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Patrice Griffin, Founder

Before starting her nonprofit Patrice’s Kids. Patrice was sexually abused as a child and has worked to change legislation that extends the statute of limitations on sexual predators and the time required for victims to come forward.

She advocated alongside Gary Greenberg, now a candidate for the New York State Senate, and others to have the Child Victims Act passed. That bill was recently signed into legislation. Patrice’s Kids mission is to educate the public on the prevention of child sexual abuse and she took her tragedy and started her nonprofit to also give to kids in the Houston, Texas area. 

Her most recent event was a Christmas Celebration for children in the foster care system and struggling single moms. While partnering with other nonprofits, she was able to serve approximately 300 children.

The kids were gifted with scooters, bicycles, and brand new sneakers. Patrice is living out her passion of doing everything she can to prevent another child from being abused.

Patrice received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Touro College in New York. She went on to serve in the US Army and later worked in the VA hospital as a maintenance mechanic. She was also the chief shop steward of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 1668.

Patrice’s Kids is a registered 501(c)3 organization. 

Pictured below (l-r) - Patrice with Marci Hamilton, CEO of CHILD USA, Dave Ohlmuller of A Peloton of One documentary, Connie Altamirano with Gary Greenberg, Patrice being interviewed for A Peloton of One documentary, Patrice with a sponsor from Jades Elevation LLC.