Willow Ball: Building Safer Futures

Presented by the Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation

Thank you for joining us for a powerful evening of resilience, hope, and transformation at the Willow Ball: Building Safer Futures gala presented by the Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation. Together, we honored the unwavering strength of survivors and recognize the extraordinary individuals as we work together to build a future free from violence where healthy relationships thrive.

During the Willow Ball: Building Safer Futures gala, we honored community partners that have worked tirelessly to ensure survivors of domestic violence and their families are supported on their journey to safety and healing.

Willow THE JAIME SAUNDERS SHINE THE LIGHT AWARD is given each year to honor an individual or group that is putting the spotlight on domestic violence and raising awareness of the importance of the life-saving work we do. Recipient: Rochester Business Classic Board

Willow THE ANNETTE ITKIN VOLUNTEER AWARD lives up to its namesake by recognizing extraordinary volunteer service to help survivors of domestic violence. Recipient: Kim Dadou Brown

Willow THE PHYLLIS KORN RESTORE THE HOPE AWARD recognizes a legacy of commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors. Recipient: Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and Senator Samra Brouk

Willow Ball: Building Safer Futures

During the Willow Ball: Building Safer Futures gala, we honored community partners that have worked tirelessly to ensure survivors of domestic violence and their families are supported on their journey to safety and healing.

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