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HIGHER HEIGHTS E-NEWS / OCTOBER 2010  
 Greetings Supporter & Friend  ,
There's a Time For EVERY Season!

The season is changing AND the work of Time To Fly Foundation continues! The waiting list for our December workshops is already filling up! Participants are ready to make a CHANGE in their relational behaviors and choices.

Come join us at the 9th Annual Gala to explore ways your support can help us reach more lives from the staggering statistics of dating/domestic abuse!


Newsletter Questions/Updates:   
Pat Raesch/ Newsletter Coordinator @ 703-531-1085

9TH ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER
 
DATE/TIME- Friday, October 22nd
 
Theme: "Tragedy To Triumph- JOY Comes In The Morning!"
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Gloria Mayfield Banks/ Keynote Speaker
  Sponsors Are Helping To Cover The Cost Of The Event
   In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness month---     you and a guest are invited to the 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser. 
 
REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

Fundraiser includes Silent Auction & More Giving Opportunities To Further The Work Of The Mission

All forms of donations acceptable on site: Cash, Check, Visa, MC & Discover

This special community awareness evening is for those with a serious passion to make an impact against the societal issue of dating/domestic abuse.

Note: THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND! YET, YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND!

GALA Questions:
Please call 703-531-1085 or email ttf_fallfest@yahoo.com
Visit us on Facebook for Gala updates.


TIME TO FLY FOUNDATION IN THE COMMUNITY

Wednesday, October 6th -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Regina Benjamin, M.D.,Surgeon General Vice Admiral USPHS with Diane Sill
Regina Benjamin, M.D., Surgeon General Vice Admiral USPHS with Diane Sill
Committee on Violence Against Women hosted "HHS Striving for Healthy Employees". TTF invited to display.  The event celebrated accomplishments made in addressing Dating/ Domestic Abuse. Key Speakers included the Honorable Susan B. Carbon Director, Office on Violence Against Women U.S. Department of Justice - Lynn Rosenthal White House Advisor on Violence Against Women Office of the Vice President, The White House. Kathryn Brown Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility Verizon Foundation - Ludy Green, Ph.D. Founder Second Chance Employment Services (Key Note Speaker for our 8th Annual Gala Fundraiser), Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A. Surgeon General Vice Admiral USPHS.

Thursday, October 7th- 5th Joint Military and Community Candle Light
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Major Eurydice Stanley, Ph.D and Grad Pat Fairfax
Vigil
at Walter Reed Army Garrison. 
TTF invited to display and share in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness month while raising awareness within the armed services.
Graduate Pat F. invited to share her testimony and closing song  "It's Time To Fly!Keynote: Major General Carla G. Hawley-Bowland



Thursday, Oct 28th
- American University DV Panel Discussion- Senior students invite Executive AUDirectors of area faith based DV organizations to share on ways to stop dating/ domestic violence on area campuses. Call us at 703-531-1085 by Monday, October 25th to reserve a seat at this event.


COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Seminar/ Responsible Care for the Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Saturday, October 16th
8:30am - 3:00pm     Vienna Presbyterian Church, Great Hall

Presented by Sallie Culbreth, M.S. - Founder and Director of Committed to Freedom Ministry
Open To The Public- Come join a community of educators, counselors, social service managers, clergy and church staff as we seek insight and raise awareness about the damaging repercussions of sexual abuse in our community. Ms. Culbreth will discuss the definitions and damage of abuse; memory, healing and forgiveness.Don't miss the opportunity to learn how to help survivors without hurting, and how to develop safe environments for children and youth.This five hour training seminar is for anyone, of any faith background, who works with children.

Registration: $15.00 includes materials, breakfast and lunch
Register online: www.viennapres.org/responsiblecare
Contact: Jeanie Thomas at jthom1231@verizon.net


PRAYER REQUESTS

Praying WomanYou are NOT alone! Send your personal prayer requests to ttfmoreinfo@yahoo.com in Subject Line: Prayer Request.  The TTF Intercessors will join their faith with you in trusting God for His clarity and your victory!