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One Voice to Break the Silence for All

We started as a grassroots organization over 10 years ago, and going strong. Today, we’re a worldwide organization that has become the national voice against domestic violence.

This is a place for all to come and “Break the Silence.”

Our History

2011
Beginnings
One Survivor Shares Her Story

BTSADV was founded in 2011 when Kristen Faith Sharpe, a survivor of domestic violence, shared her story on social media. This opened the floodgates for other survivors to feel empowered enough to speak up and share their stories as well.

2012
Non-Profit Status
We Become a Non-Profit

It soon became clear that there was a need for an organization focused on survivor support. Our 501(c)3 was officially filed in 2012, making us Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence Inc.

2013
Offering Support
Opening of Program and Services

Programs and services were opened to survivors of domestic violence by 2013.

2014
Growing
Growing Support

By the following year, we were able to quadruple the amount of support we offered to survivors seeking aftercare assistance. National media outlets started to take notice of the work our organization was doing.

2016
Social Media
Increasing Engagement

Just a few short years later, we have grown to become one of the top 125 nonprofits on social media and currently reach over 30 million viewers on our digital platforms search week.

2017
Recognition
Rising to the Top

Top 15 Nonprofits in Colorado: The Mecca for Nonprofits of the USA.

Grants of Hope: started Awarding survivors as much as $1000.00 after completing our financial classes.

Holidays of Hope: Giving back to our Angel ( Legacy) families' children in the holiday season

First Annual Angel Retreat: ( Now Legacy Retreat)  in Glen Erie, Co  

Helpline  ( now Supportline ) giving resources, education, and a listening ear to survivors.

2018
Community Events
Sponsoring Angels

Top 15 Nonprofits in Colorado

Angel Run ( now Legacy Run) and Angel Scholarships:
Evening of Hope Luau

2019
Roots
Putting Down Roots

Top 15 Nonprofits in Colorado

Grand Opening in Colorado Springs, Co 02/22/2019

Partnership with Kohls Cares

2020
Pandemic
Surviving COVID-19

Top 15 Nonprofits in Colorado

Weathered the storm of Covid 19 and still provided Survivors support through our retreats ( Albeit small) and our Supportline)

Partnership with Thrive Cosmetics

2021
Back to Work
Hitting Our Stride

Top 15 Nonprofits in Colorado

We came back with an amazing presence after COVID-19, had successful Survivor Retreats, Holidays of hope and Support line attendance.

Hit over 200k Followers on Facebook

Partnership with Dave Ramsey

Presidential Volunteer awards

2022
New Horizons
Planning the Future

Partnership with Art of abuse ( Documentary) 

Partnership with soul music artist, Muriel Argueta

Started Tik Tok

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