DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
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ABOUT US Dreamcatchers for Abused Children is an Official Worldwide Non-profit 501(c)3 Child Abuse Organization. (Public Charity)
OUR MISSION: is to educate the public on all aspects of child abuse such as symptoms, intervention, prevention, statistics, reporting, and helping victims locate the proper resources necessary to achieve a full recovery. We also cover areas such as bullying, teen suicide & prevention, children's rights, child trafficking, missing & exploited children, online safety, and pedophiles/sex offenders.
OUR GOAL: is to lower child abuse statistics by educating the public on every aspect of child abuse through successful campaigns that provide educational materials & literature concerning child abuse & neglect, treatment for recovery, coping skills, family and peer support, prevention, communication skills and empowerment to families, victims and survivors.
edicating our time & devotion to helping children. ealizing every child has a right to be loved & safe. ncouraging & developing a sense of hope. llowing time to heal, develop & overcome fears. otivating & empowering victims to become survivors. aring, nurturing and understanding. wareness & education is the KEY to prevention. eaching children to lead healthy, productive lives. herishing all children equally. elping to make a difference in a child's life. ducating the public on child abuse. aising our voices for the voiceless. haring our power with the powerless.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
2014 was another amazing year for Dreamcatchers for Abused Children thanks to everyone who supported our cause, helped us educate the public, and spread child abuse awareness. We want to personally thank these individuals, groups and organizations for believing in our mission and helping us to obtain our goals. We could not do this without you!
In 2014, Dreamcatchers successfully assisted over 400,000 individuals from over 200 different countries. Our numbers continue to grow and the people, families, and organizations we have been able to assist is extremely humbling. We spent well over 20,000+ hours volunteering our time towards child abuse education, awareness, providing resources, recovery assistance, educational materials and community outreach programs. We voiced our concern at numerous court hearings and continue to lobby for harsher sentences for all child abusers.
We have had tremendous successful since founding our organization in 2006 thanks to our dedicated volunteers, supporters and advocates dedicated to being a voice for our children worldwide!!
Sandra D. Potter
2014 Accomplishments
Reached 4.6M+ Website Views Reached 96K+ Facebook Followers Recognized as a Valued Partner Through GUIDESTAR 2nd Annual MACA March -- Port Huron Bravelets Fundraiser Implemented our Domestic Violence Program F. Lax 2014 Golf Charity Outing Chosen Charity Dreamcatchers e-book Resource Library added to Amazon Summer Winds Animal Sanctuary Educational Booth Flaming Foliage Festival Booth
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Mandated Reporter Training - Center for Development of Human Services (8/2014) Child Protection Awareness Training - Center for Development of Human Services (8/2014) Del James Blessinger Award - St. Clair County Community College (3/2012) President's Honor List - St. Clair County Community College (3/2012) Leadership Achievement - St. Clair County Community College (3/2012) Service Achievement - St. Clair County Community College (3/2012) Bullies, Bystanders and Sexual Aggression Certificate (3/1/2012) Nominated 2012 Outstanding Child Abuse Prevention (2012) Top 5% LinkedIn profiles - LinkedIn (2012, 2013 and 2014) Top-Rated Nonprofit 2011 and 2012 - Great Nonprofits Named Top Rated "Children & Families" Non-profit (2011) Nominated for "Lifetime Remarkable Women" Award (2011) Received "Celebration of Women" Achievement Award (2011) Rare Life Award - Eagle Rare Life (2010) Nominated "Top 50" Early Childhood Blog (2010) National Association of Professional Women (11/2009)
2014 CHARITY EVENTS Dreamcatchers for Abused Children 2nd Annual March Against Child Abuse was held on Saturday, May 10th, 2014 in Port Huron, MI. What an amazing day!! I would like to publicly thank the entire Dreamcatchers for Abused Children team, Terrance Burney, Jim Jones, The Native Howl, The Gasoline Gypsies, Emily Torres and Kelly Coutelle Torres, Randy Willis,Blue Water Safe Horizons, The Harbour Shelter, Linda Turner Michilli and Michael Fishbones Michilli and the entire PIRATE team, Parents for Safer Daycare, Pam Oziah, Heather Bearden, Ann Cuthbert Livingston, Jessica Livingston, Caitilyn Livingston, Erin Rusch, Jessica Sayers and the TEAM MELISSA group, Christian Jones, Matt Kearns, Roger Larson, Philip Potter, Kristin Larson Hartway and family, Tiffany Rheaume and family, Alexx Jenkins, Ashlee Jenkins and Justin Sproles, Caleb J. Potter and Callie Potter, Mariah Larson, Kelsey Hartway, Destin Hartway, Jacko Suisse, the family of Damien Sutton, the supporters of Prhaze Galvan, Fairfield Inn, Times Herald newspaper in Port Huron, Michigan, Urban Bulldog Against Kid Abuse, Chesterfield Party Rental, Pine Grove Park, Kearns Agency, St. Clair Democratic Committee, Port Huron Fire Department, Port Huron Education Association, all of our wonderful sponsors, organizations and local advocacy agencies, and EVERYONE who attended the event. We exceeded the attendance from 2013 and had over 500 people join us!!
