March 29, 2007

	State Senator Sheila Kuehl holds Healing Hearts artwork created by women at Haven Women’s Center.
	Haven Women’s Center staff share Healing Hearts.

Art Leader Kristin Kinnear used the Windows Program to participate in A Heart to Heart with our Legislators: 2007 Domestic Violence Legislative Day at the State Capitol, a project of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Kristin explains:

Children's Windows Art Leader, Kristin Kinear.

“This year the women and children in the shelter made a huge Valentine for us to bring to the state legislators at the state capitol. We did the Windows workshop called Healing Hearts, making 3 hearts each - one for the past, present and future. The stories were moving and extremely revealing. Each heart told detailed stories of where they had been emotionally and physically and where they were going, and it was very powerful and meaningful to them. It showed us how the workshops give a voice that can be shared and impact others. We were all so proud to have it and to exhibit the stories behind each of the hearts."

Advocates with State Senator Jeff Denham during 2007 Domestic Violence Legislative Day.