Dear Friends of WTLC,
Love is in the air this month! No, not because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – because our Love Is campaign is almost here!
Many of you are probably already familiar with our annual Love Is fundraiser – every year, we team up with agencies across Orange County for a one-day-only online fundraiser to support healthy teen relationships in Orange County.
This year, we’re partnering with our friends at Crittenton, Laura’s House, LGBTQ Center OC, OC Pride, Planned Parenthood, The Priority Center, and UCI Law to raise $100,000 on February 9th. WTLC also has our own personal goal of raising $20,000 in that 24-hour period, which will directly fund our Teen Personal Empowerment Program, our education and awareness work in local schools, and our other youth services programs.
So mark your calendars, set a phone alarm, write yourself a big note, or just keep an eye on your inbox for updates! We hope you’ll join us this Wednesday, February 9th, as we work together to create a safer world for future generations.
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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Black History Month is an annual observance that occurs every February to acknowledge and highlight the successes and innovation of Black Individuals, both from past and present. Now more than ever in the current socio-political climate, we recognize that achievements by Black individuals and communities have often been overlooked due
to ongoing systemic oppression.
In 2022, the theme for Black History Month is Black Health and Wellness. From The Association for the Study of African American Life and History's recent statement, this theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, but also other ways in which the Black community have contributed to healthcare (e.g., birth workers, doulas, midwives, naturopaths, herbalists, etc.) throughout the African Diaspora. The 2022 theme considers activities, rituals and initiatives that Black communities have practiced in an effort to maintain health and wellbeing.
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A Safer World for Future Generations |
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Throughout the United States, approximately 10% of adolescents reported being the victim of physical violence by an intimate partner in the last year. Unfortunately, there are many incidents that go unreported, as youth are often embarrassed, scared to tell an adult, or even confused by the definition of abuse in a teen relationship.
Teens often think some behaviors like lovebombing (excessive showering of affection and attention) or displays of jealousy are forms of love, but these behaviors can develop into more serious types of abuse, such as stalking, physical violence, or sexual assault.
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Why should you give to LOVE IS 2022? |
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In this one-day-only fundraising campaign, 8 organizations are coming together to collectively raise $100,000 to support healthy teen relationships in Orange County.
Support the youth of Orange County by empowering them with the tools, support, and resources they need to create healthy relationships by donating to WTLC's Love Is campaign on February 9, 2022.
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Next month, the Hub for Integration, Reentry & Employment (H.I.R.E.) and WTLC are joining together to reveal the injustices women who are incarcerated in California correction facilities have endured around insufficient health care, forced sterilization, and sexual assault. Join us on March 3rd for a virtual film screening of "Belly of the Beast," followed by a panel discussion with Cynthia Chandler. |
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Programs & Services
Learn about the resources we provide to empower people for independent living.
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Get Involved
We are always looking for talented individuals who are committed to ending the cycle of violence.
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Events
Stay up to date on upcoming WTLC events happening near and
around you.
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714-992-1939 | text love@wtlc.org | info@wtlc.org | www.wtlc.org
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