Lighting a Candle

Lighting a Candle
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Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the Sheila Wellstone Institute would like to bring awareness to the $70 billion dollar a year industry that includes sexual slavery or forced labor for millions of women, children, and men.
Posted on January 11, 2010 - 10:17am by Lstevens

Celebrating 15 years of real change to end domestic violence

Celebrating 15 years of real change to end domestic violence
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Last week's annual Sheila Wellstone Institute event was a triumphant celebration of change.
Posted on December 15, 2009 - 10:10am by elana

28 million views, 900 donors, $23,000 - and one fantastic couple.

28 million views, 900 donors, $23,000 - and one fantastic couple.

We sometimes hesitate to donate because we don't think our gift will make a difference.  Being part of Jill and Kevin's big day, and their joyous celebration, showed us that hundreds of people can be compelled to give by a powerful story.
Posted on October 15, 2009 - 3:37pm by DawnMarie Vihrachoff

‘JK Wedding Dance’ internet sensation directs buzz toward charity

‘JK Wedding Dance’ internet sensation directs buzz toward charity

August 06, 2009
The Daily Tell

Leveraging the surprising popularity of their 'wedding entrance dance' video, Jill and Kevin Heinz decided to link the video to the Sheila Wellstone Institute, dedicated to ending violence against women and children.

Wedding dance video generates $15,000 for Sheila Wellstone Institute

Wedding dance video generates $15,000 for Sheila Wellstone Institute

August 16, 2009
City Pages
After the St. Paul wedding dance video became an internet sensation last month, the couple turned their new-found fame into an opportunity to raise money and awareness to combat domestic violence.

From Dancers to Do-Gooders

From Dancers to Do-Gooders

July 30, 2009
Wall Street Journal
Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession went viral last week, are using their fame for a good cause.

Newlyweds' New Cause

Newlyweds' New Cause

July 31, 2009
Washington Post

Jill Peterson and Kevin Heinz, the newlyweds whose choreographed wedding entrance video went viral earlier this month on YouTube, are asking their fans to support an organization that works to end domestic violence.

Wedding video now a tool to fight violence

Wedding video now a tool to fight violence

July 30, 2009
Star Tribune

Those dancing St. Paul newlyweds whose YouTube wedding procession video has been a viral hit are now using their global fame to raise money to combat domestic violence.

On Sheila's Birthday, Still Dancing Down the Aisle

On Sheila's Birthday, Still Dancing Down the Aisle

What started as a viral wedding video is now a larger story.
Posted on August 18, 2009 - 10:28am by elana

Choice USA - Winning the Wellstone Way!

Choice USA - Winning the Wellstone Way!
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CHOICE USA is a group that mobilizes and empowers young people to lobby for reproductive choice.

Posted on July 30, 2009 - 1:55pm by azucker