Local Firm Recognized For Helping “break The Cycle” Of Child Abuse

Leadership Raleigh Honors WebUneek for Role in Creating Video for Wake County-Based SAFEchild

6-year old web development and design firm WebUneek, was honored recently by Leadership Raleigh for “outstanding contributions and service” in recognition for its pro bono work for Wake County-based not-for-profit SAFEchild. SAFEchild’s mission is to eliminate child abuse in Wake County, where experts estimate 7,000 children are shaken, sexually violated, emotionally abused or neglected each year. The organization provides training, support and tools that teach positive parenting and communication skills.

WebUneek created a 7-minute video, “Breaking the Cycle” for SAFEchild to raise awareness of the challenges parents face in finding appropriate, safe techniques for discipline and stress management, and to highlight the changes that are possible for them and their families through programs such as those offered by SAFEchild. These changes are critical since experts believe one-third of those abused as children grow up to repeat the pattern (www.childwelfare.gov -- a service of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services – Parent or Caregiver factors: History of Abuse). The video will be used to help recruit and train volunteers, raise funds, and as an inspirational tool in parenting classes.

“Our agency relies heavily on community support for help fulfilling our mission. Outstanding businesses like WebUneek and Leadership Raleigh have been an excellent way for SAFEchild to educate the public about our mission and to raise funds to support our programs” says Marjorie Menestres, SAFEchild’s Executive Director. “We are absolutely thrilled with the video WebUneek has produced for us.”

SAFEchild is a not for profit child abuse agency serving the Wake County area of North Carolina. SAFEchild, established in 1992 by the Junior League of Raleigh, is dedicated to helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect. For further information on this event or other ways you can support the prevention of child abuse, please visit www.SAFEchildnc.org or contact Linda Nunnallee at 919-743-6140 or via email at lnunnallee@safechildnc.org.

WebUneek produces quality Web sites and print designs by combining technical expertise with a creative and unique approach to current technologies. Design and development services are complemented by a full range of supporting tools including e-commerce, Web hosting, domain name registration, product photography, videography, search engine optimization and advisory solutions. Contact Kevin Kirkman at 919-280-5678 or via e-mail at Kevin@webuneek.com for more information.

Leadership Raleigh is the ideal program for preparing the leaders of tomorrow. During the nine-month program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of community issues, develop leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles, and are exposed to community involvement opportunities. Leadership Raleigh is unlike other programs because it provides participants with the opportunity to meet and discuss issues with key community leaders.