The Arnold C Yoder Survivors Foundation (TheACY) is a 501c3 charity organized and operated exclusively for the public good. We are dedicated to empowerment. Our mission is to provide a loving, safe environment which allows grieving children, families and survivors on both sides of tragic events to discover their own unique Grief -- Forgiveness - Healing process through art therapy, peer support groups and education.

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Research indicates that 1 child in 20 will experience the death of a parent before reaching the age of 15. Add to that those who will lose a close family member, a friend, or a teacher, and the numbers grow dramatically.

Children who are supported in their grief are:

- 5 times less likely to complete suicide (USDHHS, Bureau of Census)

- 10 times less likely to engage in substance abuse (Rainbows for all God's Children, UK)

- 20 times less likely to develop behavioral disorders (Center for Disease Control, US)

The Foundation is unique in that it encourage forgiveness healing between victim families and those of offenders.

Mary Elizabeth Yoder is the Founder and CEO of The Arnold C. Yoder Survivors Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the support and empowerment of those who have had someone close die.

Mary Elizabeth has taken a personal story of tragedy and created a miracle to benefit others. She was with seven of her family members when a drunk driver struck their car. Grieving the death of her father, Arnold C. Yoder, was one of the most difficult challenges she had to overcome. Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes, she has emerged as a powerful healer.

What sets Mary Elizabeth apart from other executives is her ability to carefully listen to each person and discover their individual needs. She always makes herself available; connects people in ways that offer immediate, visible results; and finds innovative methods to help her clients.

Yoder's background also extends into the entertainment industry as a producer and actress. (www.youtube.com/meyoderful) Currently in production is her documentary on the power of forgiveness. You can view a 6 minute version of it here on TheACY's you tube channel called: Mary's Story. Today, she is based in Los Angeles, CA and offers her skills from acting, producing to public speaking engagements and one-on-one healing & empowerment mentoring sessions.

Additionally, Mary Elizabeth serves on the Board of Directors for Access Executive Network - the LA Chapter. www.AccessEN.org brings leaders and senior executives together to share business, knowledge, ideas and expertise during the brainstorming of "real-life business case studies. One of the important benefits members and guests say they receive is the majority portion of fees sponsor local charities.