Welcome to Vividbound
Empowering Survivors of Abuse While Changing Lives
"Rising Above Murky Water"
Welcome to Vividbound
Empowering Survivors of Abuse While Changing Lives
"Rising Above Murky Water"
About Us
Our History
The lotus flower represents purity while rooted in the mud with the petals raised above muddy murky water. The lotus flower is what Vividbound represents as a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization.
According to the Oxford dictionary, vivid means to produce a powerful feeling or strength, and/or clear images within the mind. Bound means to walk or run with leaping strides, leaping movements upward. Each partner and client of Vividbound represents being vivid bound.
Founded in 2019, Vividbound became established based on the knowledge that domestic violence and sexual assault survivors encounter numerous obstacles that remain unspoken and unseen by many when survivors are in the process of evading an abusive situation. Ultimately, our organization was launched with a “for us by us mindset”. This mindset formed the foundation for Vividbound with the understanding that a survivor that previously endured abuse and is currently thriving can best help other survivors flourish.
Vividbound is committed to providing services to women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Vividbound offers confidential assistance with creating a safety and violence prevention plan, advocacy services, counseling, and additional resources as needed within a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Vividbound is also dedicated to educating the community, transforming lives while showing compassion, and ending the cycle of abuse. So if you have questions, are afraid, or afraid for a friend, please reach out.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to empower, educate, and support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while educating the community about victims of abuse. Most importantly, Vividbound's values are to advocate for victims/survivors of crime, provide confidentiality, and offer resources all within a safe and non-judgmental environment. Our mission results in transitioning our clients from surviving to thriving. Additionally, our mission utilizes a don't lose hope approach which involves the community’s support. Vividbound's mission requires a village.
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
Our vision is to have a world free from domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
“You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.”
― Maya Angelou, And Still I Rise
Our Staff & Volunteers
Vividbound is staffed with an amazing multidisciplinary team that encompasses life coaches, social workers, registered nurses, and physical security. The staff is comprised of individuals who have experienced and survived abuse. Having survived these atrocities the staff is able to fully engage and provide an empathetic approach that is beneficial to those reaching out to receive Vividbound services.
Additionally, the staff are able to share their insights and experiences as well as how they are thriving now that they are away from their previous situations.
We understand difficult and scary situations. We also know that abuse is not your fault. Our primary concern is your safety. Whether you are in an abusive situation or you are afraid for your friend, we are here to help.
Vividbound's Impact
Vividbound has made a difference in the community and the lives of those we serve. We are committed to creating lasting change. Helping our clients transition from surviving to thriving! Our clients are "Rising Above Murky Water" like a lotus flower. Check out the missions we accomplished by clicking on the Our Mission In Action tab; Mission Accomplished tab; and Current Events 2024 tab within this website.
"It took many years of vomiting up all the filth I’d been taught about myself, and half-believed, before I was able to walk on the earth as though I had a right to be here.” James Baldwin
Vividbound's Giving Stitch: Loops of Love Program
Transforming from Surviving to Thriving One Loop at a Time
Vividbound’s Loops of Love Program brings survivors together to learn how to crochet, build connections, and give back through handmade creations. Participants receive hands-on instruction while creating items that will be donated to foster children who have lost a parent due to domestic violence, nursing home residents who have experienced abuse, and selected hospital patients with extended stays.
Creating With Purpose
Loops of Love is built on two-way giving: learning a new skill while creating something meaningful for someone else. We are proud that every Vividbound client who has participated so far has successfully learned how to crochet.
Participants from Vividbound’s Guiding Her Forward Program (big sister program) have also participated in Loops of Love.
Our Instructors & Private Sessions
A special thank you to Shane Glover, who leads our crochet sessions, and Liyah of Empowering Steppers, who provides hands-on and one-on-one support to participants.
Loops of Love sessions are ongoing and private for Vividbound clients. Dates, times, and locations are not publicly shared to protect participant privacy and safety. No prior crochet experience is required.
Support Loops of Love
Donations of yarn, crochet hooks, totes, storage supplies, and other crochet materials help us continue providing this program and creating items to give back to the community.
Interested in donating or supporting Loops of Love?
Email: janine@vividbound.com
Photos from our crocheting sessions are featured below, showing some participants, with their consent, learning, connecting, and putting their new skills into action.
Join Us!!!
Vividbound in Partnership with The City of Raleigh Community Outreach Event 2026
Hope in the Midst of Unseen Battles ~ Behind Closed Door
Saturday, November 14th from 10am to 2pm
Tarboro Road Community Center
121 N Tarboro Rd. Raleigh, NC, 27610
50 Vividbound survivor care packages will be dispensed to survivors and their children who are in need. In order to receive a survivors care package, one must apply.
You do not have to be a survivor of abuse to attend.
This event is free but all must register to attend.
Most importantly, we can't wait to see you there!
Transforming from Surviving to Thriving: "Rising Above Murky Water"
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind. Always." Robin Williams
"Courageously decide to no longer live like you are dead when transitioning from surviving. It takes courage to remain in an abusive situation and it takes courage to leave an abusive situation." -Janine H.
"I am not just a survivor; I am a warrior...Your voice is your power. Speak your truth." Viola Dav
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
"In 2001, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) launched their first SAAM campaign to better educate the public about their role in sexual assault prevention. Eight years later, President Barack Obama officially declared April as SAAM. And to all of you who are survivors of sexual violence, we believe you, and we stand with you"
Sexual Assault +Sexual Harassment
Did you know every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Help put an end to sexual assault +sexual harassment by first learning about the different ways sexual assault /sexually harassed survivors have been impacted by their trauma. Believe and support survivors of abuse.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Please Support Us: Vividbound
$20.00
Make a Difference Donate:
Vividbound is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization that primarily helps victims of domestic violence/sexual assault survive.
All monetary donations can be sent to:
PayPal: PayPal.Me/@vividbound
Venmo: @Vividbound
Cash app: $VividBound
Donorbox Campaign: https://donorbox.org/giving-tuesday-empower-survivors-break-the-cycle-of-violence-2
Donorbox: Hope in the Midst of Unseen Battles ~ Behind Closed Doors Campaign 2026:
https://donorbox.org/vividbound-s-community-outreach-event-2026
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Hope in the Midst of Unseen Battles ~ Behind Closed Doors
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Our Partners
Where Hope Meets Strength: Join Us November 14th
🎉Join Vividbound, in partnership with the City of Raleigh, for our Annual Community Outreach Event:
Hope in the Midst of Unseen Battles~ Behind Closed Doors
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 Tarboro Road Community Center | Raleigh, NC
Come experience a powerful day of community, resources, entertainment, empowerment, and connection as we bring awareness and support to individuals and families facing battles that are not always seen.
Free & Open to the Community!