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The Orchid Recovery Center Joins RAINN Online Charity Drive
The RAINNMaker program accounts for over one-third of the nonprofit network’s funding, supporting RAINN’s 24-hour national rape crisis hotline, counseling and educational services.
“At The Orchid, we believe in bringing deep healing to women on a physical, emotional and spiritual level,” explained Julie Queler, The Orchid’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our involvement with RAINN created a natural partnership, as we both seek to empower and nurture women struggling with the aftermath of trauma.”
The Orchid’s involvement with RAINN comes as part of its targeted philanthropy program aimed at raising funds for organizations that promote women’s welfare. The treatment center caters exclusively to women, emphasizing peer involvement in trauma and addiction recovery through Dr. Karen Dodge’s acclaimed “relational growth” paradigm.
“One of our core philosophies at The Orchid is healing through community,” added Queler. “We hope to bring awareness and funding to RAINN’s indispensible efforts through the RAINNMaker program.”
The Orchid’s involvement with RAINN aligns with the Florida-based drug and alcohol treatment center’s emphasis on rape recovery as part of its specialized addiction treatment program. Strategically slated for the month of April, The Orchid’s fundraising efforts on RAINN’s behalf endeavor to bring heightened attention to the nation’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
“We see the devastation of rape and sexual assault every day in the lives of the women we treat at The Orchid,” said Queler. “Many women develop alcohol and drug addictions in attempts to self-medicate psychological distress in the wake of an assault.”
Donors can contribute to RAINN through The Orchid Recovery Center RAINNMaker website or learn more about The Orchid’s involvement in the program at Orchid Recovery supports RAINN.
The Orchid’s RAINNMaker webpage facilitates fast, online donations to RAINN and allows the public to join in the center’s efforts by leveraging their social media networks. Individuals can add the charity to their Facebook and MySpace friend networks in an effort to encourage loved ones and associates to contribute, as well (follow Orchid Recovery on Facebook).
About RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
As the world’s largest anti-sexual assault network, RAINN has provided counseling services, rape education and legal assistance to victims of sexual violence throughout the country. Founded by Scott Berkowitz and singer-songwriter Tori Amos, RAINN’s efforts in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy and aid garnered the nonprofit network recognition as one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth Magazine. Partnering with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers nationwide, RAINN has provided confidential counseling to more than 1.5 million survivors of sexual violence since its inception. In addition to the nonprofit network’s 24-hour National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE), RAINN provides online counseling services to men and women worldwide at http://rainn.org.
About The Orchid Recovery Center
The Orchid Recovery Center provides drug and alcohol addiction recovery services catering to female survivors of trauma. The center’s revolutionary program offers a holistic approach to addiction treatment, inspired by the “relational growth” model pioneered by Dr. Karen Dodge. With an emphasis on community and trust building, The Orchid interweaves traditional 12-step methodologies with alternative therapies in an intensive inpatient recovery experience to help women overcome core issues of alcoholism and drug abuse.
