Choose The Bear Tour | May 20 – July 20
Content Warning
This page discusses domestic violence and economic abuse.
Follow along
This summer, orsa credit union partners with Laura Killingbeck, renowned adventurer and author, as she rides from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit to raise awareness and support for survivors of domestic and economic abuse in Michigan. Along the way she’ll connect with Michiganders, survivors, and non-profit partners to explore real women’s stories and share her journey.
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Facebook:
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Our Storyteller
Laura Killingbeck
Laura is an award-winning writer, storyteller, keynote speaker and adventurer who has cycled thousands of miles on long-distance bike trips, sharing tales from the road through magazine features and public speaking. Her journeys span continents and cultures, blending grit with human connection and inspiring audiences to embrace their own journeys with courage and curiosity.
Choose The Bear
Making an Impact
News
Choose the Bear: Success Stories
When 1 in 2 women face abuse in their lifetimes and 99% of those also suffer financial abuse, is it any wonder that women chose the bear? See their stories.
Story
Taking the First Steps with First Step
Nancy shares an emotional story about her work with First Step through Choose The Bear™. Highlighting the partnership’s ability to help women in Michigan overcome abusive and unhealthy relationships.
Thought Leadership
Choose The Bear
A personal story, the "Choose the Bear" movement, and highlighting our efforts to help women facing violence and economic abuse through financial tools and support for safer futures.
Choose The Bear Fund™
How to help
Donations to the Choose the Bear Fund™ go to organizations that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and economic abuse in Michigan. Helping ensure that every survivor has access to the help they need.
Check back in May for ride gear that does the same.
The Initiative
Choose The Bear™
Through our Choose The Bear™ initiative, we’re working to support women facing domestic violence and economic abuse.
We aim to fill a huge gap in the financial services industry by offering true empathy, understanding, and creative support through life’s bright spots and dark moments.
If you or a loved one may be facing economic abuse in Michigan, tap below for resources and more information.
Tour Partners
