Dreamcatchers Grand Opening

Dreamcatchers Clinton County is celebrating its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Darlene's Country Cottage in Renovo. The event features a balloon release, free child abuse education tools and provides the community the opportunity to speak with Dreamcatchers President Donna Kshir, and learn the importance of child abuse education and awareness. Area residents are invited to attend the free grand opening event. Dreamcatchers Clinton County is located at 500 Erie Ave., Renovo, inside Darlene's Country Cottage, which is among area restaurants to be named in Volume Two of the restaurant guide, "Going Local." Owner Darlene Mills of Summerson's Mountain has opened her Christian-orientated family restaurant to Dreamcatchers to provide appropriate office space to help the nonprofit better serve the community. Kshir and her Michigan co-writer Sandra Potter have worked to open a branch office in Clinton County. With Jerry Sandusky's conviction on 45 counts of child sexual abuse, Kshir believes more than ever, Dreamcatchers is needed in Clinton County. "I see the Sandusky case as the most vile of crimes against children in Pennsylvania history," Kshir said. "I strongly believe Dreamcatchers is needed in even the smallest of communities, such as Renovo. "Sandi and I are grateful to Darlene. She has given us a wonderful opportunity. We feel truly blessed." Dreamcatchers is made up of a small team of dedicated child abuse advocates. Its goal is to educate the public on every aspect of child abuse in efforts to reduce the number of children affected by child abuse and neglect, serving more than 75,000 individuals in need or crisis last year. Anyone interested in volunteering, hosting an event or fundraiser or learning more may visit dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com or email Kshir at padreamcatchers@gmail.com.

She Said, He Said

Donna Kshir and Sandra Potter have combined their two bestselling teen books; Breaking the Silence and I Was A Teen Abuser to create She Said, He Said... The concept behind combining the two powerful reads into one, is to show the reader abuse from both a female and male's point of view. Breaking the Silence: Seventeen-year-old, high school student, Nicole Rogers, had everything going for her, but Nicole had a secret that would eventually become too much for her to handle. Nicole was a victim of Teen Dating Violence. Nicole had a horrible life changing experience and invites you to share her experience through her personal diary… I Was A Teen Abuser: Seventeen year old high school senior, Jack Roberts had everything going for him. He was popular, Homecoming King and Captain of the basketball team. Little did he know, the abuse he witnessed as a child would dramatically affect the relationship with his girlfriend, Nicole, and he, too, would become an abuser of domestic violence. Buy Now at: http://www.lulu.com/shop/donna-m-kshir-and-sandra-dawn-potter/she-said-he-said/paperback/product-20074860.html

K-Pott Books

Bestselling authors Donna Kshir and Sandra Potter write books that real people can relate to. The duo writes books on child abuse and domestic violence education. Each book comes with a story focusing on the harsh reality of child abuse, neglect and/or domestic violence, as well as a tutorial section that provides the signs, symptoms, prevention, reporting abuse, seeking help or assistance, and ...ways to protect you and your child from your abuser. GET YOU BOOKS NOW @ http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/kshirandpotter

Donna Kshir interviews author Erin Merryn

Donna interviews Erin Merryn January 8, 2012 ~ Erin Merryn Donna Kshir and Star Myers sat down with Author and Erin's Law, Erin Merryn on Dreamcatchers Talk Radio. LISTEN LIVE HERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dreamcatchers/2012/01/08/donna-kshir-and-star-myers-child-abuse-education

Donna Kshir interviews Jessica's Law Now Executive Director Mark Palmer

Donna interviews Mark A. Palmer January 15, 2012 ~ Mark A. Palmer Donna Kshir sits down one-on-one with Jessica's Law Now Executive Director Mark A. Palmer LISTEN LIVE HERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dreamcatchers/2012/01/15/donna-kshir-and-star-myers-child-abuse-education

Donna Kshir interviews male survivor Bo Budinsky

Donna interviews Bo Budinsky January 22, 2012 ~ Bo Budinsky Donna Kshir sits down one-on-one with Speaker for Male Awareness and Survivors Bo Budinsky. LISTEN LIVE HERE: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dreamcatchers/2012/01/22/donna-kshir-and-star-myers-child-abuse-education

