Subject:
News from Avalon
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Avalon is committed
to intervening in and reducing the incidence of
domestic violence and sexual assault. In order to
achieve this mission, Avalon offers shelter,
advocacy, education and support to survivors and
fosters awareness and prevention by educating the
community.
Serving Williamsburg,
James City County, York County and Upper Poquoson
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Child Abuse Awareness
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Preventing Child Abuse &
Neglect 
The Child Abuse Awareness Month designation
began in 1983. Child welfare
advocates dedicated the month of April to
increasing public awareness about the need to keep
kids safe. Today, though,
the prevention initiative has expanded.
April is an opportunity for communities across the
country to come together to keep children safe
by providing the support families need to
stay together so that they can raise children and
youth to be happy, secure, and stable
adults.
State & Local
Resources
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Women & Girls Wellness
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Raising Awareness in
Virginia 
Why celebrate women's health? Taking care of
one self is important in order to live a
longer, healthier, and happier life. Many
women are the primary caregivers in their
families. It is important to educate our wives,
mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts
and girlfriends about the steps they can take to
improve their health and prevent
disease. When even the simplest
steps are taken to improve health, the results can
be significant and everyone will benefit.
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Crime Victims'
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Working Towards Justice for All
Victims 
April 13-19 is Crime Victims' Rights
Week. Statistics show that 8 out 12
Americans will be victimized by crime at least
once in their lifetime. Victimization of any
kind--family violence, sexual assault, identity
theft, burglary--is painful. Victims frequently
feel helpless, violated, and alone. During this
week, reach out to someone you know who
may be a victim. Let them know
their rights.
Keeping up-to-date on crime statistics
makes you can advocate and catalyst for
change.
In 2005, 23 million
crimes were committed in the
US
Child protective
services nationwide found 899,000 child
victims of abuse or neglect
389,100
woman and 78,180 men were
victimized by an intimate partner
There were 191,670 incidents of
rape and sexual assault
More than 1
million women are stalked
annually
Teens ages
12-19 and yound adults
ages
20-24 experience the highest rate of violent
crime
Support the people and agencies
who turn victims into survivors. Make
an on-line donation that will
directly affect the futures of the women
and children Avalon empowers. * As of release,
Avalon staff are making a positive impact on the
lives of the 10 women and10 children our
Emergency Shelter & Transitional Apartments
are currently
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| Interested in
what Avalon does year round? You can always
visit our website and
on-line calendar
for the most up-to-date
information on the progress of the Workforce
Development Program, volunteer opportunities,
events, advocacy workshops, press releases and
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Tomorrow is Race Day
Join Avalon, Colonial Sports & Colonial
Road Runners 15th
Annual Queens Lake 5K Run/Walk
Registration starts at 7:30 am
1-mile Fun Run at 8:30 am
5K Run/Walk at 9:00 am
$25 race day registration fee -
Children 12 and under only $20
No fee for the Fun Run. T-Shirts while they
last!
All
proceeds to benefit Avalon
Wine Gala
A very limited
number of tickets remain for this
exclusive event at Fresh Market
Tuesday, April 15th from 7:00 pm - 9:00
pm
Hosted by the Charity Tennis Classic
Committee
The Gala includes heavy hors d'oeuvres,
prime rib, shrimp cocktails, wine tasting notes
& discounts for wines being sampled as well as
for future visits.
Tickets only $25 per person
But you have to act fast! Call Erin
Pitre @ 258-5022 now
Fresh Market Williamsburg is at
1303 Jamestown Road (757)
565-1661 |
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Avalon | P.O. Box 1079
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