March 2011
kaityhulu
Volume 5 Issue 3
Kaity’s Way Board
Members
Susan Guinn-Lahm, MA,
CRC, LPC
Chairman
Susan is a native of Ajo, AZ
where she works as the
Lead Behavioral Health
Clinician at Desert Senita
Community Health Center
(DSCHC). Susan provide
general mental health
counseling services,
specializing in patient’s
behavioral changes to
compliment their medical
treatment.
Ric Sudberry
Board Member
Ric is the father of five and
spent five years in the US
Air Force as a Medical
Technician. Ric works full
time at Home Depot in
Phoenix, AZ. He enjoys
reading, watching football
(Go Steelers!) and traveling.
Norma Gomez
Board Member
Norma is a mother of three
and grandmother of nine.
Norma first began her work
as an advocate about 20
years ago when she began
working with the
developmentally disabled
population. She continues
her advocate work with the
Pima County Attorneys’
Office, Victim Services
Division. She enjoys
teaching Baile folklórico,
which she has done for the
last 25 years in Ajo.
Teenagers LIVE IT! At Ironwood
On February 4, 2011,
Ironwood High School hosted
a dance performance
coordinated and organized by
seniors Richelle Trebilcock
and Melia Coury. Kaity’s Way
along with other vendors like
Faith House, Al-Anon, Teen
Lifeline, NA, Red Means Stop
and Divorce Care, hosted
exhibit tables that teenagers
could relate to.
The performance was created
to bring awareness to the
varying troubles of today’s
youth. This program was very
moving and easy to see the
amount of hard work put into
the show.
Richelle provided us with the
history about how the program
came to be. About 2 years
ago, my friend and role model,
Makenzie Stocker, died in a
red light running accident.
She had such an impact
on me that I wanted to honor
Makenzie with a dance about
her beautiful life and
personality. This one dance
evolved into an entire concert
after my friend Melia Coury
"Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction."
~Harry Truman
P.E.A.C.E
and I heard the story of the future with this
Jennifer Hinds, another high performance. Melia and I feel
school student lost in a red that we've fulfilled our
light running accident. purpose. Although it would be
awesome to be involved next
year, we feel that it is not our
We saw that this was not an
isolated event and decided to place to organize this concert
again. We hope to see it
produce a performance
involving schools throughout taken too much further heights
than we can even imagine.
the district which covered a
variety of crises instead of just Originally, we chose the
red light running. We have charities which directly
correlated with the dances.
worked on organizing this
performance for about a year The idea was to portray these
now with getting permission topics in a new light, through
from administration and dance, and move the audience
discussing it with the other to reach to these various
organizations. The charities
dance teachers. The past few
were there to show the
months, this performance has
required a good deal of our audience how to actually make
time, but it has all been worth a difference in society. As the
dances evolved, many did not
it. I feel very blessed to be
directly align with the
involved in this. I know that
God wanted this performance organizations in the lobby, but
to take place, and I am so we were still glad to have so
thankful to have the many charities present.
opportunity to be a part of it.
We both are very pleased with
the performance and have
heard many comments about
how emotional and powerful it
was. This concert has
obviously made a difference,
and we are so encouraged by
this, especially since it was at
Melia Coury & Richelle Trebilcock
our own high school. The
success of this concert has
actually inspired our teachers
to work towards making this an
annual event. This idea is still
being discussed, but we are
actually applying for a grant to
help the students next year.
We don't have any plans for
 Calendar of Events
Be sure to check our website for
updates and additional current
events
http://kaitysway.org/events/index
.php
When
March 5 , 2011 @ 9:00 am
What
Zoe Community Resource Fair at
Walgreens parking lot at 2435 E.
Greenway Pkwy Phoenix.
When
March 16, 2011 @ 11:00 am
What
Stand & Serve Day at the State
Capitol Lawn.
When
March 26, 2011 @ 10:00 am
What
Kaity's Way will have an exhibit
table at a Tumbleweed event at the
Sunnyslope Community Center.
When
March 30, 2011 – All Day--
What
Eat & raise funds at Buffalo Wild
Wings, 2510 W. Happy Valley
Road. 15% of proceeds will go to
Kaity’s Way.
Dating Violence Statistic
More than one in three teens
reported that their partners wanted
to know where they were (36%)
and who they were with (37%) all
the time. Among teens who had
sex by age 14, it’s much higher
(58% and 59%, respectively).
Liz Claiborne Inc., Tweens and
Teen Dating Abuse Survey, 2008
Kaity’s Way Heads South to Ajo
th th
February 7 – 9 Kaity’s Way
visited the small town of Ajo,
AZ, located approximately two
hours south of Phoenix with
an off season population of
approximately 2,500, doubling
during the winter season.
Kaity’s Way held an
impressive 12 presentations in
Ajo, six of which were to each
of Ms Robles’ science classes
at Ajo High School. The
English teacher next door
heard about the presentations
and on the second day of
presentations brought his
students over to hear Kaity’s
Story. In total, 108 of the 162
high school student body were
able to hear Kaity’s Story.
Below are some results from
the completed surveys.
