giving back

Be the change you wish to see in this world - Gandhi.

When we speak of gratitude, we often focus on our immediate family or the “stuff” we have. I felt compelled to share with you the amazing community of people & businesses that have been an integral part of the creation of A Life Well Lived, LLC. Without the talent and support of these gifted souls, A Life Well Lived would not be. It certainly does take a village and for mine I am deeply grateful. - Beth Tiger, March 19, 2011

 
 

TWOBYTWO: Print and Web Design

17 Franklin Tpk South, Suite 3A, Ramsey, NJ
Phone: 201-684-1515
www.twobytwodesign.com
Over five years ago, Aparna (owner of TwobyTwo Design) worked with me to create my logo. I am sure I overwhelmed her with all the nuances I wanted in a fresh, simple design but she never let on…. She created the healing hands extended from the sacred Frankincense leaf almost effortlessly (I am sure that is not how she felt), she continues to work diligently to create all my marketing materials and I look forward to many years of collaboration.

 
 

Erin Unanue: Photography

www.erinunanue.com
erinunanue@yahoo.com
Phone: 212-706-1353
Erin photographed all of the pictures of the staff and center for this site. I met Erin after I heard that she donated her time and services to take photographs of the mothers and babies at Raphael’s Life House. Some of these young women did not even have personal photos of themselves as babies, so this service was a very emotional experience for these women. I was deeply touched by this being a mother myself and taking for granted the ability to photograph my children throughout their lives. She was a “light” at the center and made us all feel fantastic! Her skill can be seen by the photos but her talent must be experienced.

 
 

Cynthia Busbee: Public Relations CYNERGY

Phone: 201-491-5791
cynthia@cynergyinteg.com  As a small business with a budget and spiritual mission, I was concerned that PR firms might not “get” what A Life Well Lived is. I met Cynthia through a new friend and it turns out this “wonder women” of the PR world recently started her business after being a former executive in NY working with many fortune 500 companies after receiving her Harvard Business School degree. She went into her own because of her spiritual journey. We connected immediately and she most certainly “got” the mission of the center. I feel blessed to have her ability guiding me through the advertising maze.

 
 

Special Events, LLC: Event Planning

Phone: 646-784-6951
www.specialeevents.com 
Putting together a grand opening is a large undertaking and I wanted to ensure that every guest who came to the center for the opening felt warm and welcome. I met Lauren Speciale many years ago and once again, recently found out that she too just opened her own business along with her sister. She has managed every detail of the opening with amazing finesse as well as donating her services to a fund raiser for Covenant House that I am hosting. The amount of time she has put into the smallest detail has given me the ability to focus on other offerings for the clients at the center.

 
 

And finally - Tim Tiger, my beloved partner

As creator of Flying Solo, I am a strong proponent of having relationships that enhance your already full independent life. My husband Tim has been my strongest advocate and unfailing supporter through the entire process of creating A Life Well Lived. Offering his “handyman” skills, babysitting assistance for his step children for the many late nights I have spent teaching and working, he has always offered his help in any way he could while remaining true to his own vision for his life. I am truly blessed to have someone that loves me unconditionally and with such depth. Always - BT

 
 
 
 
 

Services and Charities we support

RAPHAEL’S LIFE HOUSE
www.raphaelslifehouse.org  (RLH),
a Covenant House NJ www.covenanthousenj.org  program in Elizabeth, is a safe-haven for homeless, pregnant women and their babies, once born. RLH provides a safe and supportive living environment within which these mothers are offered services to help them develop the skills and values needed for responsible parenthood. All women between the ages of 18 and 23 are welcome regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, or economic status. RLH’s goal is to give these women the tools needed to establish an independent living situation for themselves and their families. To learn more about Raphael's Life House, please call 973-286-3400.

About the Ministry
The Blessed Expectations Ministry is a group of volunteers committed to empowering women and their children by improving the quality of their day-to-day lives. We believe this can be achieved in various ways including, but not limited to, creating a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment in which to develop and grow. This is why Blessed Expectations is assisting with the transformation of the living space at Raphael's Life House. Your donations and our hard work will make this possible.