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April is Proclaimed
Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout Central Florida
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 | The Victim Service Center receives a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation issued by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. Back row: Commissioner Scott Boyd, Commissioner Fred Brummer, Commissioner John Martinez, Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Commissioner Jennifer Thompson, Commissioner Ted Edwards, Commissioner Tiffany Moore Russell. Front row: Development Director Jody Swain, Grant Writer Devon Hutchins, Program Director Zeva Edmondson, Executive Director Gina Costa, Board Chair Rafael Sanchez, Sgt. Rich Mankewich, Laura Martinez, Lt. Todd Payne.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer hands Gina Costa our proclamation alongside Carol Wick of Harbor House and VSC Board Member Craig Swygert. |
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Executive Director Gina Costa accepts a proclamation from Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn.
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Gina receives the Winter Garden proclamation from Commissioner Olszewski, Commissioner Sharman, Mayor Rees, Commissioner Buchanan, and Commissioner Makin.
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 | Development Director Jody Swain thanks Mayor Vandergrift of Ocoee for our proclamation.
Program Director Zeva Edmondson accepts a proclamation presented by Maitland's Mayor Howard Schieferdecker.
Gina Costa is pictured with Mayor William Brooks of Belle Isle, Vice Mayor Lydia Pisano, Chief Tom Jackson, and Commissioners Jay Nagle, Keith Van Dyke, Karl Shuck, Larry Ady, Harvey Readey, and Eric Spaulding. |
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Victim Advocates Sarah Webb, Taryn Hobby, and Aleea Shaw pose with Executive Director Gina Costa and William Kellibrew at the Trauma Informed Care: A Change in Perspective conference held in Orlando on April 11, 2012.
William is an international advocate for peace and survivor of molestation, homicide, and domestic violence; he is the president and spokesperson for The William Kellibrew Foundation. At six, William was violently molested, and at ten, he helplessly watched as his mother, Jacqueline, and twelve year-old brother, Anthony, were murdered in their living room by her estranged boyfriend. William's life was spared; the killer committed suicide, but not before he had William beg for his life at gunpoint. In 2008, he told his story of tragedy to triumph on the Oprah Winfrey Show with Dr. Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint.
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Shown with Master of Ceremonies (and State Attorney) Lawson Lamar, Rhonda Wilson, Sarah Webb, Judine Tessier, Taryn Hobby, Stephanie Landi, Aleea Shaw, and Paula Cooke-Freeman attend the Victim Service Coalition's Crime Victims' Rights Week Breakfast. Taryn Hobby took home the honor of "Victim Advocate of the Year" at the event.
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Ride to Reach: In Pictures
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Diana Oakley and our Ride to Reach riders celebrate the completion of 17-miles! Click through for more photos!
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The Clothesline Project Makes a Powerful Visual Statement
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A Ride to Reach bicyclist stops to examine The Clothesline Project. See more photos after the jump.
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UnderAWARE Drive Triples Number of Items Collected!
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Winter Garden Police Department was among the organizations to host collections for our victims of sexual assault who have personal items taken during a forensic exam. As of press time, we have collected nearly 6,000 items to benefit these survivors!
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Monthly Informational Briefings
Last Wednesday of Every Month
Next Briefing
Wednesday - May 30, 2012
Noon - 1PM at the Victim Service Center
Each month the Victim Service Center will be offering Informational Briefings to educate the community on our services, cultivate interest in our agency, and offer individual involvement with our mission through volunteerism, fundraising, or assisting us in spreading the word that we are here to help those impacted by crimes and sexual assaults.
By attending our Informational Briefing, you will learn about our history, our mission, services, our priorities, and our goals.
Where & When
1801 Lee Road, Suite 165
Winter Park, Florida 32789
May 30, 2012
Noon - 1PM
Please let us know that you will be attending; accompanying guests are most welcome!
RSVP - Office: 407.644.2577 or e-mail Devon Hutchins at devon.hutchins@ocfl.net
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Speakers Bureau
Are you a victim of a crime?
Are you wanting to inspire and help inform others by sharing your story?
The Victim Service Center now has a Speakers Bureau.
Mission:
The mission of the VSC Speakers Bureau is to increase awareness of all types of crime, the effects that crime has on its victims, and the need for recovery resources.
