Boomerang

Last week, a few members of the Cohn & Wolfe team attended the 30^th Anniversary celebration of La Casa de las Madres, a local shelter and counseling center for victims of abuse in San Francisco. I should mention that it’s also one of our pro bono clients. The event was hosted by Jessica Aguirre of ABC7 News, and featured a taped appearance by Senator Dianne Feinstein.  In addition, Linda Leary, one of the shelter’s first clients, gave a speech on her experience with abuse as well as her success in overcoming it.  Attendees raised money for the shelter while celebrating the triumphs of La Casa’s many survivors. 

Although I expected the ceremony to be inspiring, I couldn’t have possibly anticipated such an emotional journey.  Linda spoke of the abuses she suffered growing up, and subsequently in her marriage.  She traveled across the country to get help from La Casa de las Madres, where they welcomed her with open arms, and helped her protect her small children. 

After attending the event I felt a personal connection to those associated with this incredible organization. I felt as if the spirit of Boomerang (what goes around, comes around) had been present in the room.  It made me think that with the increased interest in social meda, community is becoming just as more important in our offline world.  I enjoyed the evening and wish them 30 more years of providing protection and opportunity to those in need.

If you’d like to donate to La Casa de Las Madres , see their online donation form.