2014 F. Lax 2nd Annual Charity Outing We are pleased to announce that F. Lax Construction's 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing to benefit Dreamcatchers for Abused Children was a HUGE success! It was held on September 18, 2014 at the Gold Fox Golf Course & Banquet Center in Plymouth, MI. We would like to thank Ty Blanchett and the owner of F. Lax Construction, Mr. Allen Jawad, for their continued support of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children. They generously donated $10,000 to our organization from the proceeds of this event. Many thanks to all of the participants, contributors and sponsors that made this event such a success!!
2014 Summer Winds Farm Educational Booth Summer Wind Farms Sanctuary Exotic Animal Rescue Brown City, MI 9th Annual Fundraising Benefit DFAC Educational Booth Representative ~ Kristin Hartway Date: Sept. 20, 2014 (1pm - 6pm) Summer Wind Animal Sanctuary Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/swfsanctuary
2014 Portraits with Santa A HUGE thank you, once again, to Michael & Linda Michilli, along with Louise Starbird of Starbird Photography, for their continued support of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children. 100% of all donations benefited our organization and were used to purchase gifts for the children in the local area shelters in Michigan. ♼
DREAMCATCHERS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIVISION
Domestic Violence is any physical or psychological abuse directed at partners, siblings, children or elders. Violence in the home harms everyone in the family. Children are especially vulnerable - If there is violence in the home where children reside it is considered child abuse. When they witness violent behavior between family members, or when they're being abused themselves, they may repeat the cycle of abuse as they grow older. As parents it is our sole duty and responsibility to prevent family violence and protect our children. If you are experiencing violence in your home, remember you are not alone. Abusive behavior affects every neighborhood, ethnic background and economic class...it does not discriminate. No family is immune, but no family should ever be a victim of abuse!
Our new domestic violence program was implemented at the beginning of 2014 and is directed by a DV survivor, Ann Livingston. She is working adamantly on educating the public on domestic violence, prevention, awareness and the steps to escape an abusive relationship.
Website: http://dreamcatchersdvdivision.weebly.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dreamcatchers-Domestic-Violence-Division
FINANCIALS
PROGRAM: $15,881 FUNDRAISE: $844 ADMINISTRATION: $119
REVENUE: 2013 Balance Forward: $7161.07 Total Donation YTD: $16,045.13 Total Expenses YTD: $16,844.97
YEAR-END NET ASSET: $6,361.23
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT 218 Countries Registered Visits on our Website - TOTAL VISITORS: 3,208,564 (since 11/1/2011)
1,452,032 Total Visitors in 2014
OUR TOP 10 COUNTRIES IMPACTED
DREAMCATCHERS TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Founder/CEO: Sandra Potter President: Roger Larson Secretary: Angela Roy Treasurer: Kristin Hartway Director: Ann Livingston Chairman: Philip Potter
ADMINISTRATION: Webmaster/PR/Media Director: Angela Roy Event Coordinator: Kristin Hartway Domestic Violence Director: Ann Livingston Page Admin: Leigh Ann Erdman Group Admin: Delores Day DC Rep/Awareness Advocate: Rebecca Westgate
OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSONS: National Spokeswoman: Paula Nelson National Teen Spokeswoman: Emily Torres Public Speaker: LaQuisha Hall
DREAMCATCHERS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, INC. P.O. BOX 142 PECK, MI 48466 Phone: (810) 275-0755 www.dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com