At the age of 17, Angela was abducted at knifepoint outside a suburban shopping mall. She was assaulted by a repeat sex-offender on parole for murder. Eventually released by her attacker, she then suffered at the hands of authorities who subjected her to scrutiny, blame and additional victimization. From this tragic story emerged one of the nation’s most passionate and impactful advocates for the prevention of sexual violence.

Angela’s efforts have been profiled by CNN, The Today Show, TIME Magazine, The Montel Williams Show, The John Walsh Show, CosmoGirl, Girl’s Life magazine and in newspapers nationwide.

Featuring PAVE Ambassadors:

April Rose: Maxim model, TV Host

Jenner Evans: Actress, Model, Comedian featured on E! and Lifetime

Ashley Bradarich: Miss Illinois USA 2010

Jennifer Roberts: 101.9 the Mix

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PAVE has been featured on CNN, Today Show and TIME magazine. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar! Did we mention it is FREE?

Our organization has decided to remain an education organization and not pursue our 501-3c status. We have decided to focus our energy on our core: education. Education should be free and we want to keep it that way. All of our events will remain free. During our events we will team up with a 501-3c nonprofit that relates to our speakers topic. All donated money will go directly to that 501-3c charity. Our goal is to help promote stories and raise awareness for great causes.

Our event structure for this year will be a little bit different from last year: we listened to our community and we heard YOU! We will be hosting 4 larger events this year. We are expanding into local college campuses as well. One thing we can promise: the events will be educational, fun and everyone will leave wanting more SFANF!

SFANF has also started working on our online presence. We have received many stories from people around the city throughout 2010. Unfortunately, we only have limited events and that is why we decided to spend some time building an online community where people can share their stories. If everyone is living online now a days so should SFANF right?

We are excited for 2011! If you have any questions email me at ksmith@anewfriend.org. Remember, everyone has a story to tell and we can all learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you at our first event in April! Details to come.

Hill’s outloook was permanently changed by his experience on the street. “I feel like I’ve rejoined normal society,” he said, “My life mission has changed, and that is to try to prevent anyone from having to go through this experience.” Since late 2007 Hill has worked full-time to coordinate programs and services with community organizations, the police department, development agencies, local businesses, health care providers and more. This event was co-hosted by Lincoln Park Community Shelter.

“Here’s what I like about them…they are a group of hip young professionals who already understand that working and waltzing through life is not enough. They want to be fulfilled, satisfied and leave their mark on society.”

“I have seen their events make a profound impact first hand: One young woman spoke about surviving her father’s suicide and from her telling her story a man in the audience found the strength to continue with his life when he had been comtemplating ending it.”

“They would never be so gauche as to say they are creating world peace, but in my view that’s exactly what they are setting the foundation for – a community that fosters peace, love and understanding through intimate communication.”

“Giving someone the gift of BEING KNOWN is a priceless and beautiful thing. I know because it is the gift they have given me.”

View the entire blog entry here.

View the entire blog entry here.

The event offered the unique chance for guests to share their story with Malachi Leopold, director of Academy Award Qualified films, for his latest documentary “Everyone Has a Story” in collaboration with SFANF.

Past speakers who attended include:

Stefanie Cary, who’s father committed suicide and Anne Marie Schlekeway, who is battling ALS – with a 3 year expectancy to live.

Guests enjoyed an evening that offered more than just another night out.

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