August 2016

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve Placer County as the Executive Director of Stand Up Placer. Providing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking has been my passion for over 17 years. 

Walking into a person's life during such a traumatic time and providing services and tools that will make the difference between life and death, powerlessness and self-determination, freedom and bondage, is truly humbling work. The team at Stand Up Placer is filled with compassionate loving people who want to empower survivors and save lives.

Stand Up Placer has seen a lot of growth in the last four months. We are really excited about the changes in services provided to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

The California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has recognized Stand Up Placer as one of ten agencies in the state of California designated to provide comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking. This designation was in recognition of the exemplary level and scope of services offered by Stand Up Placer to human trafficking survivors in our county. Our team partners with law enforcement, educators, medical providers and many other agencies to assure that every survivor knows that we are here and able to assist them with their needs.

Stand Up Placer has also expanded our transitional housing vouchers. Our housing program provides between 12-24 months of housing for a survivor escaping violence. Our housing participants doubled between quarter four of 2015 to quarter four of 2016. In the next year it will double again. Housing is a key need for survivors wishing to live a life that is violence free and to achieve goals of self-determination.

This is exciting! You may be reading this and think, "How can I help? How can I be a part of the wonderful work being done in my community?"
There are ways that we encourage involvement. You may want become a financial supporter to Stand Up Placer. One way to do that is to join our monthly giving program. S ign up at  https://standupplacer.networkforgood.com/  and  have your small gift automatically withdrawn from your account each month. This is a painless, quick, easy way for you to impact the work being done at Stand Up Placer.

Alternatively, you can give goods. Our housing clients all need furniture and household items. That old set of pots and pans that you have sitting in the garage could go a long way to helping a survivor provide a meal for their family.

Volunteering is an excellent way to help! Stand Up Placer attempts to match all volunteers with an experience they will be passionate about and that will fulfill a need within the agency. Some positions require previous training but many do not. Please email volunteercoordinator@standupplacer.org for more information. 



For additional information check out our website at StandUpPlacer.org/stand-up-and-run
Sponsorship 
Recent sponsors for our 6th Annual Stand Up and Run Event on October 1st.
                 

Sponsorship is still available - Click here for sponsorship instructions and a signup form.
Vendors 
  
Vendor opportunities are still available - Click here for vendor instructions and a signup form.

Success Stories  SS

Mandy is a 35-year-old female sexual assault survivor.  She was overwhelmed in her search for assistance when she first called Stand Up Placer and so relieved to find out that we had resources to assist her. She shared that she was sexually assaulted repeatedly as a child by her father. She allowed this to continue so he would leave her younger sisters alone. When she was in college she was raped by a stranger and her life has been very difficult since then. 

"I have been in therapy over the years but found myself still struggling with some issues and triggers.  I have been looking for two years for an organization that would understand what I have been though and offer assistance.  It took me two years to find Stand Up Placer and it was well worth the look. This is the beginning of my life and I am very thankful to have Stand Up Placer involved in my healing. I look forward to this new adventure! Thank you again. Ever grateful, Mandy"

Mandy is engaged now and has a very bright future ahead of her. She is receiving individual therapy and enrolled in the Sexual Assault Art Support Group.

Thank you Mandy for letting us share this story.
Volunteer Updates
Thanks to all who completed our volunteer appreciation survey.  We appreciate your honesty and all the feedback provided.

The results give us an opportunity to see how we are doing and give us ideas on how to improve our involvement and communication with volunteers.
On the whole our survey results indicate the following:
  • Our volunteer database needs to be updated.
  • 20% of volunteers are satisfied with the amount of communication, 25% are moderately satisfied while 25% don't think it is enough.
  • 30% of volunteers are satisfied with their involvement while 25% are interested in being more involved.
  • 60% of volunteers prefer quarterly meetings in the evenings and in Roseville.
  • 50% are interested/involved in direct (survivor-centric) programs and are CIT trained, and 20% are interested in administrative and outreach opportunities. 
  • From survey comments it appears that we need to do a better job at recognizing the great work you all do, improve communication and provide more opportunities to connect.
Thank you again for your honesty.  

A testimonial from a long time volunteer.
As a volunteer for Stand Up Placer, I often have direct contact with clients who are in the middle of terrible trauma. I can see the relief in their eyes when they realize that someone is there to help them and give them the dignity and respect they deserve. It's very satisfying and rewarding to know that you have made a difference in their lives and in the lives of their children. The staff and other volunteers at Stand Up Placer are wonderful to work with. They have such a heart for their clients and often go above and beyond the call of duty. While the work I do with clients in crisis is very important, I also enjoy working at community outreach events, fundraising events, and teaching workshops. It's important for me to know that I have the ability to change the way our community views and reacts to domestic and sexual violence - Charles

Volunteers Needed for Stand Up and Run event.
We are looking for volunteers to help with planning and logistics for the upcoming run and also those willing to help on the day of the event.

Whether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, we need your help and support.  We simply can't do it without you.
 
Call today at 530.823.6224 or email our  volunteercoordinator@standupplacer.org 
Government funding for emergency shelters is being reduced.


Until domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking are eliminated in Placer County, we need help to ensure that victims have a safe place to escape their violent environments.

When you support Stand Up Placer, you are providing a safe space, therapy, life skills, legal advocacy, peace of mind and a lifeline for a brighter and safer future.

Will you help?
Volunteers and the great work done by our volunteers is the lifeblood of our organization. Without your help we could not complete our mission.

There are many opportunities to get involved and in many different ways at Stand Up Placer.

These are just a few of the opportunities available to help:
  • Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Advocate
  • Crisis Line Counselor
  • Life Skills Instructors
  • Court Advocate
  • Legal Support / Attorney / Paralegal
  • Group Facilitator
  • Child Play Specialist
  • Community Outreach Presenter
  • Event and Fundraising Associates
  • Grant Writing
  • Database Analyst
  • Newsletter Contributor
  • Thrift Store Associates
  • Office Clerical Associates
  • Maintenance and Facility Repair
If interested,  please call 530.823.6224 or email us here
Sadly, Allison Hoyman-Browe, is leaving us this month. 

Allison is leaving us this fall to pursue a Masters in Social Work at Portland State University. She is excited to continue her work on linguistically inclusive, trauma informed, empowerment based programs and is extremely grateful for the experience she has gained at Stand Up Placer.

We wish her all the best and hope that our paths will cross again in the non-too-distant future.

If you are interested in learning more about the vacancy Allison is leaving please visit our employment page here.
Check out the  job listings on our website for new openings and opportunities.  It is constantly being updated.

DONATE
Remember, if you consider a  donation to Stand Up Placer you have chosen to save a life.  
 
Sincerely,

" Saving lives by empowering survivors and educating communities to stand up to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking"
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