The Jennifer Beach Foundation was formed in December 2001. Our initial intention was to share the words of a poem written by Jennifer Beach. The subject matter of the poem deals with the issue of child abuse. Please see the comments preceding the poem. It is our belief that the words of Jennifer’s poem can touch people in a way that may help them in their individual situation. In addition to distributing the poem we have found that there are many other ways that we can help. Below is a brief description of some of the areas of our involvement.

Bruised Inside & Out - A Poem by Jennifer Beach

The words of Jennifer's poem have been published in booklet form. The professional design and layout and 5" by 8" size partner with the power of the message of the poem to provide an excellent tool for helping us to feel the pain that child abuse creates. Our hope is that through sales of the booklet, donations and grants received that the Jennifer Beach Foundation can give copies of the booklet to schools, youth groups, domestic violence and child abuse shelters, and other charitable organizations. The poem is also available in poster format. The poster is 12" x 18". In addition to distributing the poem as described above it is our intention to make monetary donations to other 501(c)(3) organizations that work first hand with abused victims from the proceeds of the sale of the booklet and poster.

Awareness and Prevention Information

The Jennifer Beach Foundation is committed to working with public and private organizations in efforts to educate and inform those interested regarding matters of how child abuse and neglect effects our society.

Expressions of Experience

Our foundation was started because of one person who felt a need to express her experience in the form of a poem. For many of those faced with abuse in their lives they may have not had the opportunity or a comfortable forum to express their feelings. It is our hope that if we provide a place, a posting board, for those people to let out some of their feelings through a poem, short story or drawing that it may be a step towards a better life. A portion of this web site will be dedicated to posting those expressions of experience so that the authors and artists can share with any and all that want to view their works. Please send us your contributions.

Skills Classes

We are aware that many factors contribute to the tragedy of violence and abuse. We believe that through education and counseling these factors can be better managed and overcome. The Jennifer Beach Foundation is presently conducting personal finance classes for victims of domestic violence. Helping to educate individuals on this subject builds confidence and helps relieve stress in this area of life. Other areas that we are working on to develop programs include parenting skills training, teen violence awareness and training and mandatory CPS reporting requirements.

Cell Phone Programs

The Jennifer Beach Foundation has partnered with The Wireless Foundation (a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization) to participate in their CALL TO PROTECT: Wireless Phones for Domestic Safety Program. Through this program donated cell phones are re-programmed to dial 911, providing a lifeline to victims of abuse when faced with a life-threatening crisis. This is an on-going program for us. We would greatly appreciate the donation of any cell phones that you no longer use and may be collecting dust in a closet or drawer somewhere. Tax receipts are available to donors. Please contact us for more information or just send your phone(s) to us.

We are continuing to look for ways to help. If you have any questions or suggestions please contact us.