:58:00.001-08:00

In 2009, PAVE sent a request to the Quad Graphics Windhover Foundation asking that they assist us in updating our fire alarm system. This week, Jenny Wnuk, Quad Graphics Hartford Plant Manager stopped by the office to drop off the check. Today I am meeting with our local fire department to review our updates. This grant will not only make our shelter a safer place by adding smoke detectors, pull stations and strobe lights, it will give our fire department some relief from the false alarms our old system kept setting off. Thank you so much Quad Graphics and everyone at the Windhover Foundation!
-Jamie

PAVE B oard of Directors

2009-07-21T09:12:00.000-07:00

PAVE's 2009-2010 Board from left to right
-Jamie Kratz-Gullickson (Executive Director)
-Tom Winsher (President)
- Gina Oemig (Secretary)
- Pat Kneser (Vice President)
- Denise Fitzsimmons
- Richard Griep
- JoAnne Swyers (Treasurer)
- Cindy Wrucke
- Cathy Butterbrodt-Oines
- Andy Rolfs

Countryside Supports PAVE

2009-06-25T13:04:00.001-07:00

Even in this tough economy, local businesses are coming through to support PAVE. Countryside recently donated several boxes of nonperishable food items as well as $576.

Thanks to our local dealership for coming through for us year after year!

Shown in the photo are Tony Switzler (Countryside Finance and Sales), Nancy Szopinski (Countryside Office Manager), Jamie Kratz-Gullickson (PAVE Executive Director) and Keith Ghanian (Countryside Owner).

Nancy's Notions raises $3,876.50!

2009-06-04T05:26:00.000-07:00

Nancy's Notions raised $3,876.50 during their Hippos for Hope auction. They donated the proceeds to PAVE. Pictured are Laura Lambeseder of Nancy's Notions and me -Jamie Kratz-Gullickson. Laura was great to work with and put a lot of time and effort into this charity event.

I have to say, I'd never been to this event held annually during Nancy's Notion's Sewing Weekend (mark your calendars, the event runs May 6, 7, & 8 in 2010), but it was incredibly fun!

I went to speak briefly about PAVE services to the audience and provide receipts after the auction...I ended up being swept up in the excitement. I bid on a couple of the Hippos, and ended up winning "L.Vis" - which my husband loved because we were married in Las Vegas.

Thanks Nancy's Notions for a great time and a wonderful donation!

SART Team Signs MOU

2009-04-20T13:03:00.000-07:00

The Dodge County SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) has been hard at work for the last six months developing a best practices guide to assisting victims of sexual assault. 300 copies of the books have been printed thanks to funding from SAVS and the Dodge County Sheriff's Department. The team just began signing a MOU (memo of understanding) agreeing to abide by these best practices. The first signers are shown in the photo from left to right and are Mary Wendell - Probation and Parole, Ann Kilian-Khan - Sexual Assault Victim Advocate at PAVE, Bill Bedker - Dodge County District Attorney, Amanda Anhaldt & John Hartman - Dodge County Victim Witness, and Jamie Kratz-Gullickson - PAVE's Executive Director. Others will be signing over the next few weeks, including many local law enforcement agencies and hosptials. If you are interested in being part of this MOU or the SART, please contact Ann Kilian-Khan at PAVE (920)887-3810.

Focus on Women - If the Shoe Fits

2009-04-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

Kay Stellpflug (right), keynote speaker at the Focus on Women event in Beaver Dam, donated these red shoes for a donation to PAVE, as part of her "If the Shoe Fits" presentation. Local Mary Kay consultant Julaine Schulz "won" these shoes for a $50 donation and is shown on the left modeling them

Lobby Day 2009

2009-03-25T07:08:00.001-07:00

PAVE visited Madison for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Lobby Day on March 24, 2009.

We met with Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the needs in Dodge County, WI. He presented PAVE with a donation during our meeting. Thanks Scott!

Kid's Share Fair

2009-03-02T10:44:00.000-08:00

PAVE participated in Kid's Share Fair in Beaver Dam this weekend, 2-28-09. Here is Chris, our Children's Advocate with our Shaken Baby Simulator Doll at the event.

