 CHILDREN'S SUPPORT GROUP NOW OFFERED Operation Care is now offering support and intervention to children affected by domestic violence. The group is held Tuesdays at Operation Care, 619 New York Ranch Rd. Jackson, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Children are made to feel safe and can talk with other children to know that they are not alone and that they have a right to live a violence free lifestyle. |
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Donation Options
Donate Online
Monthly Credit Card debits
Set up an endowment or bequest
Donate a car/boat/plane
Donate your old cell phones
orconsider making a donation to Operation Care in honor or in memory of a loved one. A gift card will be mailed to the person you honor in recognition of your contribution. This is a wonderful way to recognize a friend or family member while providing hope to those most vulnerable in our county.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
First Annual 5K Purple Soldier Neon Fun Run/Walk | | Operation Care's Executive Director Tammie Crabtree prepares for the Purple Soldier Neon Fun Run/Walk |
Help kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Join our efforts to end domestic violence in our community! On Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Operation Care is hosting its first annual 5K Purple Soldier Neon Fun Run/Walk. Join in the fun and become a purple soldier...any man, women, or child that stands up against violence. The Neon Run will be an illuminating experience! Participants will complete the run/walk in the dark using glow accessories and glow in the dark paint. Participants are encouraged to go all out and decorate themselves with glow in the dark attire.
Registration for the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Race start time is at 7:00 p.m. Plenty of fun for all ages! Cost of the event is $10 for adults and FREE for children 18 and under. T-shirts are available for participants while supplies last!
Click here for a Pre-registration form Download event flyer here
Watch Operation Care's Facebook page for up-to-date information.
Join in the fun....and RUN PURPLE SOLDIERS, RUN...or walk to fight against Domestic Violence.
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Watch for additional DV Awareness Month activities:
Cycle of Violence:
Operation Care will present the 3D Exhibit of The Cycle of Violence, open to the public from October 14th-October 25th. The exhibit is a multi-sensory experience, giving the public an opportunity to see, hear, and experience domestic violence from the child's perspective. This is intended to increase awareness about the effects of domestic violence on the victim, family members, friends, and the community. The exhibit is located at 619 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson CA 95642 and will be available to Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any question please call 209.223.2897. 
Purple Ribbon Baskets:
Be on the lookout for Purple Ribbon Baskets! Baskets will be located at various locations around Amador County. Each basket is filled with free purple bracelets, ribbons, and stickers. We encourage you to wear these items in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and increasing awareness of domestic violence in our community. If you are interested in having a basket at your local business, please call (209) 223-2897.
Purple People:
L ook for the purple people around Amador County during the month of October. These life-sized silhouettes are a visual representation of the domestic violence victims we serve. We hope that by placing the silhouettes throughout the county, we will increase awareness to our community and help victims to know they are not alone.
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Where to go for Help
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 911 or call the 24-hour crisis line at 209-223-2600 or (800) 675-3392. Operation Care provides safe shelter for women, men, and children, as well as counseling, support services, crisis intervention, education, and referrals. For more information, to make a contribution, or to volunteer your services, please call 209-223-2897.
More about Domestic Violence:
Operation CareMary Kay Foundation Blue Shield Against Violence Avon Foundation Speak Out Against Violence California Partnership to End Domestic Violence:
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