Carolyn is very committed to supporting and promoting social change thru music. If you are interested in having Carolyn perform at an upcoming event please e-mail Carolyn at cwatersmusic@aol.com and leave a detailed message which includes dates, times and contact information.
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Included in the action packed musical lineup were Sean Danehy, Jackie Damsky, Bill McQuaid, Larry Flint, Chuck Parrish, Charles Williams, Bo Veaner and Carolyn Waters. A great time was had by all!
It's not to late to donate to a wonderful organization at:
https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5693/t/4632/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=616
Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV)
Formed in 1995, the Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV) is a non-profit, community-based organization that focuses on outreach, education and community collaboration in order to raise awareness of the problems of bullying, teen dating and domestic violence. Working closely with the Melrose Police Department, their Board of Directors includes representatives from the police, schools, clergy, hospital, business community, Health Department, students, parents and community members at large.
Programs include community awareness activities, outreach and support for victims, training for parents and professionals, and education and prevention programs for youth.
Donate at: http://maav.org/home/about-maav/donate/
On October 6, 2009, at First Parish in Lincoln, Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) and the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable, co-sponsored a vigil to commemorate the lives of 23 women, children and men lost to domestic violence in Massachusetts. We again came together in October to commemorate the lives lost in 2010 and in hopes that these types of vigils will soon be a thing of the past.
To donate to a extremely worthy cause: http://dvvap.org/
Carolyn has been an active participant in events that support non profit, social service and child focused training organizations. Whether as an actress, vocalist, writer, director, producer or organizer she is very committed to public service and making a difference. For several years Carolyn has worked with the Network for Women’s Lives, now an Education and Outreach Program of the Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN), initially as an actress in the Network’s 2005 benefit production of the Vagina Monologues. Subsequently, believing strongly in their vision and mission to help raise awareness about domestic violence in our communities through violence prevention education and outreach, she became more involved with the Network by performing at benefits to help raise funds for the organization, joining their Board of Director’s.
Further, inspired by her work with domestic violence organizations, Carolyn recently wrote a song about domestic violence and its effects on individuals called "You Gotta Break Away" which is an urging for those who find themselves in abusive situations to take charge, take steps, seek help, and to 'break away'.
Since writing 'You Gotta Break Away' Carolyn has been sharing it at vigils, conferences and other forums which address this vital concern. She has been touched not only by the emotional responses to the song by vigil and conference attendees, but most especially by the many women who have shared their stories and personal experiences with her after hearing it. It is now being used in women's domestic violence work groups as a way to help and encourage women to take that next step.
Carolyn has now recorded the song and it is available for purchase. If you would like to order copies of You Gotta Break Away, please click on the link to Carolyn's CD Store on your left.
If you are interested in having Carolyn perform You Gotta Break Away at an upcoming conference, workshop or special event please e-mail Carolyn at cwatersmusic@aol.com and leave a detailed message which includes dates, details and contact information.
You Gotta Break Away
Carolyn Waters Obin ©2009
He wounds, he mars he doesn’t hit, but still he leaves the scars
He stabs, he hones he breaks the spirit down, but not the bones
He waits, he shames her life is hell, but he says she’s the blame
She hides, she cries she sits and watches as the world goes by
She craves, she dreams she wishes he was truly what he seemed
She feels no song the music in her life is all but gone
You gotta break away fly above and never let the hate replace the love
Take a chance, make it real You gotta let it go so you can heal
They hoped, dreamed clear they thought that they could make it through the years
Things changed, went wrong life happened and the strife outweighed the strong
Then hate, so strong a heavy burden where their hearts belonged
You gotta break away fly above and never let the hate replace the love
Take a chance, make it real You gotta let it go so you can heal
You gotta break away
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Highlights of DVSN Candlelight Vigil to remember those whose lost there lives in domestic violence incidents in 2008.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/lincoln/news/lifestyle/x593083677/Vigil-is-call-to-action
http://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/domestic-violence-roundtable-news.html
What People Say:
"Carolyn's beautiful voice and spirit have been an inspiration to all who have had the pleasure of being in the audience! Thank you so much for all that you are and all that you have contributed on behalf of the work we do."
Sincerely,
Jacquelin Apsler Executive Director Domestic Violence Services Network
"You Gotta Break Away is a message of hope and encouragement to women in abusive relationships. Carolyn’s compassion and tenderness is felt in every beautiful note she sings. On behalf of all the women at our conference thank you so much for your gracious presence and your amazing voice!."
Sincerely,
Linda Zimmerman, Women-Speak Conference
