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| Issue: # 11 |
December 2009 |
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| A Special Message from the Executive Director |
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 In this season of thanks, I am reminded of your generosity and the generosity of this community. Each of you is overwhelmingly giving and I, the staff, and the victims of domestic violence that we serve are very thankful. The contributions of food, clothing, paper products, gift cards, stock, and check and credit card donations are all incredibly valuable and help make this season one of celebration for so many.
2009 has been an interesting year for A Woman's Place. We faced financial challenges unlike any that we had seen before. This was not a surprising consequence of the financial upheaval that we all experienced as a community, nation, and world. A Woman's Place also faced an increased demand for services - an 11.1% increase over the prior year in domestic violence victims served. The need has been and continues to be high!
During this season, I express my profound gratitude for your ongoing support and financial contributions. I also appeal to you to remember the need in our community and that now more than ever, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to building a society in which all individuals are safe in their relationships and have the space to thrive and develop to their full potential. I appeal to you to please send in your much needed and valuable contributions. Please, click here to make a financial gift today.
I thank you, in advance, for your support and generosity. On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and the families that you help with each dollar contributed, we thank you.
Gratefully yours,
Donna J. Byrne |
| Get Involved |
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A Woman's Place will offer the following trainings in January 2010:
Teen Training
This introductory six hour training is open for all teen volunteers ages 14-17. Once finished with the training teens have a variety of different options for volunteering which include working with children in the shelter, helping around the administrative office, volunteering at Full Circle Thrift or assisting with education and training or special events. Click here for Teen training dates in January. CORE Training
This introductory training for all volunteers (ages 18+) focuses on A Woman's Place projects and programs and domestic violence issues, with a special focus on Bucks County and preparing participants to successfully communicate about AWP and domestic violence in their lives and the community. All volunteers must complete this six hour training. Click here for CORE training dates in January.
Direct Service Training
This training emphasizes in-depth discussion of domestic abuse and violence issues as well as skill building to prepare volunteers to take active roles in the organization and work directly victims of domestic abuse and violence and thier children. This 42 hour training in addition to six hours of practicum must be completed before a volunteer can do any work directly with clients. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the CORE Training to participate in Direct Service Training. Click here for Direct Service training dates in January. |
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| GoodShop for the Holidays
A Woman's Place (AWP) is so grateful for the ongoing support of the Bucks County community. Community engagement is a key ingredient to ending violence. Here are just a few ways you can take action and help. GoodShop - By doing your online shopping through this Web site, and choosing A Woman's Place as your charity, a percentage of your purchase goes directly to the organization! Gift Cards - Gift cards for groceries, gas, and stores such as Target and K-Mart are especially helpful during the holiday season. Gift cards can be donated at our administrative office or brought to Full Circle Thrift to be hung on the Gift Card Tree! Donate Air MilesIf your work or pleasure has resulted in a generous accumulation of air miles, AWP can use them. Donating your miles to AWP's Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy fundraiser is an easy way to contribute to the movement to end violence in our community. Visit AWP's Wish List AWP's Wish List is constantly updated with our latest desires. Check it out and help meet a need! |
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"Cold?! Schmold?!" |
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 Tropical Paradise is only a raffle ticket away...
This year's Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy raffle prize is 4 days/3 nights at Breezes Bahamas courtesy of Superclubs Resorts and round trip airfare on US Airways. Tickets are only $20! The winner* will be chosen at the 15th annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy on February 13, 2010. Winner need not be present at the drawing. For more information, or to purchase raffle tickets, click here or contact Jenny Salisbury at 215.343.9241 x108 or by email.
*Employees of A Woman's Place are not eligible to win. |
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Save The Date!!! |
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15th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy
Saturday, February 13, 2010
For more information or to become a sponsor, click here. | |
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