Beginning Sunday, October 13, join the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh in recognizing a Week Without Violence, acknowledging how violence affects individuals, families, and our community as a whole. The Week Without Violence events are all presented in partnership with the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office, the FBI Pittsburgh's Citizens' Academy Alumni Association, and the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Confronting Violence Against Women
Please join The YWCA, CCAC, and collaborating organizations as we gather in Foerster Student Service Center for an educational event examining the local and global impacts of human trafficking. Dr. Mary Burke will present the Keynote Address. This event is open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments served.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 11:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: CCAC Allegheny Campus (Northshore) Foerster Student Service Center, 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh 15212
Eliminating Hate Crime
Learn more about violence and its impact upon communities through the world premier art exhibition ENOUGH: Artists Speak Out. Please join The YWCA and Society for Contemporary Craft for light refreshments, viewing of the exhibition, and a panel discussion by leading violence experts. This event is offered to the public at no charge.
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2013 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh 15222
Click HERE to find more information.
GESTALT INSTITUTE OF CLEVELAND - When A Client Commits Suicide: Effects on the Therapist and Relational Field
Join Girls Coalition member Gina Fitzmartin, MEd, CAC, LPC and Mick Landaiche, PhD, LPC for an experiential workshop that will focus on the therapist's experience of losing a client to suicide, a subject not often talked about and often difficult to talk about. This workshop will provide a safe place to explore what happens to therapists' and counselors' work when a client commits suicide.
WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2013 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
WHERE: Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, 1588 Hazel Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106
FEE: $115 (Register before September 6, 2013 for a discounted rate of $95)
Click HERE for more information about this training,
and to register.
WOMEN FOR A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT - Hungry for Change Film Screening and Pittsburgh Environment and Health Conference
Join Women for a Healthy Environment for two great events this month.
Hungry for Change Screening
In honor of National Food Day, WHE will feature a documentary screening of Hungry for Change, including a panel discussion following the film. The documentary exposes shocking secrets about diet, weightloss, and secrets the food industry doesn't want you to know about - deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: Carnegie Science Center
Click HERE to register
Pittsburgh Environment and Health Conference
What does protecting the environment really mean? What does this have to do with YOU? What does it mean to be green? Join WHE and others in exploring this questions and many more. The links between the environment and health don't just affect individuals, they affect the entire community. The conference will help individuals learn how to live a greener, healthier life using small changes. Includes lunch.
WHEN: Friday, October 25, 2013 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: David Lawrence Convention Center
Space is limited, click HERE to register today.
KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER - Halloween Mayhem
Zombies, puppets, a costume parade, live performances, games and more will fill Kelly STrayhorn for the 5th Annual Halloween Mahem. This day is planned to delight and entertain the whole family. Very special guest Mr. McFeely will join to sign autographs and lead the whole family in the costume parade! So much family fun, it's scary!
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 12:00noon - 4:00pm
WHERE: Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh 15206
Click HERE for more information about this event.
