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!

Inside PAVE

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

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

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

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.