PADV in the News

Gwinnett volunteer honored

Gwinnett Daily Post
May 10, 2009

LAWRENCEVILLE - Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Month by saluting all of its volunteers and honoring Fay Josephs with the Gwinnett Volunteer of the Year Award.
"Fay Josephs has a track-record of going the extra mile for our organization and the women and children we serve," said Cathy Willis Spraetz, president and CEO for PADV. "Our volunteers are more important than ever during this economic recession. PADV volunteers help us continue to meet the constant demand for our services despite dwindling resources."
Josephs has been volunteering with PADV for four years. As a support group facilitator, she helps survivors of domestic violence become self-sufficient through encouragement, support and empowerment. She is a trusted and compassionate facilitator because she's been down the same road. She grew up in a violent home and was molested by her stepfather.
"I had to learn how to survive since I was 16. I totally understand what these women have been through. I know their pain," she said.