My wife, Kelly and I have been longtime supporters of DAP and to recognize their 45th Anniversary we would like to invite you to become one as well. As a member of their Board of Directors, I am honored to be a part of the work that they do.

Please consider making a donation to support their efforts to heal families and educate government officials and caregivers about DV. Your contribution will enable the people that need help get it and help DAP's team deliver it.

DAP's programs are based on the philosophy that violence and abuse are learned behaviors and that more positive and nurturing behaviors can be learned in their place. A major differentiator of DAP is that while they give priority to supporting victims, prevention of domestic violence requires treating those who use abuse as well. Families can't heal until everyone gets the help they need.

One of the main reasons that Kelly and I are so supportive of DAP are their programs for kids. They have several different programs for children that are affected by violence that both help them understand that it is never their fault and also helps them develop personal safety plans to help them know what to do.

DAP is changing and saving lives everyday. Any amount that you can donate will help them help families heal.

Another great way to support DAP would be to repost a link for this fundraiser on your social networking sites and directly forward it to 10 people in your network would also be willing to help support DAP's work.

We would also love it if you are able to join us either online or in-person for our fundraiser on October 24th at the Mosaic Venue in Minneapolis. There will be great food and wonderful silent auction items as well as several featured guests that will share stories about how DAP helped them stop the cycles of domestic abuse that were impacting them and their families. Please join us for an evening of healing and growth.

Thank you so much for your consideration and support.