Congratulations to our 2014 TCS NYC Marathon team for collectively raising over 50% of the team fundraising goal! They have 5 weeks left to raise the remaining 50% -- let's get to work!
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
October Breakfast Artist: Jovan Martinez
We are honored to have Jovan Martinez speak and perform at our October Breakfast! Jovan is a poet and former Relationship Abuse Prevention Program peer leader. Jovan won the 2012 Rap 4 RAPP contest to raise awareness about our Teen RAPP program.
Come see Jovan at Transforming Lives Through the Arts!
In the meantime, watch her winning Rap 4 RAPP:
Come see Jovan at Transforming Lives Through the Arts!
In the meantime, watch her winning Rap 4 RAPP:
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Remembering Why We Run
On November 2nd, the CADV Marathon team will run a combined 131 miles in the TCS NYC Marathon. For our team, this is more than just a race -- each runner has committed to fundraise $3,000 for the Center's Relationships Are Elementary program.
Learn more about the team and support them here.
We'd like to stop and reflect on why our runners have spent these past months working so hard. While training to complete 26.2 miles next Sunday, our runners simultaneously raised funds to support the Center's Relationships Are Elementary program.
RAE arms third, fourth, and fifth graders with the tools they need to avoid becoming victims or perpetrators of teen relationship abuse and bullying. The earlier we reach students, from both violent and non-violent homes, the better chance we have for laying the groundwork for healthy relationships.
We run because we believe that youth-based prevention programs are the solution to stop domestic violence in the future. We hope you'll support our marathon runners in solidarity with that belief.
Learn more about the team and support them here.
We'd like to stop and reflect on why our runners have spent these past months working so hard. While training to complete 26.2 miles next Sunday, our runners simultaneously raised funds to support the Center's Relationships Are Elementary program.
RAE arms third, fourth, and fifth graders with the tools they need to avoid becoming victims or perpetrators of teen relationship abuse and bullying. The earlier we reach students, from both violent and non-violent homes, the better chance we have for laying the groundwork for healthy relationships.
We run because we believe that youth-based prevention programs are the solution to stop domestic violence in the future. We hope you'll support our marathon runners in solidarity with that belief.
October Breakfast Artist & Panelist: Ewa Grochowska
A potter, sculptor, and domestic violence awareness activist, Ewa is committed to helping others achieve a life free from abuse. Her organization, Freedom4Ewa, donates time and supplies to children living in domestic violence shelters. Proceeds from her pottery support these endeavors.
Ewa says,
"Creating art allows children to express their emotions in a positive way. It gives them control of something in their life, and it gives them something to be proud of."
Ewa says,
"Creating art allows children to express their emotions in a positive way. It gives them control of something in their life, and it gives them something to be proud of."
Come learn about Ewa's work and see her beauitful pieces at Transforming Lives Through the Arts!
Click here to learn more about Ewa.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
October Breakfast Artist: Sue Rock Originals
We're thrilled to have Sue Rock Originals at our October Breakfast! Sue Rock Originals will display textile arts and photos of Center participants.
Sue Rock Originals provides sewing and textile arts workshops for the survivors in the Center's Spanish Speaking Support Group. Sue explains,
"Women come to our textile arts studio and learn to sew, knit, embroider, crochet, and create their own clothing. The women obtain wonderful skills, but more importantly, a sense of hope."
Come see Sue Rock Originals' textile arts at Transforming Lives Through the Arts!
Read more about Sue Rock Originals here.
Sue Rock Originals provides sewing and textile arts workshops for the survivors in the Center's Spanish Speaking Support Group. Sue explains,
"Women come to our textile arts studio and learn to sew, knit, embroider, crochet, and create their own clothing. The women obtain wonderful skills, but more importantly, a sense of hope."
Come see Sue Rock Originals' textile arts at Transforming Lives Through the Arts!
Read more about Sue Rock Originals here.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Last Chance for Early Bird Tickets - October Breakfsat
We have a limited number of Early Bird Tickets available through this Tuesday, September 23rd.
The ticket includes a buffet breakfast and general seating access to the panel discussion. All proceeds from ticket sales support the Center's life saving work. We hope to see you there - get your ticket today!
Click Here to purchase tickets.
Click Here to learn more about the breakfast.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Back to School with Backpacks from Saving Angels
Fall is here, and the children living in our shelters are heading back to school. The families fleeing violent homes arrive at our shelters with next to nothing; most children lack backpacks and basic school supplies.
We are deeply grateful for Jennifer Lee and Saving Angels for donating backpacks (filled with school supplies!) to the children living at our shelters. Thank you, Jennifer, for ensuring these children are ready for school!
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