Speakers:
The VSC Speakers Bureau consists of survivors of crime, from all walks of life, who share a passion for helping others.
Members have the opportunity to share their personal stories with students, communities, victims' service groups, and others.
Recruiting Speakers:
If you are a victim of a crime, or a friend or family member of a victim, who may be interested in joining the VSC Speakers Bureau, contact our Speakers Bureau Task Force Chair, Diana Oakley, or Jody Swain, Development Director, for more information.
Contact Us:
If you are interested in having a member of the VSC Speakers Bureau attend your event you can contact Diana Oakley or Jody Swain at 407-644-2577 or you can e-mail Jody at Jody.Swain@ocfl.net. We can help you develop a topic-focus area that fits your group's presentation need.
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Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Contact Information
Hours: Monday - Friday (8AM-5PM)
Office: 407.644.2577
1801 Lee Road, Suite 165
Winter Park, Florida 32789
24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 407.497.6701
Toll Free: 1.866.757.2046
www.VictimServiceCenter.com
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Let us know how
we can help you
with a presentation:
Request a presentation about our services, crime or crime prevention or talk to us about developing a topic to present to your group - please call us to discuss.
407.644.2577
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With Circle of 6 you have a new way to connect with your most trusted friends- to stay close, stay safe and prevent violence before it happens! It's the mobile way to look out for your friends - on campus or when you're out for the night. Circle of 6 lets you choose six trusted friends to add to your circle. If you get into an uncomfortable or risky situation, use Circle of 6 to automatically send your circle a pre-programmed SMS alert message, with your exact location. It's quick. It's discreet. Two taps on your iPhone is all it takes. Winner of the 2011 White House "Apps Against Abuse" Technology Challenge
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Sign-Up for Our Newsletter
Click the above button and follow the prompts to join or update your mailing list information to Victim Service Center.
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Mark Your Calendar
Support Group for
Sexual Assault Survivors
Every Monday
5:30PM - 6:30PM
The group meets every Monday at the Victim Service Center, located at 1801 Lee Road, Suite 165, Winter Park, Florida 32789.
If interested in attending please contact us at: 407-644-2577.
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Monthly Informational Briefing
Last Wednesday of each Month
Noon - 1PM
Come learn more about your Victim Service Center...
Location: Conference Room at the Victim Service Center
Wednesday, May 30
To RSVP, please call us at 407.644.2577 or e-mail Jody Swain at jody.swain@ocfl.net.
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Wish List Items
Personal Care Packages
- Comb or brush
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Dental Floss
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap
- Razor
- Deodorant
- Gum/Mints
- Cotton Swabs
- Tampons
- Feminine Pads
Call the Victim Service Center at 407.644.2577 if you have questions about how to donate these items. Thank you for your consideration in helping to meet this need.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Speaker for our Speakers Bureau
Newsletter Manager
Event Planning and Assistance
Social Media / Information Technology
Host an Event / Fundraiser
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Creating a Solid Future
Remember the Victim Service Center when creating your legacy, or as part of your ongoing planned giving efforts.
Feel free to contact your attorney or financial planner to discuss how the Victim Service Center can be incorporated into your will, trust(s), or other facets of your financial and estate plan.
Contact Jody Swain, Development Director, at Jody.Swain@ocfl.net or 407.644.3831 to discuss how you might want to donate to the Victim Service Center.
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Central Florida
Community Foundation
(DonorEdge Portrait)
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Learn more about the Victim Service Center - visit our DonorEdge portrait, established by the Community Foundation of Central Florida - helping donors validate the organizations they support.
Click here to see our Victim Service Center portrait.
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Other Ways to Support the
Victim Service Center
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 Use Yahoo! powered GoodSearch so that every time you search the web, money is donated to the Victim Service Center.
Get started by clicking the "Become a Supporter" button on our profile page!
The Victim Service Center is now registered with CharityBlooms.org. 8% of your purchases go towards helping VSC provide our valuable services!
CharityBlooms.org partners with 1800Flowers.com, 1800Baskets.com, FruitBouquets.com, Cheryl's cookies, Fannie May Fine Chocolates, and The Popcorn Factory.
Just remember to input our Donation Code in the promo field when you check out: CHA3195N. Or check out our new landing page here!
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Thank You to our Ride to Reach Sponsors!
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