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It's hard to believe 30 years has passed since our Founding Mothers opened the doors to what would become Laurel House.
By opening those doors, countless women, children, and families now have a new life after domestic violence.
We're still opening our doors, every day and every night, welcoming people into our shelter for 30 days (sometimes more). It's because of you that we have been able to do so for 30 years.
Our official birthday isn't until this spring, but there's so much to celebrate that we needed to get started a little early. Here's how.
Today we launch 30 Days ... 30 Years, a celebration of all the wonderful stories, volunteer efforts, and generosity that has happened in the past 30 days, and those happening in the 30 days to come.
It's a celebration of the changes seen in the past 30 years. And dedicating ourselves to all that is to come in the next 30 years.
We're asking you to be part of this special year with us: by attending or organizing a special event, coordinating a cell phone and ink cartridge collection drive, making a monetary donation, volunteering, sharing a story from the past 30 years about how Laurel House has made a difference in your life.
We're dedicating this entire year to you as we remember, recognize, and reflect on all that has made Laurel House a source of hope for 1,500 people each year and a respected leader in the fight to end domestic violence in every life, home, and community. Each month, on the 30th day, we'll bring you stories of hope from survivors, of people in the community who care, and the many ways that you're helping Laurel House make a difference.
We celebrate you, your support for the past 30 years, and your generosity will help us move forward towards a brighter future for all.
Thank you,
Beth
Beth E. Sturman
Executive Director, Laurel House |
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During the past 30 days, many individuals, businesses and civic groups organized special projects and provided much needed donations to help the families and programs of Laurel House.
We are very grateful for your support!
 Catalyst 360 employees organized a school supply drive to help the kids at Laurel House head back to school with all the school supplies they needed. (Check out the story "Making a Difference, One Pencil at a Time" on our blog!)
For the third year in a row, Harriton High School senior Michael Karasick organized a school supply collection drive to benefit Laurel House. Michael's efforts attracted the attention of Firstrust Bank, as well as the Lower Merion library branch. Both organizations supported his Laurel House project by offering collection boxes at their sites. We're grateful for Michael's dedication to this project - and his commitment to its continuation. (Michael's already recruited his replacements for next summer's school supply drive, for when he'll be away at college!)
 United Storage of Montgomeryville hosted a flea market on their premises to benefit Laurel House. We're appreciative to United Storage for donating the table fees to Laurel House, as well as for their support of the event.
Finally, the response to our food drive was amazing and overwhelming! Thank you so very much to everyone - individuals, groups, and companies - who answered our call for help. We greatly appreciate that so many people recognized this need and cared so deeply.
Thank you all for your support!
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Tell Us Your
Laurel House Story
As part of our 30th anniversary, we're hoping to create a commemorative book of Laurel House's past three decades ... and we'd love to hear from you.
Were you involved with getting the shelter ready for its first family? Did you help with a project in one of our transitional housing apartments in Norristown or North Wales?
 
Was there someone special in our shelter who helped you, a staff member or volunteer who talked with you on our hotline, gave you directions to our shelter, accompanied you to court, consoled you all night until dawn?
Are you a former Laurel House or Nehemiah's Way board member, an intern, or volunteer? Were you on a committee helping with the first Gala or walk-a-thon? Do you have photos or clippings to share?
Email your story of hope, your tribute to someone special, and your memories of Laurel House and Nehemiah's Way to Melissa at mfirman@laurel-house.org to be considered for our commemorative 30th anniversary book.
Tell us your story. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
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October is
Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Here's what will be happening during the next 30 days ...
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Laurel House in Your Community
Volunteers and staff have taken to the roads of Montgomery County and beyond this fall. During the past 30 days, our information table has been to community events in Harleysville, Rockledge, Montgomeryville, Oaks, Hatfield, Upper Perkiomen, Ardmore, and Pottstown!
More events are planned for the next 30 days. We always have information on our domestic violence programs, services, and resources at our table and someone is always there to help.
Here's what current as of press time. Become our Facebook friend, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our blog to keep up with us.
All events listed below are on Sunday, October 4
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 5K Run/Walk
Aetna Business Campus, Blue Bell
9 -11:30 a.m.
Kristin's Krusade
Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Collegeville, PA
Sandy Levenson, Laurel House advisory board member, will be speaking.
Interested in having a Laurel House speaker visit your group or an information table at your event? Call 610-277-1860 for more information.
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The Women's Committee of Laurel House
invites you to
Join us for
G N O
[GIRLS' NIGHT OUT]
Enjoy an evening of food & drink,
tarot card readings, hand massages
& 15% off purchases *!
at
in support of
LAUREL HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
* some exclusions apply
$30 for you and two of your BFFs
$50 for you and all of your BFFs
Email Beth at bsturman@laurel-house.org
to make reservations or for more information
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ocean earth wind fire
sanctuary for yoga, massage and whole living
is offering a night of amazing yoga
with all proceeds to benefit laurel house
monday, oct 12, 6:30pm
john james audubon center
1201 pawlings road, audubon, pa
in the open air pavilion (rain or shine)
live music! everyone welcome!
