Independence House
In This Issue
Community Outreach
Anti-bullying bill signed in Mass.
How healthcare reform can help
eBay Giving
Fundraising Dinner in Provincetown
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Independence House HOTLINE:
1-800-439-6507
Get Involved
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Awareness Months
Feb: Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Apr: Sexual Assault Awareness
Oct:  Domestic Violence Awareness
Fundraising events to benefit Independence House
Apr 22: Uno Chicago Grill
Apr 24
: Fun & Food Provincetown
May 8- SheArt Network (She-Dress Fundraiser)
June: $10,000 raffle (more soon!)
June 19: Tiki Open Golf Tourney
Aug 15- CIGNA Falmouth Road Race (runners needed)
October 16: 1K Walk/5K Run
articles of interest
Greetings!
Welcome to the Independence House April e-news edition. Independence House is the only comprehensive community based resource on Cape Cod providing free and confidential services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.    www.IndependenceHouse.com.
IH HeaderCommunity Outreach: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
 
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Independence House is partnering with local libraries in an effort to expand public awareness of sexual abuse.  Blue and white flags, along with posters will be displayed at several library branches during the month of April. Each site will display 1 blue flag for every 5 white flags; representing 1 in 6 are victims of sexual assault. Libraries will have free Wi-Fi access and computers for use. Visitors are encouraged to login and visit the Independence House website to learn more about sexual assault.  
 
Partner with Independence House during April and help raise awareness by volunteering your time, making a donation, or attending an event.  For more information about sexual abuse or how you can help, click here.   
Massachusetts House approves anti-bullying bill.
By David Abel, Globe Staff (Boston.com)
The Massachusetts House, after an emotional debate, unanimously approved a bill tonight that seeks to curtail bullying in schools and in cyberspace, mirroring similar legislation passed last week by the state Senate.  read more
Greetings!
SAVE THE DATE
April 22- one day only
Independence House fundraiser for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
 
DINE & DONATE
Uno Chicago Grill will donate up to 20% of your check to Independence House.
CLICK, PRINT & bring coupon
Organize an office lunch to support Independence House
Click to find out how

When: 4/22/10- All Day
Where: Uno Chicago Grill Take Out or Dine In
Airport Rotary - Hyannis
508.775.3111
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Healthcare Reform Bill and how it may help you
 
Raising Women's Voices, a national initiative working to make sure women's voices are heard in the health reform debate and women's concerns has put together a quick fact sheet detailing some of the major provisions that will impact women and families. Click for full fact sheet.
Independence House now a charitable organization on eBay
Independence House, Inc: Giving Easy Through 
eBay Giving Works 

In conjunction with eBay and MissionFish, Independence House, Inc. is now part of more than 17000 non-profit charitable organizations listed through eBay Giving Works.

eBay account holders who sell items on eBay.com can now choose "Independence House" as the recipient of between 10-100% of the item's proceeds.  A prompt for eBay Giving Works is located when the seller is listing an item on eBay.   By simply clicking on the words "select a non-profit you love', and selecting "Independence House, Inc.", you've helped provide free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

That's it!  Simple!  Your listing will have the eBay Giving Works ribbon and the amount you specified to donate will be sent to Independence House directly once the buyer completes the transaction for your sale.  
If you have questions about this program please email finassist@indhouse.net or contact Donna @ 508-771-6507.

Independence House, Inc.
Helping others live an empowered life.

Independence House  fundraising dinner in Provincetown
Nancy C. Correia Esq. invites you to join her for a night of Food and Fun to benefit Independence House, Inc. on Saturday April 24, 2010 at the Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA.   Cocktails, Dinner, Entertainment, Cash Bar.  Tickets $100. RSVP required to attend by Apr. 17. Contact Independence House at indhouse@indhouse.net for reservation/attendance request.
Tiki Open Golf Tournament to Benefit Independence House
 

Through the continuous effort and support of Tris Weller of Weller and Associates, the third Tiki Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for 2010 to benefit Independence House.   The tournament, will take place on Saturday June 19th at the Twin Brooks Golf Course  in Hyannis, MA.

Tris is now accepting registrations and sponsorships for the tournament. 

Email Tris Weller at trisweller@comcast.net or call 508-328-4692