We Aim to Heal Hearts, One Survivor at a Time
Our Mission
To empower survivors of domestic abuse by offering compassionate support, mental health and healing services, and life-changing resources. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse through advocacy, education, and community collaboration.
Our Inspiration and Vision
The idea for Shirley Speaks came from a life altering event that founder Dani Jo had when her mom had suffered a severely debilitating attack from her abuser of 40 years. This attack ultimately ended Shirley’s life eight weeks later from some of the physical injuries. While Dani Jo had hoped her mom would find her strength in this lifetime to leave her abuser, she never did but through Shirley Speaks she will be a voice for victims all over the world.
Our Goal
Shirley Speaks will be providing healing services that include emotional, spiritual and mental health services from a variety of different providers to victims at no cost to the victim. We want to get them emotionally prepared to move forward in their lives with strength.
Our History
November 2, 2021
Emergence
Shirley gains her angel wings and the Shirley Speaks Foundation begins to emerge.
January 24, 2022
Organization
Shirley Speaks become a state recognized organization.
April 22, 2022
First Event
Shirley Speaks hosts their first fundraising event!
May 9, 2022
Approved
We get notification that our 501C3 status is approved.