A Quill for Q.U.I.N.N.

A Quill for Q.U.I.N.N. is a branch of Shining Light© which focuses on women's issues, specifically violence against women. 

It has been brought to my attention, from personal and observational experiences, that women have been subjected to violence on AT LEAST two different college/university campuses in the Columbia, Mo. area. 

Violence does not discriminate. It knows no age, gender, religion, ethnicity or even social class. Violence is, and can be found, everywhere. It has many forms, and often attempts to belittle its prey by damaging their bodies, spirits, mental capacities, emotions, and faith. 

It is my hope that A Quill for Q.U.I.N.N. will educate, advocate and mediate on behalf of those who are subjected to violence of many kinds. 

Here is a breakdown of the flier: 

• The name Quinn means counsel, or to recommend or give professional psychological help and advice.
• Quill is a pen made from a main wing or tail feather of a large bird by pointing and slitting the end of the shaft. This allows women to speak up and out about what has occurred. Sometimes, they need to write what's on their hearts. Words have life, and are even more powerful when spoken. 
• Six Dogwood flowers represent six trees that yield hard timber and is grown for its decorative foliage. They are in a circular position to represent the strong counsel being brought together to discuss ways to better the situation. 
• The gold borders indicate regardless of the situation, women can, and will remain illustrious and will be illuminating. When they are tried, they will come forth as pure gold (Job 23:10). 

Silence is indeed blind. As long as we are quiet, we will not see. As long as we do not see, we will not speak. 

Will YOU support A Quill for Q.U.I.N.N.? Or will you sit by the wayside while another voice is lost closer to YOUR home? I didn't think so. Leave a comment. Ask how you can help. 

-Jamie Crockett
Shining Light, Founder
Dec. 12, 2012