RESTORING . EDUCATING. EMPOWERING
COOK COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR CENTER OPENS IN MRKHAM, IL.
Ribbon cutting ceremony. Front row fourth from left to right, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Iris Martinez. Far right, Maribel Garcia, founder of Break the Silence Foundation, Inc. October 18, 2023
The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS Foundation) has been implementing FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project since 1994 to offer individuals who have been affected by domestic violence the hope of wholeness by treating the facial injuries. For more than two decades, AAFPRS members have been volunteering to help victims of domestic abuse who cannot afford to receive treatment for facial injuries. These efforts have helped to repair both physical and psychological scars and to help individuals regain self-esteem and begin to rebuild their lives.
The AAFPRS Foundation is pleased to partner with Break the Silence Foundation (BTSF) in this endeavor. Break the Silence Foundation, founded in 2005, is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to work with domestic violence victims and their families, through crisis intervention, advocacy, self-improvement, healthy relationship workshops, self-defense and workforce development.
Signs of Domestic Abuse
Some signs of domestic violence are more obvious than others. Here are a few common signs. Does your intimate partner ever:
- Accuse you of cheating and being disloyal?
- Make you feel worthless?
- Hurt you by hitting, choking or kicking you?
- Intimidate and threaten to hurt you or someone you love?
- Threaten to hurt themselves if they don’t get what they want?
- Try to control what you do and who you see?
- Isolate you from your family and friends?
- Pressure or force you into unwanted sex?
- Control your access to money?
- Stalk you, including calling you constantly or following you?
If you recognize these signs of domestic violence and suspect that you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, you are not alone; there is help in your community.
A Penny For a Life Campaign
A Penny For a Life Campaign
We ask that you make a commitment to support our “A Penny for a Life” ™ humanitarian project fundraiser. This year our goal is $ 100,000.00, to fund our many programs to assist domestic violence victims. We hope that you will be able to contribute a minimum of 1% or one dollar of your gross receipts. You may elect to run this campaign for 6 months or for a full year. Your contribution will help fund our programs throughout the year. Your business will be featured on our website, print and social media. As a sponsor, you will be recognized also at our next Purple Gala in October 2022.
Your Home for Domestic Violence Resources
Everyone deserves to live the best version of their lives. However, it's an unfortunate reality that domestic violence inhibits many people in our communities from leading a safe and rewarding lifestyle. Here at BTSF, we are ready to live up to our name and break the silence regarding this topic. Our team of compassionate individuals is here to support victims of domestic violence and help them escape any negativity in their lives. If you're a victim of domestic abuse or know someone in an abusive situation, contact us now for a range of domestic violence resources.
Our History & Vision
Domestic Violence
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About Us
In 2005, Maribel Garcia founded Break the Silence Foundation, Inc. (BTSF) as a 501(c)(3) organization with offices in Berwyn, IL. We offer support for domestic violence victims in the forms of crisis intervention, advocacy, self-improvement, healthy relationship workshops, self-defense, and workforce development. We provide a safe, violence-free environment and support to all program participants. In partnership with Family Bridges USA, our participants attend a series of workshops designed to help each participant end the cycle of abuse.
Our Toys Program
The Chrysalis Program
One Warm Coat
Break the Silence Foundation has partnered with One Warm Coat to provide coats for the underprivileged. One Warm Coat is a National non-profit organization that provides free coats to children and adults in need.
Contact
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Phone
(773) 780-0065
Hours of Operation
Call for an Appointment
EMAIL :
info@btsfinc.org
Service Area
Berwyn, Illinois, and the Surrounding Areas
Address
6635 W. Cermak Road
Berwyn, IL 60402