We Amplify Voices (WAV) empowers underrepresented voices through creativity and creates safe spaces for people to share, learn, and heal together. Under the guidance of a team of professional musicians, producers, videographers, and visual artists, WAV facilitates 10-week, trauma-informed conversations and mindfulness workshops with small groups of students, many of whom reside in communities at or below the poverty line. 

Your support for this Better Together project helped create the song, artwork, and final video from the graduating class of CATCH Court, a two-year diversion program for female human trafficking survivors. The video featured footage taken from the live performance, as well as from interviews with the women and staff. The full public release of the song and artwork takes place in October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and includes information about local intervention programs and support for victims of violence. Thank you for helping WAV raise up the voices of its hard-working and creative students!

We are Better Together!

“Watching the women of CATCH Court realize their personal creativity and utilize their stories of challenge and triumph is nothing short of inspiring. These women prove that, given the support and resources that many of us take for granted, they can empower not only themselves, but others. These amazing women have shared selflessly, and they are paving the path for others to follow.”

—Annette Dominguez, Programming Director

“By harnessing the power of creativity and expression, WAV is creating an immense, positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Not only do participants in the workshops benefit greatly from these workshops, the public at large will benefit from hearing the stories of growth and healing.”

—​Phillip Kim, Board Chair