Dreamcatchers for Abused Children opens branch in Clinton County, Pa

Donna Kshir has been hard at work on an 11th novel, creating and publishing a series of children's books under her own publication company with co-writer Sandra Dawn Potter, mentoring high school students and opening a branch of the nonprofit organization, Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, in the community. Dreamcatchers is a Michigan-based, 3 nonprofit organization run by two moms (Kshir and Potter) on a mission to spread the word about child abuse awareness in our society. The organization is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of abuse, and is the largest and most used Child Abuse Resource Center in Michigan. Dreamcatchers was founded in 2007 by Potter after her step-father, who was charged and served 15 years in prison, was released for sexually abusing her daughter. "It's hard to believe we started with one Myspace page, and today we are Michigan's largest Child Abuse and Resource Center. Sometimes it seems surreal that we have come this far, so fast," said Kshir. Over the last year, Kshir has worked to organize and secure funding to open a branch of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children in Clinton County which will aid in the ability to get local community outreach programs placed into action to make a difference in the lives of children throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The question on Kshir's mind is, will the people of Clinton County area feel there is there a need for such an organization in our community? "Most people don't realize how important child abuse education is. I have seen the effects of child abuse up close and personal," she said. "People tying their kids up with ropes and extension cords, breaking their tiny limbs, burning them with cigarettes and stabbing them with knives, ultimately scarring them for a lifetime. That is only if the kids involved are lucky enough to survive the abuse and torture without losing their lives. "I'm not judging anyone for not knowing the facts. I, too, was uneducated on the affects of child abuse until six years ago when I met Sandi. But once I was educated, I know the only way to protect your children is to educate yourself." Statistics show 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be molested by the age of 18. Every 10 seconds a child is abused in the United States and today, five children will die from abuse or neglect. Currently there are 60 million survivors of child sexual abuse, and on the average in one pedophile's lifetime he or she will affect the lives of 117 to 120 children. "It's funny, people are always so ready to listen, but the very second they hear the word 'abuse,' the red flag goes up and they become offensive. They don't understand it's not a personal attack against them. "It's to help those children in need. Most people think, 'It (abuse) didn't happen to me or my kids so it's not my business,' but abuse is every one's business. These kids are the future leaders of tomorrow." The Clinton County branch of Dreamcatchers is scheduled reach out to the community starting May 1. Kshir, who will run and oversee Clinton County Dreamcatchers, has many community outreach programs ready to place into action. To help fund such projects she will be selling membership cards, wristbands, T-shirts and eBooks from her bookstore. She will also ask local businesses to sponsor her. For more information on sponsoring or supporting the Clinton County Branch of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children email Donna directly at: donnakshir12@gmail.com or visit her website at: donnakshir.weebly.com. For more on Dreamcatchers, Visit; dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com

UPrinting / Interview

(UPrinting.com –01 May 2012) On May 1, 2012, DreamCatchers, a 501© 3 that aims to bring awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect issues will open a branch/office in Clinton County Pennsylvania that will be ran by Dreamcatchers president Donna Kshir. This is the first of many DreamCatchers for Abused Children branches/offices to come. Dreamcatchers is a member of UPrinting’s UCommunity Program. Sandra Dawn Potter, our contact at Dreamcatchers, explains their mission “DreamCatchers is dedicated to educating the public on the signs, symptoms, statics, intervention, prevention to assist victims and survivors in locating the proper resources to help achieve and enable a full recovery.” She continues “Last year we were able to assist over 75,000 people. Just knowing that we are helping people and saving lives is my favorite thing working within this amazing organization!” DreamCatchers also recently concluded a candlelight vigil to raise child abuse awareness, on April 15 on Oklahoma City. DreamCatchers has ordered pamphlets, brochures, as well as other print products from UPrinting.com. Says Donna “I love the fact UPrinting works within the community offering discounts to help non-profit organizations accomplish their goals.” “We are very pleased with UPrinting. The materials we purchase are of very high quality, UPrinting offers fast shipping at a low and affordable price, the staff provides excellent and quick customer service. I highly recommend UPrinting to everyone!” DreamCatchers for Abused Children Address: P.O. Box 142 Peck, Michigan Website: http://dreamcatchersforabusedchildren.com