Brave Step

As Olympic fever heats up, we are excited to watch the world's best athletes put it all on the line. We also are inspired by this incredible ad from Toyota North America, lifting up the village that supports these athletes. Wouldn't it be amazing if survivors felt like they had a similar village of support and didn't have to take their journey alone? https://lnkd.in/eASStzzT #TruthfulThursday #olympicfever #toyotaad #nojourneyistakenalone

Another Changemaker spotlight to kick off your week. Lydia is an awesome new addition to the Brave Step mission, serving in her summer role on the volunteer committee. Lydia has experience working with nonprofits and community service. Through her work involving food security, women's gender equality and educational equity, she has learned how important each and every person can be to making a real difference. Lydia is currently a student at the @uncchapelhill with prospective majors in Business Administration and Statistics with a minor in Social and Economic Justice. In her free time, she enjoys reading poetry, spending time with family, and she has recently started Pilates classes! #Changemakerspotlight #newtalent

Brave Step is hiring a part-time Adult Survivor Care program coordinator. Spread the word ... we need a passionate, talented and engaged leader to join the team! https://lnkd.in/effri4P3

We are thrilled to have so many inspiring Changemakers strengthening Brave Step's mission. Our newest talent will shape the future of the Loved Ones program. Please help us welcome Stephanie DeLeon as the new program coordinator. She brings more than three years of experience in social services, including case management, victim advocacy and forensic interviewing. Stephanie received her B.A in Sociology and Criminology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and has dedicated her career to serving survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking. #newtalent #lovedones #programcoordinator

The truth hurts and is often scary. Learn more about sextortion at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's website: https://lnkd.in/gRgFY5aK #truthfulThursday #sextortion #sextortioncanimpactyou

Please help us welcome our newest Changemaker, Nandi Boini. Nandi is an incoming third-year Political Science and Women's and Gender Studies student at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She will be supporting the Adult Survivor Care program and making an impact with each step she takes. Welcome, Nandi!

What a month April was ... As Brave Step embarked on its second annual "Color It Blue" campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we were able to reach more than 52,000 people with the Color It Blue message. The ultimate goal was to initiate new conversations about this pervasive issue and ultimately prevent future sexual violence. Join in our campaign celebration and ongoing fight to educate and empower everyone impacted by sexual violence.

We are excited to kick off the week with a bang! Thank you, Acquisition International Magazine, for this tremendous honor.

We are thrilled to welcome Ezra Vizcarra to the Brave Step team as a clinical intern. Ezra shared his thoughts at the start of this new journey. "My journey has been all about serving people with love and respect. "Loving and Respectful to all. If you're going to be anything, be efficiently awesome." That's a motto I live by every day. Currently, I'm an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), working closely with children. Graduating soon from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a B.S. in Marriage and Family Studies, I'm passionate about being of help and striving to better understand various situations. Outside of work and studies, you'll find me immersed in the outdoors. Hiking, camping, and hammocking are my go-to activities, rain or shine. I've explored countless states through cross-country drives, finding joy in the journey itself. Computers also hold a special fascination for me, so if I don't find myself out there, well I find myself near a computer. Whether it's tinkering with hardware or understanding network systems, I'm always eager to dive into the world of algorithms and real-world applications. Can't wait to make a positive impact in the Charlotte community alongside the Brave Step team!" Please help us welcome Ezra to the team!

Thank you to you and our amazing community of support for making this year's Brave Step Virtual Walk/Run presented by Uwharrie Bank a success. Special thanks to all of the partners - Uwharrie Bank, FLYLEAF COUNSELING, PLLC, University Volvo, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of North Charlotte, Roper Physical Therapy , Complete Dentistry, Lone Wolf Trail Co., Standout Glass and Door, and Queen City Sculpt.