Our goal is to provide education and support for adults needing a 'step up'. The majority of our clientele are women and men escaping domestic violence, addictions, or other circumstances - BUT, are now seeking support and education to become more Resourceful, Resilient and Self-Reliant. ALL are welcome to apply for funding as we want to support adults who are willing to put in effort to improve their job, income, parenting skills, spirituality, mindset, and life!
Meet the Founder:
Michelle Porcelli
BS, MSC, Licensed Counselor
Michelle is an award winning Author, Educator, TEDx Speaker and Licensed Counselor. She graduated in 1993 from Brigham Young University with degrees in Health Education, Social Science, and earned a Teaching Certificate. She graduated in 2010 from University of Phoenix with a Masters Degree in School Counseling.
She teaches Ideal Life Vision, stress management, coping skills, safety plans, abuse prevention (and intervention), and self-reliance. She will also be involved in creating the new job skills program teaching resumes and interview skills. She is a survivor of domestic violence and has learned the value of having an educated advocate to help navigate the legal system.
She loves God and knows His hand has blessed her life to be able to create this foundation.
She has five children, one daughter-in-law, two darling grandchildren, 2 dogs and 1 attack cat named Robert.
We are always looking for volunteers to teach classes or help in other ways- if you would like to help in some way, please use the 'Contact' tab! THANK YOU!!!
Who are we really?: We are a group of busy body do-gooders. We have had our own life experiences where others helped us navigate the murky waters that we often find ourselves. We want to pay it forward! We have all come from various backgrounds of dealing with abuse, being victim shamed, raised in broken homes, doubted about our abilities and resilience, etc. but have learned that, although we cannot change the past, WE are responsible for our tomorrows. Our goal is to help others help themselves. We believe people are innately good, they just need an opportunity and someone to believe in them. Let's do this!
What we do:
provide education, tuition, and training to obtain a growth mindset, become a better parent, help find a better job and become self-reliant...
What we don't do:
guarantee your life will be smooth sailing from this point forward. We will provide the education and support, and "Walk With You" as long as YOU are willing to walk as well!
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: 800-897-5465 (800-897-LINK) Dial 911 for physical and medical assistance Dial 988 for mental health aid