United Through Love - Your CPAF Impact Story
Nurturing change together for forty-five years.
Who:
Calling all current and former CPAF staff, interns, board, advisory board, volunteers, clients, youth participants, donors, and supporters! We want to know:
“What is something you have learned from CPAF that you use in your life?”
What:
We want to hear from the individuals who have been involved in making the organization what it is today!
We want to know, “What is something you have learned from CPAF that you use in your life?”
We want you to be creative! Respond in a format that resonates with you.
Guidelines:
We welcome responses in all languages and dialects, and we accept submissions in any format (written, media, art, etc.) that resonates with you! Submissions will be shared in a variety of public spaces, such as CPAF’s website, social media pages, and gala benefit event.
For media submissions, we request the following:
Videos: 30-60 seconds. If using a phone, please film videos in a horizontal format (not vertical).
Audio/vocal: 30-60 seconds.
Photos: Preferred formats – JPG, PNG | 300 pixels per inch (ppi).
To celebrate Nurturing Change Together for forty-five years, we will compile all responses throughout 2023. We will share responses publicly here on our website, and potentially on CPAF’s social media pages and electronic newsletter. We may also incorporate responses in our exhibit at this year’s gala benefit event.
This is an opportunity to reflect on the insights CPAF may have brought into your life, and to share how we have all United Through Love. By the end of the project, we hope to receive at least 45 responses, one for each year CPAF has engaged the community in our vision to end all forms of violence.
When:
Submissions are ongoing.
How:
Complete this online form, which includes an option to upload relevant media or materials:
Examples
Written
Having worked with CPAF in several different roles, I can't help but find myself changed by the stories I've heard and the numerous people I've had a chance to meet. As a Family Advocate, I witnessed the different stages on the healing journey. As a Hotline Coordinator, I provided whatever little support I could in helping someone move towards changing their life. In facilitating the Advocate Training, I became more confident in sharing and speaking in public. When I started teaching meditation in my personal life, my experiences with CPAF made me more sensitive and aware of where someone may be on their path of well-being and self-care. It helped me to naturally provide context and background when sharing tools and techniques. It made me a stronger communicator and a better guide. My CPAF journey continues to remind me that we nurture change in different ways, but the aim remains the same, of supporting one another to create peaceful and healthy lives. - Rucha Tadwalkar
My involvement with CPAF over the last 10 years has taught me that I still have a lot to learn and contribute towards the future of violence-free community. Through CPAF, I attended the 65-hours training in 2013 and that was a profound learning experience for me as it offered me new lens to look at power dynamics in relationships and helped me gain comprehensive knowledge on domestic violence (DV) and sexual assault (SA). It was helpful to learn about the history of the movement, the law and legal implications on DV and SA but what I appreciate the most was having the safe space to talk about these taboo subjects, and to have the privilege to learn about stories of others.
As for what I have learned from CPAF that I use in my daily life, I have been practicing active/empathetic listening techniques consistently. Being part of that workshop 10 years ago has changed the way I communicate with people. I have become more present when having conversations with others, and overtime I feel that I have become a better listener from utilizing those taught techniques. I find myself becoming a better person overall as I have learned to be more mindful and empathetic of people’s unique experiences and life stories.
CPAF has also connected me with wonderful group of people. I truly value my friendships and connections with the friends and colleagues I have known here. - Bel Joseph, Grants Coordinator
Questions? Please contact friends@cpaf.ngo.