Charitable Organizations

50 Shades of silence

50 Shades of Silence was founded by Darieth Chisolm. As a recent survivor of cyber sexual assault, sometimes referred to as revenge porn, after an ex-boyfriend created a website with nude pictures and videos of her that he took while she was asleep. Instead of remaining silent, Darieth began speaking out and launched 50 Shades of Silence, a social justice project to educate on the issues of cyber assault, advocate for tougher laws, and empower victims of these crimes.

50 Shades of Silence is comprised of a feature-length documentary, a website, and an app with resources and services, and a line of motivational and empowerment material for assault victims and survivors called Everyday Courage. Darieth is also speaking out and sharing her experiences on national TV shows including The Dr. Oz Show and Megyn Kelly TODAY.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP is the leading national non-profit organization focusing on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering prevention education and advocacy programs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and supporting those individuals who have lost someone to suicide. The AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, including Pittsburgh, with programs and events nationwide.

She Deserves

She Deserves was founded by Susan Miller, one of our returning speakers to the Pittsburgh Business Show. Because of her courage to believe in herself, she was able to help create support for woman (female?) victims of abuse and abusive relationships. The mission is to help abused women develop confidence and self-worth so they can become independent, self-reliant, and take pride…

This organization will help to provide individual evaluations and analyses which will identify the strengths of each victim, enroll victims in programs that offer a business plan and entrepreneurial skills development, provide an individual support team that will offer encouragement yet facilitate accountability, and provide business grants to individuals that continue to demonstrate growth in their business.

Dress for Success

Dress for Success is an organization dedicated to providing women, who are entering the workforce for the first time or re-entering the workforce, with a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools they need to thrive. They offer women long-term solutions that can help them break the cycle of poverty and obtain safer and improved futures. Women not only receive professional attire, but they also develop the confidence and knowledge they need to help them reach their full potential.

Care for a Cure

Care for a Cure was founded in 2008 by Dave McGarry in Cody, Wyoming. CARE is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization. CARE was established as a dual-purpose organization, focusing both on breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease awareness and prevention.

McGarry felt compelled to launch the organization after his life was indelibly changed forever following his mother’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease and several friends passing from Breast Cancer.

His conviction to make a difference led to the formation of CARE. Since its inception, CARE has focused on medical research initiatives, advocacy, and family care. CARE is also developing cutting -edge mobile apps to assist care-givers, family members, and those suffering with Alzheimer's disease with valuable resources.

CARE's vision is to expand into a global charity. With your help CARE will grow its impact, bringing about awareness, treatment, funding, and resources to those suffering from these diseases and those caring for them. All while progressing toward a cure.