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The lazy, hazy days of
summer are quickly approaching! School is almost out; and
soon many of us will be off on vacations, enjoying the beaches, and
bar-b-quing with friends and family.
Work at Avalon continues as we attempt to
break the "Cycle of Violence". Because of your
support, we are empowering survivors and making
great strides! Hampton Roads is bucking national
trends and seeing a decrease in certain crimes.
However, the incidence of rape is on the rise. There
is still much to be done and there is something you
can do to help our staff help our women in their "Empowerment
Walk". If you happen to be in town in the upcoming weeks,
there are numerous ways in which you can make a difference.
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Sexual Assault on the Rise
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Avalon is in need of
child care volunteers in the upcoming weeks while residents and
staff undergo Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training. A
minimum of 3-4 volunteers are requested for each
date.
Monday,
06/11/07
6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday,
06/13/07 6:00-8:00
PM
Monday,
06/18/07
6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, 06/20/07
6:00-8:00
PM
Monday,
06/25/07 6:00-8:00
PM
Saturday, 06/30/07
10:00-1:00
PM
Feeling
handy? Avalon is in need
of a volunteer handy-person 1-2 x per month for general upkeep and
odd jobs at the Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing apartments.
Grounds upkeep is not needed. Individuals from groups and/or civic organizations are welcome to share
responsibilities within a set schedule arrangement.
Contact:
Carmen Blair @ 258-5022 or carmen@avaloncenter.org
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Avalon has entered into a new partnership with
The Wardrobe, an "upscale resale" How can you help? Clean out
your closets and look for those "special" items you've been hanging
on to for too long. Maybe they just don't fit anymore. Maybe
you wore them once for a special occasion. Donate them to
Avalon, a 501(c)3 agency, for a tax deductible contribution.
Then Avalon will consign them at The Wardrobe.
How does this help domestic violence
survivors? Profits received from the sale of these
pieces will be put into an account which will be used for housing
down payments, utility deposits, or other moving expenses for the
women at Avalon's shelter who are making the transition to their own
permanent homes. Contact: Erin Pitre @ 258-5022 or
erin@avaloncenter.org for more information or to
make a donation for the project
Mark your
calendars for July 23rd for the "official launch". Join
us for an evening of raffles, hors' devours, and special
sales!
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Planning Ahead
Fall may seem quite a way off, but as your
social, faith-based, civic, or school group sets its
calendar of future events, remember that
Avalon's Speakers' Bureau is available.
Outreach presentations can be tailored to suit any audience or time
constraint. A variety of topics are offered--Domestic
Violence and Sexual Assault Dynamics, Power & Control and
Special Populations, Developing a Safety Plan, Domestic
Violence & Workplace Implications, Healthy
Relationships, and Active Listening are some
examples. Email info@avaloncenter.org to reserve your date and
time.
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