Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy President of Jackson McCarthy & Associates, Inc. donated his time to help the women on the Safe Passage program with new skills to get employment. His class was so helpful and gave them hope for employment.

Contact information 818-389-1876 or sean@jacksonmccarthy.com

Peet’s Coffee and Tea Fundraiser

Peet’s Coffee of Studio City does a fundraising event on December 17th -24th and raise over $1100.00. Let’s thank the manager Kimberly and her wonderful staff.

Obagi

Obagi employees (Nadia and Denean) donate their time to help Safe Passage by helping them to move into their new offices. You will be hearing about our new location called the Drop In Center where you can drop of donations and pick up resources for help in the next few weeks….

Giving Back Not Just a Mantra

Safe Passage at Macy’s

Giuseppe Beverly Hills Set

Hair Design by Giuseppe Franco: 310-274-8967
Makeup by NYX & Ruby Cosmetics: 626-506-5402
Teeth Repair by Dentist-Dr. Vafa: 310-201-9001
Cosmetic Surgery by Dr. Fardad: 310-360-0504
Clothing by: “2Chicks” : 818-535-1464
Photos by Eric Erickson:310-228-8684

Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

Beauty is Power — Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

By Adréana Robbins

“Treat others as yourself, what you sew into others is what you will reap in your life,” says Trish Steele, who founded Safe Passage (1992), a division of a nonprofit corporation, Women Crowned in Glory, Inc., that is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and their children who have become victims of domestic violence.

Domestic violence encompasses all acts of violence against women and children within the context of family or intimate relationships. It is not confined to any one socioeconomic type, ethnicity, religion or age group. Through the help of volunteer plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists, professional counseling therapists, career counselors, health and image specialists, Safe Passage offers support and assistance for women recovering from domestic violence. Every effort is given to help these victims regain their sense of self and rediscover their place in society. Safe Passage takes care of finding abused women housing, furniture and clothing, and going beyond what the shelters can provide, which is only temporary relief. “It’s very traumatic for women who check into shelters,” explains Steele. “Almost half of these women have never worked. Many are badly scarred. Some have lost their teeth. Safe Passage fixes broken noses, broken teeth and gives battered women life-changing makeovers.”

Safe Passage depends on community involvement. The City of Los Angeles awarded Mrs. Steele with a “Certificate of Appreciation” by Council Member Wendy Greuel and Dennis Zine for her outstanding citizenship and activities enhancing community betterment. Safe Passage welcomes donations, and is in need of any business clothing, computers and beauty products.

Safe Passage has teamed up with Inspire Me Defense and the winners of Miss California Latina, Vivian Valadez, and Miss Teen California Latina, Bianca Mettler-Lopez. The three organizations staged the event “Evolve into Your Power,” which was held on August 15 and 16. Kiko Ellsworth, actor and creator of Inspire Me Defense, instructed women and girls on practical and powerful self-defense skills. Jennifer Rodriguez, the state director of Miss California Latina, shares their similar mission is “to celebrate beauty, style and cultural heritage, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community.”

Maybe we can all benefit from the encouraging words of Trish Steele, “You are unique and fearfully and wonderfully made, so let your light shine. We are all brilliant on the inside.” And if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then Trish Steele has held us captive, and will do so, for a long time to come.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Steele is already gaining momentum for her cause. Safe Passage is inviting businesses to join them for October’s events. 

For more information on Safe Passage, contact Trish Steele at (818) 232-7476, or visit their web site www.safepassagehome.org.
Inspire Me Defense can be reached at www.IAmKiko.com.
For information on the Latina Beauty Pageant, go to their web site at www.misscalifornialatina.com.

(photo by Harvey Branman)

(photo by Tony Campo)

(photo by Tony Campo)

(photo by Tony Campo)

Winners of 2009 Miss California Latina

Winners:
2009 Miss California Latina – Vivian Valadez of the right
and Miss California Latina Teen – Bianca Mettler-Lopez

Winners of 2009 Miss California Latina crowned in Huntington Beach
http://www.ocregister.com/photos/-2523045/pid2523060

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If you wish to purchase tickets for the event they will be available for purchase on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 from 8am -10am or after 6:30pm.
Tickets are on a first come baises and there is no assigned seating.
The cost of the tickets are $25.00
Dress/Attire for the pageant by spectators is business to semi-formal or dinner attire.

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Safe Passage Home Founder Honored for Women’s Advocacy

Councilman Dennis P. Zine  presented Safe Passage Home founder Trish Steele with a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles during a charity fundraiser held on June 20 at Barry’s Bootcamp in Sherman Oaks.

Actress Natalie Raitano, best known from her syndicated series VIP, and currently starring in the web series Pink, showed off some off-screen skills by teaching two Bootcamp classes for attendees of the event.  Entertaining the crowd was Dilana  from the Rock Star who sang a three song set.  Also performing, with inner city kids as her back-up dancers, was DJ Cuba Swift.

Safe Passage Home offers support and assistance for women recovering from domestic violence in effort to help these victims regain their sense of self and rediscovery their place in society.

http://www.mydailyfind.com/index.php?s=safe+passage

Safe Passage, SHE, & Ultimate Frisbee Tourney

CSUN students volunteer to produce video and event to bring awareness on Safe Passage Home. Produced by S.H.E. a group of 6 female students from California State University of Northridge.

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