Net proceeds from the 2015 Remarkable River Racing Series benefit Building Remarkable Communities, Inc. a non-profit corporation dedicated to the eradication of domestic and family violence in our communities through prevention, training and funding to support survivors of domestic abuse and their children.
How is Building Remarkable Communities, Inc. different?
Our approach to eliminating domestic abuse is different than almost all of the existing programs out there because we attack the problem from both sides of the issue. Of course funding for shelters and organizations that directly serve survivors is critically important, but we also view it as our responsibility to provide people with the understanding of WHY abusers abuse and why “victims” of abuse often find themselves in a repeating cycle of violence.
Along with monetary funding, we also provide the resources that change mindsets – both of the victim and the abuser.
Domestic violence and abuse is a generational problem that continues to worsen in our society. We know that our approach – education AND funding – has the best chance of actually breaking the cycle of abuse that passes from one generation to another.
Domestic violence programs are experiencing funding cuts or reductions from multiple sources. In a recent survey, nearly 80% of states reported that their programs were experiencing a reduction in funding. While at the same time, 88% of the programs across the country are seeing an increase in demand for services, creating an unconscionable gap in services for those who need them.
Upon learning that 75% of the company’s executive team had been personally affected by domestic violence, Cheslow Achievement Group embraced this challenge, understanding if we were not part of solution, then we were, in effect, adding to the problem by ignoring it. To date, we have donated over $225,000.00 in products and services to build remarkable communities right here in Central Florida. It’s a “putting our money where our mouth is” kind of thing. Our products tackle the mindset that perpetuates domestic violence. Our donations provide desperately needed funding to organizations with the expertise to provide resources and healing for survivors and their children. Building Remarkable Communities, Inc. formalizes this commitment to our community.
Partnering WITH our local communities, we challenge corporations, small businesses, organizations, teams, and individuals do step up and do the same. The Remarkable River Racing Series takes our desire to make a difference to the next level.
If you have questions about our initiative or would like to discuss sponsoring our race series, please contact Angie Flynn at 386.308.2155 or by email at angie@debcheslow.com.
