Get Involved

Why Get Involved?

When you get involved with the You Matter Foundation, you’re doing more than supporting a cause—you’re changing lives. Your contributions directly empower individuals through education, trauma-informed care, and community-building programs. Together, we can create safer, stronger communities where everyone feels supported and valued.

Every donation, volunteer hour, and partnership helps us make a tangible difference. By joining our mission, you become part of a movement that uplifts, educates, and empowers.

Allegheny College hosts “The Women Behind the Meadville Economy” panel discussion, Feb. 26, 2024. Photo by Ed Mailliard.
Panel: Women Behind Meadville Economy 2-26-24

Erie City Moms Self-Love Presentation & SA & SD

Your Donation Makes an Impact

Your generosity fuels meaningful change. Here’s how we use your contributions to make a difference:

Education & Training

Provide workshops on trauma-informed care, peer support, and empowerment strategies.

Community Outreach

Fund self-defense classes, outreach events, and awareness campaigns to strengthen local communities.

Technology & Resources

Investing in technology and resources to enhance the organization's ability to reach and impact more people.

Operational Support

Allocating funds for administrative and operational expenses to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization and its programs.

Making a Global Impact

Your support enables me to go on mission trips within the United States and other countries, where I provide trauma-informed care and comprehensive situational awareness training to individuals in need. These mission trips aim to empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and awareness in all aspects of their well-being.

Every dollar you give supports programs that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to make a difference through the You Matter Foundation:

Donate

Every contribution—big or small—helps us provide critical programs and services.

Volunteer

Offer your time and talents to support events, workshops, or outreach efforts.

Sponsor a Program

Partner with us to fund specific initiatives and amplify your impact.

Become a Partner

Collaborate with us to bring meaningful change to the community.

No matter how you choose to get involved, your support matters. Join us in making a lasting impact today.

Partnering to Help You

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

Recent Projects

On-Going Efforts

Providing coaching and resources to Domestic Violence survivors
Providing self defense training to Domestic Violence survivors
Networking at various events

Presentations / Speaking Engagements

Spring into Health Women’s Health Seminar – Presenter (2023)
Partnership with Focused Mind & Body Fitness
Empowering Women’s Mental Wellness: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care, along with the Tools of Situational Awareness and Self-Defense ( 2024)
The Women Behind the Meadville Economy – Panelist (March 2024)
Partnership with Allegheny College Women in Business & Economics
Discover the Power of Genuine Connections in Today’s Digital Age; Leveraging Situational Awareness for Meaningful Interactions (March 2024)
Partnership with WILD (Women in Leadership Development) in Mercer
Mental Wellness Insights and Strategies for HR Professionals (January 2024)
Partnership with Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
You Matter Foundation: Business Insights + Situational Awareness and Self Defense Demo (January 2024)
Partnership with Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Why You Matter to Me! (2023)
Partnership with Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Awareness on Sexual Harassment/Assault and Human Trafficking (November 2023)
Partnership with US Army Reserve
Women’s Expo 2023: Why You Matter to Me! (October 2023)
Partnership with Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Domestic Violence Walk: Speaker as a Domestic Violence Survivor (October 2023)
Partnership with Women’s Services, Inc
My Story: From Domestic Violence Victim to Thriver
Partnership with Erie City Moms
My Story: From Domestic Violence Victim to Thriver (April 2023)
Partnership with Vision Source – Meadville, Pa

Situational Awareness and Self Defense Training

Situational Awareness and Self Defense (2024)
Partnership with Focused Mind & Body Fitness
Situational Awareness and Self Defense at Leadership Meadville Social Service Day (March 2024)
Partnership with Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Situational Awareness and Self Defense (January 2024)
Partnership with Connect 55+ Active Lifestyle Community, Meadville PA
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for parents and children (January 2024)
Partnership with HomeSchool Co-op in Ohio
Protecting Yourself and Your Students through Situational Awareness and Defensive Techniques (October 2023)
Partnership with ACSI
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Employees (September 2023)
Partnership with Women’s Services
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Staff, Residents, and the Public (September 2023)
Partnership with Juniper Village at Meadville
Self-Defense Team Building (June 2023)
Partnership with Dr. Doug Smith
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Individuals 60+ (June 2023)
Partnership with Active Aging Cambridge Springs, PA
Situational Awareness and Self-Defense when Biking (July 2023)
Partnership with Rooted Women’s MTB
Situational Awareness and Self Defense (July 2023)
Partnership with The Salty Spa
Women’s Self-Defense- 12 Weeks Class (February 2023-April 2023)
Partnership with Born of Fire Fitness
Situational Awareness and Self Defense when Running (April 2023)
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Individuals under 60 (May 2023)
Partnership with Active Aging
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Middle/High School (February 2024)
Partnership with Good Karma Jiu Jitsu Academy and Lakeview High-Middle School
Self-Love Presentation + Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Moms (February 2024)
Partnership with Erie City Moms
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Women (December 2023)
Partnership with Good Karma Jiu Jitsu Academy and Women’s Services, Inc
Women’s Self Defense (November 2023)
Partnership with Aaron Diaz (Valor Combat Academy of Meadville)
WS 2-4 Trauma Informed Situational Awareness and Self-Defense Workshop at Trauma-Informed & Resilient Communities Conference (September 2023)
Partnership with PennWest – Edinboro
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Women (August 2023)
Partnership with Women’s Bible Study in Medina NY
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Teens and Parents (August 2023)
Partnership with Joy International
Situational Awareness and Self Defense Public Demonstrations (June 2023)
Partnership with Meadville Second Saturday
Situational Awareness and Self Defense for Children (June 2023)
Partnership with Erie City Moms
Teaching Krav Maga to clients of Kayla Scheanon, LPC
Partnership with Aaron Diaz (Valor Combat Academy of Meadville)
Teaching Situational Awareness and Krav Maga to 180 Children in Belize on a Mission Trip (May 2023)
Cambridge Springs, PA