98.81% of those that
answered believe they would
Share Your Voice In Support
Kaity’s Way has supplied all
the necessary information and
submitted the proper
documentation required to
GuideStar.org , a organization
that helps potential donors
research viable charities, so
they can be assured that they
are giving to a sound
organization such as Kaity’s
Way.
GuideStar.org is running its
KIMBIA Winter Giveaway
giving away $5,000 to the
non-profit organization who
recognize if they were in a
violent relationship since
hearing Kaity’s Story
40% know or have known
someone in an abusive
relationship
97.56% believe it would be a
benefit to teenagers to have
Kaity’s Story presented in the
school systems and/or youth
organizations
96.34% believe it would be
helpful if more adults were
educated about TDV
94.05% would share Kaity’s
Story with a friend if they felt
they were in an abusive
relationship
The other organizations that
held presentations were the
PTSA, Ajo Library, GED
Students/ISDA Staff, WIC,
Pima County Sheriffs
Deputies and LDS Youth
Group.
Susan Lahm, Kaity’s Way
Board Chair and Lead
Behavioral Health Clinician at
the Desert Senita Community
Health Center and Andrea
Peterson, program
coordinator for Desert Senita
Community Health Center
attended all 12 presentations.
receives the most reviews and
Kaity’s Way needs your help
and support.
If you are willing to write a
review, please go to
http://www2.guidestar.org/org
anizations/26-3442791/kaitys-
way/review.aspx and select
Write Reviews, just under the
red + share button.
There is no age limit to who
can do this and we encourage
that young people as well as
adults write reviews. This in
Andrea spoke at the end of
each presentation to provide
information about local
resources. Norma Gomez,
Kaity’s Way Board member
and advocate from the Pima
County Attorneys office was
able to attend the presentation
to the PTSA, Pima County
Sheriffs Deputies, WIC and
the Library. All of the hard
work, presentations and
increased awareness is truly a
sincere example of a
community that cares deeply
about their children and
future.
Also in Ajo, Kaity’s Way was
represented at the Desert
Senita Community Health
Center Annual Health Fair on
January 29, 2011 by volunteer
Andrea Peterson and Board
Chair Susan Guinn-Lahm.
Kaity’s Way brochures were
exhibited on their Behavioral
Health display table along with
other domestic violence
awareness and prevention
materials. Many people of all
ages stopped by to visit the
table, discussed domestic
violence issues, and learned
about advocacy services in
Ajo from Andrea and Susan
throughout the day.
turn will let the donors know
that what we do helps all of
society not just a select group.
The assessment only takes a
few moments, but will help
future donors and sponsors
make their decision in favor of
supporting Kaity’s Way.
We currently have 564
subscribers to Kaity’s Korner
and we hope to see as many
reviews.
 Wish List
Computer
Copier
Conference call speaker phone
Two Outdoor Storage Sheds
Kaity’s Way Contact
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 83494
Phoenix, AZ 85071
Email Address:
kw08@kaitysway.org
Phone Number:
(602) 740-2734
Tax ID #26-3442791
www.kaitysway.org
http://kaitysway.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/people/Kait
ysWay/1840801102
http://twitter.com/KaitysWay
http://www.myspace.com/484917490
Kaity’s Way heads further South to
Nogales
Nogales, Arizona, nestled
within beautiful Santa Cruz
County, hosted the sharing of
Kaity’s Story to Nogales High
School on February 15, 2011
to approximately 600 students
in three separate presentation
sessions. The presentations
were coordinated by Sandra
Anguiano, Patient Advocate at
Mariposa Community Health
Center and Ms. Abreu of
Nogales High School.
The Santa Cruz County
Attorneys Office provided a
generous honorarium to cover
the expenses to bring Kaity’s
Way to Nogales. Eva
Valencia, Sandra Anguiano
and George Silva from the
PSA Created by Youths Debuts
The premiere of the
Governor’s Youth
Commission’s (GYC) Teen
Dating Violence Prevention
Public Service Announcement
appeared on February 17,
2011 at the State Capitol in
Phoenix, AZ.
The PSA was coordinated by
the GYC, created in
partnership with, Kaity’s Way,
and produced through a
generous in-kind donation of
productions services by Mesa
Public Schools Educational
Television.
Eat Wings & Raise Funds for Kaity’s Way
If you are in the
Phoenix area, all day
th
March 30 , 2011 you
can Eat Wings & Raise
Funds for Kaity’s Way
at Buffalo Wild Wings
(BWW) located at 2510
Happy Valley Road,
Phoenix, Az.
BWW will donate 15%
of all pre-taxed food
sales (less alcohol and
left to right, George Silva (Santa
Cruz County Attorney), Bobbi
Sudberry, Eva Valencia (Domestic
Violence Advocate, SEABHS,
Libre de Violencia Program), Inti
Vasquez (Santa Cruz County
Victim Services Director), Sandra
Anguiano (Patient Advocate,
Mariposa Community Health
Center).
Santa Cruz County Attorney
Office, provided valuable local
The Governor's Youth
Commission is located in
Governor Brewer's Office for
Children, Youth, and Families.
The office endeavors to
improve lives and fortify
relationships between
children, youth, and families.
