Volunteer at Juliette’s House from 2017 to present day.

“When I first moved to this area nearly two decades ago, I was looking for a local charity to support through United Way, and that’s when I first came across Juliette’s House. Years later, when I retired, I wanted to keep using my Salesforce skills in a meaningful way (which is a data management platform). I searched again for nonprofits that used Salesforce, and once again, Juliette’s House appeared. At the time, they were only using the platform to track donor information. I saw an opportunity to help them expand that system to include client data as well.

That’s how my volunteer journey with Juliette’s House began—eight years ago now. Supporting their mission became deeply personal to me because it allowed me to use my technical skills to serve a cause that matters: helping children get the services they need to heal. A strong, well-managed database might not seem glamorous, but it can make a world of difference. It allows us to track outcomes, apply for funding, and reduce the friction caused by system gaps.

While I don’t work directly with clients, I like to think I’m supporting the people who do. By streamlining processes, cleaning up data, and making it easier to pull historical records, I help free up time for the clinical and advocacy staff so they can focus on what they do best: caring for children and their families.

One of my proudest accomplishments was a project to digitize all of Juliette’s House’s historical records. Beginning in 2017, I started entering data from paper records going all the way back to when the organization opened in 1997. By 2019, every single child we had seen was entered into Salesforce. We’ve kept the database current ever since, and it’s become a powerful tool for reporting and improving our services.

To anyone thinking about volunteering, I’d say this: look at your unique skill set and ask yourself how you can support the mission. Every bit helps. Whether it’s working with kids, helping with admin tasks, or diving into data; there’s a place for you here. And the impact you make might just surprise you.”

Family Advocate Intern at Juliette’s House February 2025 to May 2025.

“I interned at Juliette’s House during the spring semester, from the beginning to the end of the term. As a psychology major preparing for graduate school, I wanted to deepen my understanding of the systemic factors that impact children’s and families’ mental health. Juliette’s House offered the perfect opportunity—with its interdisciplinary approach involving forensic interviewers, medical staff, and law enforcement—all working together to support children.

What inspired me most was seeing how dedicated and experienced the team is. Everyone at Juliette’s House shares a collective goal: to support children and families with compassion and care. That kind of mission-driven teamwork is rare, and it’s something I deeply admire.

In my role, I was there to support children before and after their forensic interviews. I simply tried to be present—offering companionship, answering questions when appropriate, and helping create a warm, welcoming space where kids could play, talk, or just be themselves. By easing their anxiety in those moments, I felt I was contributing to their emotional safety, which is such an important part of healing.

One of the things I’m most proud of from my time here was helping to create family resource materials. Working with my supervisors on that project not only expanded my knowledge, but also gave families access to meaningful tools and information during a really difficult time.

If someone is thinking about interning at Juliette’s House, I would tell them it’s an incredible opportunity to grow—both personally and professionally. You’ll learn how to be a proactive team member, how to support others in meaningful ways, and how to turn empathy into a powerful tool for change. That, more than anything, is what I’ll carry with me from this experience.”

Staff member at Juliette’s House since November 2023.

“I first got involved with Juliette’s House after seeing an employment ad for the Communications Assistant position. I was immediately drawn in because I’ve always wanted to work for a nonprofit.

Their mission is deeply personal to me. I know what it’s like to face hardship as a child. I’ve experienced the foster care system, childhood neglect, and the ripple effects of parental substance abuse. These experiences shaped me into a resilient woman; someone who now feels a responsibility to give back and help break the cycle of dysfunction in our communities.

Though I don’t work directly with clients, my current role as Development Coordinator aligns with our mission to keep children safe. I support Juliette’s House through grant writing, data management, communications, and fundraising. I help build awareness, secure resources, and strengthen the sustainability of our services. Every step forward helps reduce the stigma around child abuse and ensures more children receive the support they deserve.

A lot of the time, my impact shows up in small moments: a grateful comment on social media, someone recognizing me in the grocery store while I’m wearing my JH hoodie, or a grant being awarded after weeks of effort. In those moments, I’m reminded of the purpose behind this work. I’m proud of what we do at Juliette’s House to protect our children. It’s inspiring to be the person today that I needed when I was a child.

Working for a child advocacy center is an opportunity. It’s a lifeline for children who deserve to be heard and provided for. It’s grace for families navigating discourse. And it’s purpose for those who believe that safety, healing, and justice in our community begins with the way we treat our children.”