Dr. Orazie Cook, founder of Praline's Backyard Foundation, shares her inspiring story and the mission of her organization. The foundation aims to remove barriers for domestic violence survivors by providing immediate housing and foster support for their pets. Dr. Cook emphasizes the importance of partnerships and corporate responsibility in addressing this issue. She also highlights the need to raise awareness and educate the public about domestic violence and the challenges faced by survivors.
Dr. Natalie and Cook encourage individuals to pursue their passions and find joy in making a difference in their communities. Dr. Cook also shares her own personal advice for women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of self-care and reflection. She encourages listeners to support Praline's Backyard Foundation through social media engagement and donations. The conversation highlights the need for resources and support for survivors of domestic violence and the role of pets in their healing process.
Takeaways
- Praline's Backyard Foundation provides immediate housing and foster support for pets of domestic violence survivors.
- Partnerships and corporate responsibility play a crucial role in addressing the barriers faced by survivors.
- Raising awareness and educating the public are essential in combating domestic violence.
- Pursuing personal passions and finding joy in making a difference can have a powerful impact.
- Praline's Backyard Foundation helps survivors of domestic violence find temporary housing for their pets.
- Survivors often face challenges in finding pet-friendly housing, and government sponsorship could support foster spaces.
- Dr. Cook advises women in midlife to take time for self-care and reflection to determine what they want their lives to look like.
- Listeners can support Praline's Backyard Foundation through social media engagement and donations.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Support, resources and advice for your safety
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
OR
Text "START" to 88788
For more information about Dr. Orazie Cook's work with Praline's Backyard Foundation go to:
Website: https://pralinesbackyardfoundation.org/Sign up for FUN RUN on May 5th: https://pralinesbackyardfoundation.org/pralines-backyard-foundation-fun-run/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pralinesbackyardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pralines_backyard/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pralines-backyard-foundation/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pralines_backyardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAE7eyYx_FxSmSn2egsuVA
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