Pink Butterfly Foundation is a collective effort to assist where we can towards the fight against domestic/child abuse.  What that means is that each of us, singly, is making an effort to help in the fight against Domestic Violence and Child Abuse...which in many cases goes hand-in-hand. 

Our mission is to raise awareness regarding the issue of domestic violence and child abuse.  A problem that is so very prevalent in our society as humans.  It is an issue not only in America.  It is a worldwide problem that must be addressed.  We cannot keep going as a society that is constantly beating, maiming and murdering our women and children.  This is an epidemic that must be addressed! Thirty-Three Million of all adults in the United States have experienced domestic violence.

Our mission is to squeeze away the denial in our society.  YES our women and children are being beat up, emotionally abused and murdered at an alarming rate by their supposed "loved ones".  It is happening and the numbers are astronomical.  I began posting news reports of child abuse and domestic violence on our Forum page.  I found that I could have a full time job of just posting all the abuse cases.  Daily they come flooding in from all over the Country and around the world.  Sadly I cannot post them all.

What is a group of butterflies called?  A group of butterflies is called a "Flutter".  We hope you will join the "Flutter".

What each of you can do:  Each of one us (you and I) have something to offer.  Each one of us, singly, can make a difference in our world.  Make a commitment to do something to help.  No matter how large or small, every helping hand is a step in the direction of eliminating this problem. 

Raise awareness!  Be a voice!  Talk about the problem to everyone and anyone!   Let everyone know that it is a serious issue that is swept under the rug.  Let them know that every person needs to lend a hand and help put an end to abuse.  "A solution begins when families and communities start openly discussing the issue."

             Volunteer your time to help out at your local domestic violence shelter or child crisis nursery/child advocacy group.  

            Sign up for a "fight against abuse" charity walk in your area. 

            Have a "cell phone drive":  In addition to phones being distributed for emergency use, proceeds from the sale of phones not utilized for emergency use help fund agencies that work to end violence in the home, such as NCADV.

             Clean out your closets and box up all the items of clothing/household items. Donate it all to your local Domestic Violence or Child Abuse Shelter.    Start your own “Donation Drive” and ask your friends, family and coworkers to donate to you and you then will drop off at the shelters

Start a “School Drive” and collect backpacks, pencils/paper, school supplies for the children living in the shelters.  Or a Toy Drive, Clothing Drive, Easter Basket Drive, Shoe Drive, etc.  The ideas are endless.   Most violence shelters and child crisis nurseries in your area will have a website listing what is most needed at their shelter.  See link for your area.  http://www.ndvh.org/help/help_in_area.html

Speak to your local salon about starting up the Cut it Out program in their salon.  People in the beauty business often see signs of domestic abuse close up and personal. This program will train the hair stylists to recognize the signs and will be trained on how to address the issue. Wonderful program.  Spread the word the next time you go for a hair cut.  

One of the most effective ways to help make a change is to Be A Voice and be a strong voice.  The only way to raise awareness is to talk about it.  Join the Million Voices Campaign, and give America a million reasons to end domestic violence.  www.ndvh.org/million

 Remember that it Takes a Village to Raise a Village.