The Governor’s Youth
Commission is represented by
35 high school students from
9 counties. Each
commissioner serves a term
or two or three years, starting
as a sophomore or junior in
high school. The youths act as
advisors to the Governor on
all youth issues.
promotional discounts)
from any guest that
presents the following
fundraising ticket.
The link to print this
ticket is located at:
http://www.scribd.com/d
oc/49563656/BWW-
033011
community resource
information to conclude each
presentation.
The teamwork that went into
these presentations was
remarkable. Bobbi Sudberry
also had the pleasure of
meeting Judge Mary Maley to
discuss the Circle of Peace
program and her work with the
students of Desert Shadows
Middle School.
It is very apparent that the
community leaders of Nogales
genuinely care about the
children within their
community and are working
towards a brighter future for
all.
The PSA can be viewed by
going to one of the following
links:
http://kaitysway.blogspot.com/
or
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=_jjoVi8Ew00
If you work nearby
order takeout for lunch
(623) 207 6900 or take
dinner home to the
family.
Kaity’s Way will be
represented this
evening for dinner by
Bobbi Sudberry and
some of the wonderful
Volunteers of Kaity’s
Way.
 Kaity’s Way Community and
Volunteer Support
Kaity’s Way would like to
extend its thanks to:
Holbrook School District for
providing a generous
honorarium to offset some of
the costs to present at
Holbrook High School in
January.
Mario, Debbie, Donna,
Maria, Rob, Heidi and Sasia
for your work with Celebrities
Step Against Teen Dating
Violence II.
Lee Irwin from Ajo Library,
Morgana Wallace from
ISDA, Fran Driver, Board
Chair for Ajo PTSA, Dr. Joen
Painter and Ms. Robles from
Ajo High School, Lt. Clement
of the Pima County Sheriffs
Dept., Aubrey Harper,
Kaity’s Way still needs
volunteers for certain
upcoming events.
March 26, 2011 -- Exhibit
Table at an event hosted by
Tumbleweed at the
Sunnyslope Community
Center 7th Street & Dunlap.
More information to come.
Celebrities Step Against Teen
Dating Violence II --
Fundraising event scheduled
for July 23, 2011. We are in
the planning stages and could
use all the help we can get.
Our next meeting is March 5,
2011 at 1:00 pm.
If you are unable take part in
the one of Kaity’s Way’s
events, we can use your help
and support in other ways.
Administrative Support
Logging survey answers into a
Kaity’s Korner Staff spreadsheet.
Miranda L. Birden Envelope stuffing for bulk
mailing.
Creator & Editor
Bobbi Sudberry Data entry of names, contact
Contributor & Editor
leader of LDS Youth Group,
Cecelia Haynes, CNW who
all hosted presentations in
Ajo.
All that attended and brought
something to the Meet and
Greet Potluck in Ajo; Anna
Plant, Arlene Dreste,
Norma Gomez, Tina West,
Andrea Peterson, Patty
Wagner, Yvonne Crewse
and Mel Ortega.
Tohono Communications, a
Native American business,
attended and videotaped the
presentation of Kaity's story
at the Ajo Library on
February 9, 2011. The
owner/producer, Mel Ortega,
is willing to work with this
organization to enable more
people to learn about Kaity
How can you Help!
and address information for
schools and youth groups.
Organize business cards and
filing.
Bring Awareness
Are you a member of a PTA,
PTO, PTSO of any group or
organization that involves the
welfare of children? If so,
consider suggesting Kaity's
Way speak at one of the
meetings to bring awareness
to Teen Dating Violence as
well as the need for Education
in our schools.
If you are a Facebook, user,
Friend Kaity’s Way and
whenever you see a Kaity's
Way posting, make it a habit
to hit the SHARE option and
encourage your Facebook
friends to do the same. By
doing so you are bringing
awareness to more people
than Kaity’s Way can do
alone.
Talk about us to anyone and
everyone. If you would like
brochures to have on hand,
please let us know and we will
through video and possibly
the website and other web
channels. Tohono
Communications will work on
a script and seek funding with
cooperation and input from all
involved in this effort to
create safe relationships for
our youth.
Jen Rauhouse, Peer
Solutions and KellyAnn
Bonnell, Faythe Project for
taking the time to meet with
Bobbi Sudberry and share
information and insight from
their years of experience.
Kara and Alex for their help
on February 26, 2011 with
the exhibit table at the AARP
Health Fair. They both won a
raffle prize at the Health Fair.
What a couple of winners!
get some to you.
Fundraising
Have a Home Party to raise
funds for Kaity's Way. Many
businesses, such as,
Tupperware, Beauticontrol,
Pampered Chef, CandleLite,
and Cookie Lee have
programs to fundraise for non-
profit organizations. This is a
fun way to get together with
your friends and support a
great cause.
Sell Yankee Candles for 4
weeks during the spring
Help with working and
spreading the word about the
Ajo and Phoenix Yard Sales
to be held the first part of
April.
Coordinate Dining to Donate
with a restaurant in your area
Conduct a used cell phone or
ink cartridge drive at your
place of employment or with
your family, friends and
neighbors.