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Melrose Alliance Against Violence
The Communicator December 2009 
Bracelets 
"In Memorium" Bracelet
 
Looking for a unique gift? Our 21-bead bracelet was created to honor the memories of the 21 men, women and children who were killed by domestic violence over the past twelve months in the state of Massachusetts.  Bracelets are $15 each with 100% of the proceeds funding services for victims of domestic violence.  
 
Purchase online or at Stitch Boutique,  523 Main St. Melrose. Hours vary; please call 781-665-5100.
 
In Brief... 
 
Student Action Board members served as peer mentors to 9th graders in Wellness classes at Melrose High School
 
MAAV conducted a Bullying Prevention Training for staff at the Horace Mann School on Dec. 2
 
Our 8th Grade Mentoring Group created a PSA for the Mayor's Emergency Fund Telethon called "Everyone Deserves a Holiday!" 
 
MAAV training for nurses on domestic violence was approved for CEU's
 
Greetings! As 2009 draws to a close, we'd like to thank you for your invaluable support over the past year. Keep up with MAAV by following us on Facebook. Become a fan by December 20 and you'll be automatically entered into a raffle for a Starbucks $25 gift card, pound of coffee and mug courtesy of our friend Nate at Starbucks in Saugus. Happy Holidays!
BraceletsChange the World Within Your Reach-Become a Mentor!
Our Melrose CARES Mentoring Program connects caring adults with middle school students for ongoing support and fun activities (like occasional trips to Celtics games, thanks to tickets provided by the Mass Mentoring Partnership!) We are currently seeking several male volunteers to be matched with boys in need of male role models. Training for mentors provided. Click here for more information or contact Sharon Loveridge, Program Coordinator at 781-662-2010.  
Bracelets14th Annual Walk for MAAV Raises Record $28,000! 
A huge thank you to all who walked, pledged, sponsored or otherwise helped to make this year's event a resounding success! Click here for Team photos and more, taken by Richard Cohane and the Pic-cha Sistas. Congratulations to "Walking the Walk" headed up by Shawn MacMaster for winning Top Fundraising Team, "The Wacky Walkers" headed up by Lisa Figueiredo for Best Team Attire, and the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church team "Standing on the Side of Love" (pictured above) for Best Team Name.
MVMMS AssemblyPeer Power: From Bystanders to Allies
MAAV was proud to participate in the Melrose Veteran Memorial Middle School's first-ever "Acts of Kindness Summit," a week-long series of presentations designed to prevent bullying and promote respect. MAAV Director Rebecca Mooney showed a PSA from Sweden and helped students brainstorm strategies for bystanders to become allies, such as distracting the bully, speaking up, telling a trusted adult, or befriending the target. MAAV Training Specialist Alice Wadley and members of the Student Action Board helped lead the assembly, with several students sharing personal stories of bullying where bystanders made a difference. Click here to learn more about MAAV's approach to bullying prevention. Contact us for more information about bullying prevention trainings for students, staff and parents.
SnowmanEnd-of-Year Donations
 
Please consider the Melrose Alliance Against Violence when making a holiday or end-of-year donation. We are a small organization that does a lot with a little! Read the Holiday Letter from MAAV's Board of Directors & staff and learn how your gift can truly make a difference.  
 

We deeply appreciate your support and wish everyone a joyous & peaceful holiday season!