When Patty sits down to share her daughter’s story, her voice carries both unimaginable loss and unwavering love. Her daughter’s life was taken by domestic violence — a reality no family should ever have to face. Yet Patty chose to speak, to honor her daughter, and to help ensure other families never experience the same pain.
Her courage reflects the heart of the work happening every day at Solace.
Domestic violence is not a single moment — it’s a pattern of harm that impacts survivors, families, and entire communities. At Solace, we walk alongside people at every stage of their journey: crisis response, safety planning, advocacy, healing‑centered support, and long‑term empowerment.
Patty’s story is one of many that remind us why this work must continue. Why showing up matters. Why community matters.
This video offers a glimpse into that mission — the grief, the strength, and the hope that shape every step we take with survivors and families.
Each year, Cultivating Courage brings our community together to support survivor‑centered services across our region. It’s more than an event — it’s a commitment to ensuring safety, dignity, and healing for those impacted by violence.
When you attend, you’re not just showing up for a fundraiser. You’re showing up for families like Patty’s. You’re showing up for survivors who need someone in their corner. You’re showing up for the future we’re building together.
Your presence fuels crisis response, advocacy, prevention, and the ongoing work that keeps survivors safe.
This video was produced by Salt & Serif, who generously donated their time and talent to help us share Patty’s story with the community. Their support allows us to elevate survivor voices and deepen awareness of the realities of domestic violence.
We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to this mission.
We invite you to watch Patty’s story, share it with your community, and join us at Cultivating Courage. Together, we can honor survivors, support families, and strengthen the work that keeps our community safe.
Your voice, your presence, and your compassion make a difference.