Our mission is to advocate for victims of intimate partner violence in hopes of improving laws to hold perpetrators accountable, improve safety for victims, and implement programs for prevention. In addition, we want to emphasize the importance of recognizing and seeking help for mental and psychological health as well as addressing any suicide risks specifically associated with this type of abuse.

Bella graduated from Northwest High School in 2016 and was a cheerleader at UNT for 4 years. At the time of her passing in 2022, she was a personal trainer, nutrition coach, gymnastics and cheer coach as well as the strength and conditioning coach for the UNT cheerleaders. She was a leader who was passionate about Jesus; she was known as the encourager who was always showering others with positive affirmations.

With the generosity of our community and business partners, we have been able to accomplish the following since SBLB launched in June of 2022 –

Share Bella’s testimony and share SBLB’s Mission & Vision to over 2500 people through various speaking opportunities.
Provide Scholarships for 3 College Students who are leading and transforming lives.
Partner with local domestic violence charities –
- Provide Christmas toys, blankets, and socks to 250 children whose families have been directly impacted by Domestic Abuse.
- Provide Holiday Meals to Families that are victims of Domestic Violence.
Participate and Support Out of the Darkness Walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.
Participate and speak at the Wise County Suicide Awareness Walk.
Partner with and Support Dream Big – PSP Counseling to provide counseling services to those that are underinsured and uninsured.

In 2024, our goals are to double our social media following and increase engagement, provide at least 5 scholarships to college students, broaden our bandwidth by partnering with additional Domestic Violence and Mental Health Facilities in our local community, implement programs to teach children the importance of establishing healthy boundaries in relationships and recognizing the red flags of toxic and abusive individuals, ensure victims of intimate partner violence receive the interventions and support they so desperately need, and finally, advocate for law change. None of this is possible without the kindness and generosity of our supporters.

2024 SBLB Red Lipstick Gala

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2024 SBLB Red Lipstick Gala

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