Hands for Peace - January 2009

2009-01-27T04:49:00.000-08:00

Ann and Chris, two of PAVE's Advocates have been traveling around Dodge County offering a the Hands for Peace program to area schools. Above is a photo of the fine work of some First Graders at Hustisford schools. Thank you for having us. If you are interested in having Ann and Chris at your school, please call our business line at 920-887-3810.

Successful Fundraising Effort to End 2008!

2009-01-27T04:45:00.000-08:00

PAVE successfully raised over $28,000 to end 2008. With the help of our community and some very generous donors we helped bring our budget back on track. PAVE provided twice as many nights of shelter in 2008 as we did in 2007 and we are looking at high numbers already in the first month of 2009. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that when there is high economic strain, the rate of intimate partner violence more than triples. We think this may have something to do with the numbers we are seeing in shelter.

Thank you to everyone that helped make our fundraising a success!

Wisconsin Domestic Homicide Report

2008-10-12T15:50:00.000-07:00

The Wisconsin Domestic Homicide Report (WDHC) became public on October 1, 2008. Domestic Violence claimed 67 lives in Wisconsin during 2006 and 2007. This figure includes 14 victims that were children. Fortunately for Dodge County, there were no domestic homicides in 2006. However, 2007 brought Dodge County the Sherry Asbury tragedy. According to the WDHC, Sherry was strangled and beaten by her estranged husband, Jeff, in the village municipal building. Jeff was found guilty of first degree reckless homicide after a no-contest plea. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison and 15 years extended supervision. This unfortunate situation reminds us all how important it is to support victims and to diligently work to make sure domestic violence is not our culture in Dodge County.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is here!

2008-10-10T21:15:00.000-07:00

We are now a week into our county-wide efforts to increase awareness about Domestic Violence this October. At the beginning of the month, we distributed purple ribbons, posters, table tents and event calendars all across Dodge County - you should be able to find them at many locations. If you cannot, contact PAVE and we can mail materials to you. We hope you will join us in wearing a purple ribbon this month to signify that you believe Domestic Violence is not our culture. We also had a good deal of fun recording our public service announcements at WXRO/WBEV - thanks to them for putting the word out and thanks to our volunteers that assisted in the taping.

Last week we had our Elder Abuse event in Juneau and showed a powerful video that displayed five case studies of individuals that were victims of abuse at the hands of their lifetime spouses, children and co-parents. It was very sad to watch, but also motivated our staff to push forward with outreach to this particularly isolated group.

Next week is our new support group for family and friends effected by domestic abuse and sexual assault at Beaver Dam Community Library. The group meets Monday night...contact our Case Manager for the time.

Check our calendar of events on the website for more information about upcoming events or call PAVE to learn how we can bring awareness to your group.

Karaoke Event Thank Yous!

2008-08-27T06:11:00.000-07:00

PAVE would like to extend a big THANKS to Supercharged Karaoke, Johnny's Lounge and The Cellar for participating in our Karaoke Fundraising event - we hope to make it even bigger and better next year!

Thanks to the Vineyard and inmate artists!

2008-08-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

A big THANKS to the Vineyard Coffee Shop and inmate artists that made our art sale fundraiser possible. Please stop by the Vineyard before August 25th to view and support this event.

It's Fundraising Season at PAVE

2008-07-11T07:58:00.000-07:00

Our staff and volunteers wrapped up a successful- although rainy -brat fry fund raiser at Rechek's Food Pride in Beaver Dam. We are now focusing on our Dodge County Karaoke Contest and Inmate Art Show and Auction at the Vineyard. Call PAVE if you are interested in either of these events! More to come soon!

Children's Radiothon

2008-06-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Last week PAVE participated in the WBEV/WXRO Children's Radiothon. Staff and volunteers helped at a plant sale, a car wash and held a "Fear Factor" event with the kids. The Radiothon raised a record $100,000 this year to be shared among several agencies with programs that support children. Thank you Good Karma Broadcasting!

PAVE's First Blog

2008-06-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

Welcome to PAVE's first-ever blog. Here you can find out what has been happening with our agency, view photos of our events and learn about how you can help!