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IJoin us on January 27, 2021 at 12:00pm! Kristie Bruce-Lane, President & Founder, The Thumbprint Project Foundation in efforts to raise awareness, will be discussing Childhood Domestic Violence and the impact it has on our communities!  Thank you Union-Tribune!!!

To access the interview segment live:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/133508396112/posts/10158876501906113/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbf3tlpbh_0Afterward, the segment will appear on the UT website at: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/TogetherSDLive

The Hidden Pandemic : Dr. Rupali Chadha and President / Founder of The Thumbprint Project Foundation , Kristie Bruce-Lane give rise and awareness to the impact of COVID on our most vulnerable - the children. There is a pressing need to address childhood abuse, children's stress, and possible trauma during COVID pandemic due to closed schools and domestic violence.

https://www.hispanicoutlook.com/articles/hidden-pandemic

Thank you Rancho Santa Fe Rotary for hosting me and helping raise awareness about The Thumbprint Project Foundation and the impact Childhood Domestic Violence has on our community! The Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe was founded in February 1959. Their club continues to grow and has made an impact in our community through the years offering their unique brand of financial, energetic, and enthusiastic support.  For more information about Rancho Santa Fe Rotary please visit, www.rsfrotary.com 

 Together we can make a difference!

Stay tuned for another Podcast "Spotlight on the Community" with Drew Schlosberg featuring The Thumbprint Project Foundation as a follow up to our launch of our 8-episode documentary "THUMBPRINT". My colleague Elisabeth Caetano, Licensed Psychotherapist and I discussed Childhood Domestic Violence, the impact on children, EMDR, and the byproducts of domestic violence-children who bully in schools. To listen please click link below: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcloudcast.us%2Fdrew-schlosbergs-spotlight-on-the-community%2Fovercoming-childhood-trauma-and-childhood-domestic-violence%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C0fe97e22df4d4fb3b13308d8fdd73309%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637538447995923480%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zmv5uS6Q%2B0Tyt%2B1xKbE0FcZp1aL3JLXwX30rUH9gPk0%3D&reserved=0

Addressing Homelessness: Proud to serve on the Board at the Door of Hope - Salvation Army Homeless Sub-Committee addressing homelessness in San Diego. We were joined today by District Attorney Summer Stephan and Chief Deputy District Attorney Tracy Prior discussing the complexity of homelessness along with a client centered approach aimed at prevention, trauma, path to housing and strategic resource services. We are committed to making a difference for our communities and our San Diego families.

These are our kids - it's our communities kids. When they suffer, we all suffer. These kids touch so many other lives - family, teachers, and coaches and they are our future generation. Domestic Violence is generational. If they end up going down the wrong path, we go with them as a community. There is a direct link to our homeless crisis, drug and alcohol addiction, and those in our prisons. 

Click below to view: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/...

The Thumbprint Project Foundation is excited to be a part of this  roundtable for Southern California. Childhood Domestic Violence awareness is key in the prevention of this devastating hidden crisis. 

"We see you, you matter - this is not your fault."

Thank you to FOX 5 Studio for helping us build awareness regarding Childhood Domestic Violence during this month of October - Domestic Violence Awareness month. We want these children trapped behind closed doors to know that "we see you, you matter - this is not your fault". 

Addressing Domestic Violence Nationwide : Thank you CUNA MUTUAL GROUP for hosting us on this nationwide call and panel today discussing Domestic Violence and helping us build awareness and its impacts on children. The voices of children and teens matter. We want you to know "we see you" and "this is not your fault".

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!!! What a great Paint & Sip Evening Event for The Thumbprint Project Foundation raising awareness about Childhood Domestic Violence! It was a packed house! Our Board is grateful for those who came out to show support for those homeless children impacted by Domestic Violence. It was educational, fun and we thank you for supporting us!!! 

Our Board of Directors at The Thumbprint Project Foundation is excited to be a part of and exciting event this year called " A Night with Santa Cow" in partnership with Chick-Fil-A this holiday season. A fun filled evening where our community can come together where children take a photograph with the cow they love so much, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate throughout the evening while we spread the Christmas spirit!  A fully decorated Christmas tree with presents will be donated to a family in need this Christmas. Thank you to our supporters for such a great year!

The Thumbprint Project Foundation and the Board of Directors are PROUD to be

the recipient of the 2019 Lincoln Club Cares Award received on November 18,

2019.

