We are Half Way there!
Meet the team
Kylie Jungling is the owner and operator of Sultry Silhouette in Chico, CA. She is also a boudoir photographer. When I asked Kylie what inspired her to specialize in boudoir photography she responded, “I think my own lack of self-confidence growing up and then I started seeing other boudoir photographers have this like just badass vibe and feeling confident and sharing photos of themselves and I was like I want that.” I believe she has that quality as well and she demonstrates that in her work and the quality of her character. What she hopes women take away from their boudoir photography experience is that their bodies are amazing and that they don't have to hold it to some societal standard that they're allowed to be proud of what they look like. She thinks the photography she does challenges traditional beauty standards, it allows women of all sizes shapes ages to find their sexy and feel confident in themselves without feeling like they have to fit into a cookie cutter type. Kylie knows how to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients by just listening and letting them share their stories,”There's no judgment, you know. I’m myself which usually I'm pretty goofy so that helps people feel more comfortable around me and yeah just giving people a place where they feel like they can share you know whatever story they have.
Kylie
Ollie Pop is a local burlesque performer in Chico California however she is also a mother and a survivor. She has spent years of her life working on charity projects and trying to better her community. She says,"The most rewarding aspect of working on a project like this is knowing that the resource like Catalyst will continue to help and create a safer homes within my community."
She believes building trust with survivors starts with building community and showing visibility. We need to be open an outwardly there for one another. Which is why with the help of Kylie and the use of her studio she has been putting on monthly Girls Nights to help bring together the women of Chico in a safe space designed for them. Showing support for women and for programs like Catalyst is how to show support for the entire community. She was inspired to support Catalyst because money women she know have been affected directly by domestic violence within their homes and have sought the services of Catalyst. "They have been serving our communities since 1977 which is an incredibly long-running program and deserves recognition for all it does and the variety of services provided by them."
Ollie
Why catalyst?
Catalysts services include a 24/7 hotline, safe housing, sexual assault forensic exams, therapy, legal advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, prevention and outreach, and child services… the amount of support and variety of help they provide is essential the survival of women facing domestic violence in our community.
Catalyst has been supporting survivors since 1977! Here is some history of Catalyst directly from their website…
“Catalyst has come a long way from its beginnings as a safe haven for women and children fleeing violent homes. Today, we are a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation administered by a dedicated board of directors. We are now the sole certified provider of crisis intervention services for all survivors of intimate partner violence and their children in Butte County, as well as survivors of sexual assault in both Butte and Glenn Counties.
In the mid-1970s, the problem of domestic violence was brought to the attention of the community of Butte County by a group of local therapists. These therapists worked with victims of domestic violence in their private practices and provided emergency shelter for them and their children in their own homes. But as the need for shelter steadily increased, they could no longer accommodate all who needed their assistance. In the fall of 1977, through the dedicated efforts of its founders, Catalyst was incorporated.
The growing demand for shelter was met through the use of “safe houses” – families who were approved through a screening process to provide a room in their own homes for women and their children fleeing from violent homes. In 1984, Catalyst became a United Way Member Agency and in 1985, with the assistance of the United Way and City of Chico, opened HAVEN, a 12 bed confidential shelter. In 1986, with the receipt of California Office of Emergency Services funding, Catalyst became the official provider of domestic violence services for Butte County.
Over the years, Catalyst’s facilities expanded to meet the growing demand. In 1990, the shelter was expanded to accommodate 17 beds, and in the spring of 1997, office space for shelter staff was added. In 2010, Catalyst opened new safe housing facilities, including a 28-bed temporary residence (HAVEN) and four transitional housing units (Cottages) for single families to reside for up to 18 months.
In 1996, with the creation of the state Maternal Child Health’s Battered Woman Shelter Program, we established our first formal prevention program which has substantially grown over the years to include a team of prevention advocates providing an array of education, outreach and prevention activities throughout the community. Catalyst has maintained a commitment to this work since the beginning.
In 2015, Catalyst increased the number of beds available to 32 in order to accommodate survivors of all genders and their children. Since that time Catalyst has expanded its housing program to include both a rapid-rehousing and a permanent supportive housing first program utilizing scattered sites in the community.
In tandem with our extensive housing program, Catalyst has a full range of supportive services for survivors of intimate partner violence and their children in Butte County and sexual assault in both Butte and Glenn Counties. These services include crisis support either via our 24-hour hotline or at our drop-in centers, therapeutic counseling, as well as assistance with the restraining order process.
In addition to our domestic violence program in Butte County, Catalyst was awarded funding in Fall 2023 to provide services to survivors of sexual assault in Butte and Glenn counties. This expansion dovetailed with our existing services and added the ability to provide hospital response and support for survivors through the forensic exam process.”
