This month we celebrate three remarkable women whose determination and dedication have enabled our agency to grow to the success it is today.
Combined they have over 60 years of advocacy for DVRC.
"I am in total appreciation of Mary Roda, Naide Aymelek, and Judy Beatrice of the DVRC. Mary, Naide, and Judy helped restore my faith in humanity again. Several years ago, I went to the DVRC in disguise feeling completely demoralized, trapped in a verbally and emotionally abusive relationship, with no way out. These three dear women helped me to see there was hope and help for me. Once I started going to group and private meetings with Naide and Judy, I was able to build strength in myself to leave an unhealthy relationship. I was scared at first to speak out, even to my therapist, because he was/is a mental health professional himself. Judy and Naide helped me to realize that I will never have to live in fear or walk on eggshells ever again if I choose to put myself as a priority and keep reaching out and heal the damage that I felt inside. Naide encouraged me to share my story at the meetings because it might help somebody else to understand that we are all in this together, that DVRC is here for us, and if I can move forward anybody can. Women supporting women. Years have passed, and my relationship with my kids is much better because they see me for who I am, strong, happy and no longer a victim.
Thanks to the professionalism and huge hearts of Mary, Judy, and Naide, I am profoundly grateful and forever appreciative."
- Former Client