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MEET OURORGANIZATIONHistory and Who We Are / 4Programs and Events / 5Partnerships and Community Projects / 6How You Can Help / 7“I am a single mom who works part-time and is also a student. I am workinghard to finish school so I can get back towork full-time. Your scholarshipprogram has allowed my daughter to getthe services she truly needs since we arestruggling with health insurance.” - Client“Your group gave me the confidence totrust my instincts and ability to adapt tosituations outside my comfort zone. Ican take advantage of futureopportunities and the group format waswelcoming and comfortable.” - Client
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to read about P.A.L.S.for Healing. When I started this organization in 2016, my goal wasto provide services to those affected by trauma and/or loss whomay not otherwise be able to have access to these importantprograms. As an experienced clinician who has been in the fieldfor more than 15 years, I have seen an ever-increasing need tohelp these people so that they can break the cycle of generationaltrauma. By learning healthy coping skills now, they can providehope for not only their own future, but also their future familymembers. Throughout P.A.L.S. for Healing’s history we have we have servedmore than 1,000 individual clients and 1,500 in support groups,1,000 community members at events, trained 2,00 people at 64learning opportunities, and grown our programs to accommodatewhat we see as needs of those we help. In order for us to plan forour future clients and programs, we have a strategic plan goingforward on guiding us to help even more individuals...we hopeyou’ll be a part of this plan.FROM OUREXECUTIVEDIRECTORMisty Ramos-Saviano, ATR, LPCC-S, ACTP, CITExecutive DirectorMisty Ramos-Saviano3
HISTORY & WHO WE AREP.A.L.S. for Healing is a registered non-profit (ID: 27-2494217)to be a resource offering art therapy to those affected bytrauma and/or loss. Our first fundraising event is held to raise funds to be ableto offer services to those unable to pay the full cost.20162017P.A.L.S. for Healing OpensFirst Fundraising EventWithin our first year, we were approved to accept a varietyof insurance providers and expanded to locations East andWest suburbs of Cleveland.Throughout the pandemic, we adapted to continue seeingclients in-person, which is what is truly needed to helpthem heal through trauma-informed therapies.20172020Insurance accepted/Opening New LocationsCOVID SupportWe are looking forward on ways to help and provide supportto an increasing number of people seeking counseling.2025Future Strategic PlanOften there are no words adequate enough to express reactions totraumatic events. Drawing and making art is a natural form ofexpression that engages the right side of the brain, therefore, arttherapy provides an opportunity to express yourself from anemotionally safe distance through images and pictures. We start with establishing a safe environment for healing sincetrauma survivors rarely feel safe in the world. We utilize trauma-informed therapies to engage both sides of the brain and assist inhealing from an emotionally safe distance, reducing the risk offurther trauma.4
5COUNSELINGIndividual Trauma-informed counselingfor youth, teens, & AdultsTrauma-informed yoga and art therapysessions for adults along with programsfor youthSupport groups with topics such as ArtTherapy in-school, Healing RacialTrauma, and Healing Through HolidaysFundraisers in the community like CasinoNight and business-hosted eventsPROGRAMS & EVENTSSUPPORT GROUPSSPECIAL PROGRAMSFUNDRAISING EVENTS
6PARTNERSHIPS &COMMUNITYPROJECTSBUSINESS VOLUNTEERS UNITED:KEYBANK, OVERDRIVE, OSWALDCOMPANIESADAMHS BOARDAKRON DETENTION CENTERBACACASA PROGRAMTHE CITY MISSIONCLEVELAND ARTS COUNCILCLEVELAND FOUNDATIONCUYAHOGA ARTS AND CULTURECUYAHOGA COUNTY COURT SPECIALDOCKETCUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYHUMAN TRAFFICKING COLLABSome of our past and current partners:KIDS IN FLIGHTLIFEBANCLAURA’S HOMEMASTER’S LEVEL COLLEGE INTERNSHIPPROGRAMMYCOM CLEVELANDNATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITALOHIO ARTS COUNCILPARADE THE CIRCLEPUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLSSEA CHANGESOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERSSOURCE CLEVELAND (FORMERLYREFUGEE RESPONSE)WESTERN CUYAHOGA SCHOOL CRISISRESPONSE TEAM
How You Can HelpEVENT SUPPORTP.A.L.S. for Healing hosts one large fundraiser and severalsmaller events throughout the year. Sponsorships andvolunteers are always appreciated.CORPORATE GIVINGMaking a corporate donation or hosting a fundraiser whereP.A.L.S. for Healing benefits can make a difference in usbeing able to serve individuals in our community.BUSINESS VOLUNTEER DAYSGather your team for a day where you can work on aproject together. Examples have included magazineclipping and art work prepping.AMAZON WISH LISTDonate an item from our wish list: View it hereDONATIONSMake a fully, tax-deductible donation (ID: 27-2494217)that will directly help those affected by trauma and/or lossCOMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGJoin us in spreading the word about our services by findingus on Facebook or InstagramPALSFORHEALING.ORG@PALSFORHEALING.ORG@PALSFORHEALING(330) 518-83347