Everyone has the human right to live in safety and free from violence and abuse. Society has the duty to recognize and defend this right.
Women's Aid
OUR MISSION
The Ark Foundation of the Pacific Northwest
I have a vision.
A vision of a place where individuals and their children can find safety, healing, and hope.
A sanctuary where victims of domestic violence are welcomed with compassion, protected with dignity, and supported with the tools they need to rebuild their lives.
This future home will offer more than shelter — it will provide education, empowerment, and emotional healing, helping survivors step confidently into a safer world, equipped with awareness, resources, and renewed strength.
Here, we will address the mental, spiritual, and physical needs of each person who comes through our doors. We will help break the cycle of generational trauma caused by domestic violence — not just for today, but for every tomorrow that follows.
This will be a place shaped by counseling, nature, meditation, community, and holistic health & animals.
And I’ve already found the perfect land for it — right here in our hometown.
My dream is to build this sanctuary, a place powered by people who truly care. A place funded by the hearts of our community. Nurtured locally. Built by those who believe in making a real difference.
Even the smallest contribution — just $1 or a simple share — brings us one step closer to purchasing this land and bringing this life-saving vision to reality.
You may not know me, or perhaps you’ve walked with me through this journey. Either way, I want to share the reason behind my mission.
My family has lived with the shadow of domestic violence for as long as I can remember. But everything changed on July 17, 2019.
That was the day my 19-year-old sister, Alyssa Christine Dodd, was murdered by her boyfriend — a man who blended into society, hiding the truth of who he really was:
a predator.
He was the same kind of man who took the lives of:
- Gabby Petito (#JusticeForGabby, 2021)
- Melissa Shanelle (2004)
- Tina Stewart (#TinasLaw, 2017)
- Kelli Jo Lovitt Weber (2018)
- Kassi Dewey (2021)
And far too many more.
Alyssa was bright, kind, trusting — and she loved deeply.
But she loved someone who destroyed her.
Her life was stolen. The ripple of pain still spreads.
And so, I made a promise:
Her death will not be in vain.
This foundation — this sanctuary — is how I keep that promise.
To honor Alyssa.
To protect others.
To save lives before it’s too late.
Please take a moment to watch Alyssa’s memorial video, and explore the links below to learn more about her story — and the legacy we are building in her name.
Together, we can create a place where victims become survivors, where families find peace, and where healing begins.
Alyssa’s Memorial Video: Watch here
Alyssa’s Obituary: Read here
Impactful Facebook Stories:
News Article: Read the article
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Together, we can create lasting change.
Thank you for your support.
