What started as a one-time concept morphed into a charity art show celebrating 12 survivors of domestic violence from the Dallas / Fort Worth area. During the preparation for the show a national nonprofit was formed, the Choose Courage Foundation 501(c)3), which has become a passionate pursuit to make a difference.
Highlighting what is possible and even admirable, we are proving that darkness does not have to define a victim and anyone can choose courage. We are reaching out to victims through social media campaigns who feel trapped by the stigma and controlled into silence.
There is help. There is hope.
Programs
Each program helps us break the shame, stigma, and silence of domestic abuse and we are able reach people right where they are with a message of hope and awareness, celebrating the courage of survivors and preventing the next generation of abuse across the nation.
Board Members
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary / Art Festival Cord.
Creative Team
Teen Coordinator
PR Coordinator
Survivor Relations
Tech / Website / Drone
Special Events Coordinator
Photoshoot Coordinator
Photoshoot Coordinator
Content Contributors
Social Media Admin / Contributing Photographer
Rhonda is a photographer based out of Fort Worth, Texas, but willing to travel to get “the” shot! Her passion is to show people their beauty through the lens of her camera. She obsesses over fashion and fine art photography and how the two can work together to create timeless art.
Contributing Photographer
Danyelle is a Fort Worth area native, a wife, and a mom to two wonderful sons. She loves fitness, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Through the Choose Courage Foundation, she has found a love for photography that stems from her desire to help others see their beauty and the strength they possess. As a behind the scenes photographer, her hope is to preserve and tell the story of their special day.
Contributing Photographer
Contributing Photographer
When asked what made her want partner with the Choose Courage Foundation she said,
“I’ve always been an advocate for empowerment and self-esteem building for women. I love the role fitness plays in that and when I had the chance to combine fitness photography and survivors of Domestic Violence, I was thrilled. Nothing feels better than using your God-given talents to lift others up.”
Contributing Photographer
When asked what made her want to partner with the Choose Courage Foundation she said,
“I wanted to be a part of something positive. Being able to use my skills to help others is always a great feeling.”
Contributor
“I love the message that Choose Courage shares, that there can be power and beautiful new beginnings after Domestic Violence. The community that has been formed through Choose Courage is inspiring!”
Social Media Contributor
Social Media Contributor
Social Media Content Monitor
One of her favorite quotes: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” – Mark Twain