Project Anchor- adolescent victims of sexual abuse

We are happy to report on Thursday, May 8, 2014 we had 4 Project Anchor program participants complete their full 32 week cohort!  This is an enormous accomplishment for adolescents to WILLINGLY attend weekly meetings and continue to participate clear through the end!  Join us in congratulating them and celebrating in their success!  

To inspire our participants to continue along the path of education and personal growth, we conculde the cohort with an essay contest.  Participants are to answer the question: How has Project Anchor helped you and your recovery?"  Here are a few excerpts from the current participants:

"After I finally got out of my abusive situation I had so many feelings and I was so confused I shut myself out of the world and out of my own mind.  I became abusive to myself....I didn't know how to function in every day life and I didn't trust anyone.  I ended up comint to the anchor program.  I decided it is better to talk about it instead of running away.  I never thought it would be this hard because nothing comes easy it's up to me to work towards haveing a healthy life.  The group topics at time were hard and sent me home feeling upset, but I realized that it's better to be upset for a couple hours instead of not get the help and continue being fearful and not trust anyone and blame myselff for the rest of my life. I am really thankful to have had this opportunity to be in the Anchor program.  So, I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who helped me through this."  Eassy winner #1

"Project Anchor was my first willing step into my recovery journey it was the first thing I decided to do on my own, and because it was my own choice I put as much effort as I possibly could into it.  At first I was very apprehensive...The fact that Project Anchor was so hands on really help me open up more and it eventually became the only place I felt safe.  I let out my anger, sadness, hurt and everything else I was feeling in a safe way.  Before Project Anchor, I felt alone and trusted no one.  I felt disconnected from not only the world but also from myself.  Project Anchor taught me how to express my emotions in a safe and positive way."  Eassy winner #2

Each essay winner was awarded a $250 scholarship to any continuing education course of their choice!  It is our hope and desire to support them as they continue to grow and thrive!

Project Anchor is now open for new enrollment!  Our next cohort will begin August 2014.  

Thank you for your continued support of this import work!