The Lincoln Club members are united by a desire to see our community grow in

safety, quality of life, and opportunity for all San Diegans. The Thumbprint Project

Foundation was recognized based on the work furthering these goals. The

Thumbprint Project Foundation was chosen out of 8 other prominent foundations

in San Diego that were represented.

Thank you to Lincoln Club Cares for this award. This award will help us bring

awareness and make a positive impact the victims of Childhood Domestic

Violence and our communities.

To read complete article, click below:

https://www.sandiegonewsdesk.com/2019/11/the-thumbprint-project-foundation-receives-lincoln-club-cares-award/

March 30, 2020 - The Thumbprint Project Foundation was honored to help during this time of uncertainty and provide and deliver much needed essential necessities today, cases of diapers and wipes, to our partner - The Door of Hope-Salvation Army - benefitting the homeless children who have been impacted by Childhood Domestic Violence. 
These homeless mothers and children have not only been impacted by Domestic Violence but now the fallout of COVID-19. These women have been working hard in their transitional process back into society on the 7-acre campus. They have now experienced loss of jobs / income, anxiety, and fear for the future of their children is real. 
Thank you to Captain, Crystal Birks and Director, Amy Vance at the Door of Hope. 
To read complete article, click below: https://sandiegorepublicans.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9ef6dfedcd3342ceccdb7f3f3&id=053e79d00c&e=2664d2b1b5

Cloudcast Media are pleased to have Kristie Bruce-Lane, President of The Thumbprint Project Foundation as a guest on Drew Schlosberg's "Spotlight on the Community"radio show on June 26, 2020 starting at 9:00am. The interview can be heard "live" by going to the Cloudcast Facebook page, @CloudcastUS.  It will be a Facebook Live event. 

To access the archived version go to Cloudcast Media website: https://cloudcast.us/drew-schlosbergs-spotlight-on-the-community/foundation-addresses-rise-in-childhood-domestic-violence-due-to-covid-19/

The President of the Thumbprint Project Foundation is pleased to join Famela and Friends to discuss Childhood Domestic Violence during these times of COVID and the risk to children.  The Answer San Diego engages consumers on a local and national level targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values.  

Click here to listen: https://omny.fm/shows/famela-and-friends/famela-and-friends-07-23-20

Childhood domestic violence is among the most underreported crimes worldwide. It is happening in our community and sometimes right next door. These children are trapped behind closed doors with no voice. THANK YOU KUSI for helping us build awareness in our community!

Independent Voter News San Diego ran a feature on how COVID-19 is causing the rise in children exposed to Domestic Violence. San Diego based non-profit The Thumbprint Project Foundation is here to be a voice and bring help to these kids in need. For complete article:  https://ivn.us/posts/covid-19-will-increase-number-of-children-exposed-to-domestic-violence

THANK YOU Dr. Rupali Chadha for working together with The Thumbprint Project Foundation to shine a light on this societal issue of Childhood Domestic Violence. Also, thank you to Physician Outlook Magazine, Cloudcast Media,  Title Sponser Feurestein, Murphy & Beals, LLC and c3 Communications for being a voice for the children who have no voice. To the children - we see you, you matter. https://www.physicianoutlook.com/articles/hidden-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR0zVpaN97sp3AxC6lXcIVOYsglPuu93wkvY73W_nQrDTZU80CpvQuIL8lU 

Kristie Bruce-Lane, President - The Thumbprint Project Foundation and its Board of Directors are proud to co-sign and support San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan and San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott opposing the 40% budget cut to 2021 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding. We will continue to advocate for crime victims to receive the support they need to regain peace and fulfillment in their lives.  

Kristie Bruce-Lane, President - The Thumbprint Project Foundation and its Board of Directors are proud to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos focusing on our "Shoes That Bring Change" program. Together we are able to provide shoes benefiting those at-risk school aged children in need. These children are in need of some of the most basic necessities that others may take for granted. Thank you UT Shoe Fund and Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos for partnering in building our communities together!

..... their smile is our "thumbprint".

The Thumbprint Project Foundation is proud to partner with the Door of Hope-Salvation Army to benefit those homeless children in need. Not all kids come from "safe homes".  Here at the Door of Hope,  they can begin their transitional process  after experiencing trauma, to a brighter and healthier future. Utilizing this grant from our foundation's "Shoes for Change" program we are able to provide a basic necessity that so many of us take for granted. Thank you UT Shoe Fund and the Door of Hope for the opportunity to continue to build our community together!