{ˈte-sə-rē, plural noun, the small pieces used to build a mosaic } |
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Mosaic Georgia Newsletter | March 2023 |
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An interview with Dance Teacher Mayra Paradas and Ashia Gallo, MPA, Wholeness Collective Coordinator
This March we celebrate women who have made their mark in history. We also recognize the everyday heroes among us today who are leading and inspiring with grace, courage, and wisdom.
Mayra Paradas is the passionate, bilingual dance teacher and personal trainer who has brought new and fun ways to heal to Mosaic Georgia’s Wholeness Collective. For Women's History Month, we are proud to feature Mayra and capture her thoughts on womanhood, making a living while prioritizing your dreams, and advice she’d give to women and survivors of trauma.
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The Big Picture
Connecting the Pieces
Building the Mosaic
Mosaic in Action
Spreading the word at the PADV Summit & Congresswoman Lucy McBath visits Mosaic
Faces of Mosaic Georgia
Upcoming Events
See what's happening this month at Mosaic
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SPECIAL FEATURE: Someone's Gotta Say It
A Word from our Executive Director Marina Sampanes Peed
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Join the Mosaic Conversation
March is National Disability Awareness Month
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Our work brings tough topics to the surface...the things no one wants to talk about.
Marina, our Executive Director, speaks honestly and candidly about the topic of sexual violence among the disabled population, bringing our awareness to the importance of advocacy for those among us who are most vulnerable.
What are some ways that you can honor the unique experiences of disabled peoples in your everyday life?
Join the conversation and share your answers with us on social media.
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Sexual Abuse & Disabilities: Myths & Realities
by Marina Sampanes Peed, Executive Director
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March is Disabilities Awareness Month, so it is a good time to dispel some myths and talk about how sexual abuse harms many of our most vulnerable kids, friends and neighbors.
While so many people with disabilities experience some form of sexual abuse in their lifetime, only 3% of sexual abuses are ever reported. In 2022, approximately 15% of the clients we served at Mosaic Georgia had one or more disabilities
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Building the Mosaic Trauma-focused Counseling
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Reclaiming Safety Through Counseling
by Kendall Wolz, Mental Health & Wellness Manager
In November 2022, Mosaic Georgia relaunched on-site counseling services for individuals and families who have experienced sexual violence. We are grateful to offer this service to continue the healing journey for those who seek care at Mosaic. Our unique, talented, and passionate staff provide individual, family, and group therapy.
Our team is ready to patiently and compassionately walk alongside individuals and families after the trauma of sexual violence. We truly understand the challenges this type of trauma brings and how it impacts lives daily.
Using trauma-focused interventions, we assist you in reclaiming safety, rebuilding health, and experiencing justice through healing.
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We joined The Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) for their 12th Annual Teen Summit in Gwinnett during February's Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. One in 3 teens experiences verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. PADV and Mosaic are committed to shining light on this crisis and educating teens about prevention.
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2022 was a year of much growth for Mosaic Georgia, including some very talented staff we are grateful to have as part of our accomplished team. Meet Mari, Rachel, Danna and Melissa, and learn who loves true crime books, mountain biking, softball and whose essay is a published work in their university's literary magazine!
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US Representative Lucy McBath Visits Mosaic's Resilience Center |
Congresswoman Lucy McBath recently visited our Duluth Resilience Center and Rainbow Village, met our dedicated, hardworking staff and learned firsthand about the Mosaic Georgia mission and our work that's so important here in her Gwinnett County district. Congresswoman McBath listened to our stories of working with survivors, learned about the history and the need that Mosaic serves in the community and saw firsthand the programs and facilities we have to help survivors of sexual abuse, assault and trafficking. Her reason for becoming a Congresswoman - tragically losing her son to violent gun crime - gives her a shared perspective into how much work we all have to do to face violent crimes and fight for health and justice. Thank you to Congresswoman McBath for spending time with Mosaic and for the hard work she does for our shared mission and our community.
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Photo left to right, Randy Redner, Chief Strategy and Philanthropy Officer, Rainbow Village; Lindsay Ferreira, Deputy Director, Mosaic Georgia; Marina Peed, Executive Director, Mosaic Georgia; Congresswoman Lucy McBath; Melanie Conner, CEO Rainbow Village; and Juan Mejia, Mosaic Georgia Board Member |
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Mosaic in the Community
Mosaic Georgia will join the expo at this vocation-strengthening spiritual assembly.
Saturday March 25, 2023 • Mosaic expo table 10am-4pm
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, 222 Piedmont Ave NE in Atlanta
Medical Trainings for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
SANE moderated peer reviews to foster shared learning and skill building.
Dates and times variable.
A private, supportive online gathering place for SANE medical professionals and leaders.
Wholeness Collective Class Offerings
Move through it while you Baile con Mayra this Saturday March 11th at 10am!
Retreats for Survivors
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How You Can Help!
Your donation is the most powerful way you can help Mosaic Georgia to empower those who have been impacted by sexual violence and abuse. Our services are always free of charge to those we help, but we can only do that with your help.
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Mosaic Georgia, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation that is a Children’s Advocacy Center and Sexual
Assault Center that strives for and demands safety, health and justice for children and adults victimized by
sexual abuse, assault and trafficking. Donations are tax-deductible EIN: 58-1762829.
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