$10 suggested donation
cash or check payable to Laurel House
contact ocean earth wind fire for details
610.933.0725
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10
Laurel House, in partnership with Lankenau Hospital and Main Line Health, announces its upcoming workshop
"Addressing Domestic Violence in the Health Care Setting"
Friday, October 16, 2009
Sign in and breakfast 8:30 a.m.
Workshop 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Lankenau Hospital
100 Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Annenberg Conference Center
Who Should Attend:
This program is open to all health care, human service and law enforcement personnel who have direct contact with domestic violence and sexual assault victims within the
State of Pennsylvania.
Why:
Health care providers are often the first people outside the home to see the injuries caused by domestic violence.
Because more than half of all victims are sexually assaulted, we will address the new minimal forensic examination when rape is disclosed.
This information-packed workshop will provide tools to appropriately assess a domestic violence situation in only two minutes.
 By the end of the session participants will: - Have a better understanding of the dynamics of victims and abusers
- Be better able to identify victims in a health care setting
- Learn thorough and rapid assessment techniques
- Guideline for evaluation of sexual assault; referrals for children
- Be given resource and referral information
Cost: $50
Click here to access the Online Registration form. (Registration will not be accepted at the door.) Jan Biresch, Medical Advocate for Laurel House, will be presenting with other colleagues from throughout the community, including the PA Coalition Against Rape, Victim Services of Montgomery County, a sexual assault nurse examiner from Abington Memorial Hospital, and Mission Kids, a new nonprofit created by the collaborative effort of the Montgomery County District Attorney, the Police Chiefs of Montgomery County, and the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth to help ease the criminal justice process for abused children in Montgomery County.
Continuing Education Credits Available
"This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation."
There will be 5 Contact Hours of nursing credits offered for those completing the entire program and responding to the evaluation sheet.
"There will be case manager credits given by CCMC."
"This conference is approved for a maximum of 5 clock hours of credit issued by the PA Social Work Board via approval #SWCE091423
For additional information, contact Jan Biresch at 610-277-1860, ext. 106 |
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Get On Your Mark ...
Get Set ...
Laurel House
5K DASH Against Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 25, 2009
8 a.m. - Registration
9 a.m. - 5K Run and Fitness Walk
Upper Gwynedd Township Building
Sumneytown Pike & Park Place
North Wales, PA
Event Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!
Abington Bank
Empowered Zone
Fitzpatrick Container Company
Garry Flower
John Gambino RE/MAX Blue Bell
Brian and Sonja Haggert
Harleysville Rental
Lansdale School of Business
Moyer Indoor & Outdoor
Paul Murray North Penn Gulf
North Wales Podiatry Associates
Register Online!
Click here and then click on 5K DASH on the menu.
Once you register on-line you can create your own Laurel House 5K webpage to solicit
pledges from family, friends and co-workers.
Proceeds from this year's 5K will benefit Laurel
House's Nehemiah's Way program and the DART
II program, both of which operate out of Laurel House's
North Wales office. Nehemiah's Way provides
transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence,
and the DART II program provides immediate crisis
intervention for law enforcement officers responding to
domestic violence calls.
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Together We Can
Canned Food Drive &
Professional Hair Education
October 25
12 noon - 6 p.m.
Club ICE
(nightclub in the Radisson Valley Forge,
King of Prussia PA)
Learn the latest tips and tricks from cutting to coloring from one of the country's premier design teams. While you are learning, you will be helping to support two local women's shelters, Laurel House and DAP (the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County)
Seating is limited to Licensed Professionals only.
Sponsored by MASTEY Paris
$25.00 plus 3 cans of food and/or clothing
For tickets or more information call J. Marconi Essentials
610-283-0515 or 717-664-3490
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Laurel House's United Way #
Donor Choice - 2972
Did you know that your United Way contribution can be directed to Laurel House?
If your giving is through the United Way of Southeastern PA, you can specify that your United Way gifts be directed to Laurel House simply by designating Donor Choice #2972.
If your giving is through the North Penn United Way and you would like Laurel House to receive funds from your contribution, just write in Laurel House/Nehemiah's Way as your designation.
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GIVE TO LAUREL HOUSE
Your generous gift allows Laurel House to continue providing shelter, counseling, legal services, support to law enforcement, medical advocacy, and support groups so that more women have the opportunities they need to rebuild their lives and those of their children. Your contribution also helps us to continue to increase awareness of domestic violence and educate others about the warning signs of abuse.
You can make your gift securely online by visiting www.laurel-house.org and clicking on the Donations tab on the left.
Also, remember to check with your employer to see if there's a matching gift program available. Many businesses such as Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, AllState, Aetna, and Progressive Insurance - just to name a few - have established such programs, allowing your donation to Laurel House to make even more of a difference to people affected by domestic violence.
Laurel House is a 501 (c)3 organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsyvlania Department of State by calling toll-free in PA, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. |
Laurel House
P.O. Box 764
Norristown, PA 19404
Administrative Offices: (610) 277-1860
24-hour hotline: (800) 642-3150
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