If one survivor can speak out, and someone who cares will listen, we will be contributing to a society of compassion and hope. In this time of turmoil at Penn State, the following article written by Donna Jensen speaks to the possibility of speaking out, and taking a stand, on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse and assault.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-perspec-1214-abuse-20111214,0,6732921.story
The Chicago Tribune did a great piece on the founder of The Voices & Faces Project, Anne K Ream. Check out the digital version here.
http://blip.tv/play/AYLfnHAC.htmlClick on the link to watch this clip of Voices & Faces Project founder, Anne K Ream, speaking at the 140 Brands Conference in New York city. She is joined by Alisa Roadcup, director of communications, new media and membership for the V&F project, our beneficiary.
This past May, we had the fortunate opportunity to deliver a keynote address at the national SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Conference in Austin, Texas. In attendance at the conference were representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice - Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Office for Violence Against Women (OVW).
This September, the OVC published an article about the Angel Band Project in the Victims’ Voices column of their online newsletter. We hope this exposure creates awareness in the OVC community as to how sexual violence affects not only the victims involved, but the families and friends of those who are assaulted.
ANGEL BAND PROJECT’S, Rachel Ebeling & Jean Fox, will speak at The University of Kansas’s Sexual Assault Awareness week, Sept 12th at the Emily Taylor Women’s Resource center.
We’re honored to be invited to speak about this album to the student’s at The University of Kansas. It is our hope that by telling our story, we can inspire others who are suffering from unthinkable violence. And as always, we will continue to raise funds and awareness for The Voices & Faces Project in their fight against sexual violence.
Making it twice is nice is that it’s Jean’s alma mater. So we’ll have a chance to visit some old stomping grounds while we marvel at just how young college kids really look. Now, where did we put that anti-aging cream?
Last Friday, August 12, Isaiah Kalebu was sentenced to life in prison without parole. To read the article from the Seattle Times, click here.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and words of support for the Butz family and Teresa’s partner, Jennifer Hopper. May this bring them solace and comfort as they continue to heal.
Check out the Angel Band story from the St Louis NBC affiliate. Complete with photos of Jean’s worst hairdo ever (circa 1988!)
Click here to see interview.
Thank you to KSDK St. Louis reporter Heidi Glaus for creating such a lovely piece on the Angel Band Project. We are so appreciative of your interest and support.
Memories of Teresa are indeed locked into our hearts forever. And what we find truly incredible is that now, even those who didn’t get to know her while she was alive are getting a chance to know who she was, and how she affected those who loved her.
Click on the KEEPING A FRIEND’S MEMORY ALIVE link in the blogroll to watch the broadcast, which just ran this morning in St. Louis.
July 19, 2011. It’s been two years today that we grieved the loss of our friend, Teresa Butz, and prayed for the recovery of her partner. Hard to believe that she’s been gone this long. But her life continues to touch people every day. For those who knew and loved her, we remember her laugh, her smile, her sparkling eyes, her love of life. But those who didn’t know her have been touched by her family and her partner, who made The Angel Band Project possible.
Jean and I continue to hear from those who have listened to the “Take you with me” CD and have been inspired in many unique ways. Maybe it is to find hope in the lyrics of a song. Or to decide to make a difference by reaching out to survivors of sexual violence, lessening their feelings of isolation and loneliness. Or to know that there are ways to find peace and serenity in life despite the adversities we face. Teresa, you are still having a profound affect on this world. It’s just a little more “subliminal,” at best.
We miss you. Your spirit continues to propel us forward to help others in their paths of healing. You will always be remembered …
Last Saturday, we held a yoga practice in St. Louis, which was set to music from the “Take you with me” CD. Over 60 yogis came out to share their energy with us. We lit candles in memory of those who have died from acts of sexual violence. Thanks to Sharon Rhiney for making this video from the event.
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