3865 WINCHESTER @ GETWELL ROAD, SUITE 6 MEMPHIS, TN 38118 (662) 510-4751 Story and Pictures by No More Silence Foundation LaTrossica Wilson, President & Executive Director No More Silence Foundation was founded with the intent to provide coping mechanisms through the arts using educational strategies to help with healing from abuse trauma in multipurpose ways. “We use a variety of art-related programs aimed at targeting prevention of childhood abuse,” said No More Silence Foundation President and Executive Director LaTrossica Wilson. “The programs we offer help to assist victims and none victims in gaining self-esteem, better literacy, rebuilding families, and understanding the steps in preventing sexual violence.” No More Silence is a public benefit nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The organization has designed and developed several programs in furtherance of its purposes. The activities of the No More Silence Foundation includes the delivery of presentations, classes, and seminars to the public. “Topics relate to coping after CSA, preventing CSA, rebuilding families after the CSA, and individual achievement,” said Wilson. “I personally conduct the presentations since it was deemed that I was the best individual suited for carrying out such activities due to my professional background and experience.” No More Silence Foundation activities are conducted regularly throughout the year. Scheduling depends on public demand, budgeting, and availability of resources. The organization’s target delivery area will be Memphis, TN, and will extend to other regions both in and out of the state as opportunities become available. “During our A.R.T.S Summer Camp we provided our campers with a DIY carnival, horseback riding, and backpacks filled with school supplies,” said Wilson. “Our residential chef (Chef ChyKena Alexander of Southern Flair Gourmet Food) provides a Southern Therapeutic Breakfast every Saturday at the No More Silence Foundation, 3865 Winchester Road, Suite 6, to help the community get their weekend started. “We believe that every girl going back to school should return this year feeling the 3Cs Cute, Courageous, and Confident,” said Wilson. “Therefore, we provide our ‘Amazing Braids’ program for girls and a pay what you can fee for their parents.” The No More Silence Foundation partnered with its next-door neighbor, Barber Town Cuts & Styles to provide Back to School Haircuts for Boys along with giving away free backpacks and school supplies. “We also opened our facility up for the children to come dance and skate during our annual Back to School Dance & Skate Party and we gave the children free school supplies, added Wilson who is now in partnership with Start-A-HeatMobile CPR offering youth, family, and friends CPR training and recertification for those who need it. 6
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