April 2016
In This Issue
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?
Help
Stand Up Placer provides the following services:

24/7 confidential Crisis Line - 800.575.5352

 

Emergency Shelter for victims and their children

 

Human Trafficking Services

 

24 hour Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

 

Individual crisis intervention services, therapy and advocacy

 

DV/SA/HT therapy and Support Groups

 

Legal advocacy

 

Rapid re-housing

 

Food, clothing and personal necessities

 

Translation services for non-English speakers
GI
Volunteers and the great work done by our volunteers is the lifeblood of our organization. Without their help we could not complete our mission.

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

If interested,  please call 530.823.6224 or email us here
Vacancy
Vacant Positions
We hired some fabulous new people recently to support our Human Trafficking Services.
Welcome Aurora Pettett and Lauren Conklin

Check out the  job listings on our website for new openings and opportunities.
Event Sponsors ES
We have an amazing list of sponsors for this years Stand Up & Dance event:

Waltz Level
Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region
Future Ford Automotive Group

Tango Level
Mama Bootcamp
Placer Law Group
US Bank
Roseville Automall Association
Aerometals

Rumba Level
Placer County Office of Education
Sierra Health Foundation
Thunder Valley
Consolidated Communications Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Tanglewood Consulting
PG&E
Sierra Doctors Medical Group

Foxtrot Level
TRI Commercial Properties
Recology
A.L. Harvey Law
Kistner Insurance Services, LLC
Berta Real Estate
Geralyn Gorshing

In-Kind Sponsors & Vendors
Southwest Airlines
Randy Peters Catering and Events
Rocklin Event Center
David Alvarez Photography
Extreme Productions
Classic Photo Booth Rentals
Soiree Studios
Visions Salon
Final Stage media
Stucki Engravers
Beahm Auction Group
City of Rocklin - Venue
MC John Boyle
Clear Graphics and Printing
Ocean Shore Printing


There are a lot of things happening this month. We are busier than ever.  Please grab a cup of coffee, sit down and relax as you read this very informative newsletter. 

The most exciting event this month is the much anticipated announcement that effective April 1, 2016 Jenny Davidson was appointed to the role of Executive Director at Stand Up Placer. Ms. Davidson takes over from Garth Brooks who has served as Interim Executive Director since August 2015. 
Read more...
Human Trafficking  HT2
We were recently awarded a grant by the California Office of Emergency Services to provide a Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program. 

Our Human Trafficking services began on April 1 with the addition of  our new Human Trafficking Services team - Lauren Conklin, Human Trafficking Services Coordinator and Aurora Pettett, Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist.

These wonderful new fun additions to the team have already made an impact in the community and will be instrumental in expanding services for survivors and expanding outreach efforts for human trafficking in Placer County.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Stand Up Placer has played a big part in events throughout the county. The following calendar of events will give you a good overview of our activities during the month.  Our Sexual Assault Services Team, led by Amy M has been very busy.
Out at the State Capitol participating with the Crime Victims United 26th annual Victims March on the Capitol we were educating the community about sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking and the services that Stand Up Placer provides.
Stand Up Placer is joining 569 other nonprofits on May 3rd to participate in the Big Day of Giving.


From midnight to midnight on May 3rd we are asking you to consider making an online donation ($25 minimum) to support our survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

Visit us online here to make a donation on May 3rd.

To get all of our daily updates, success stories and more, please "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StandUpPlacer and share with all of your friends.
Stand Up & Dance is April 29th Dance



On April 29, 2016 we are hosting our annual Stand Up and Dance 2016 event at the Rocklin Event Center at 2650 Sunset Blvd. Rocklin, CA 95677.

Tickets for this event are almost sold out.   Buy now.

This years Placer County Star Dancers are:
Allison Harvey
 Carolyn Metzker
Derrick Phelps
 Grace Kamphefner
Jennifer Montgomery
 Karen Nelson
Rachel Hills
 Cheryl Queral
Eddie Posadas
 Elena Michel

Pick your favorite and support their fundraising efforts by visiting their personal page at the following location:
You will also find fun and fabulous videos of our dancers.
 Denim Day is April 27, 2016.
The Denim Day campaign was originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Since then, wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. 
 On May 17, 2016, Stand Up Placer will be joining the STOP Human Trafficking panel discussion at 6 pm at the Auburn State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way.

On May 20th, Friends of Auburn Library's NOON program will feature a Stand Up Placer presentation on  Human Trafficking.
Recent Support Support
 
In support of Stand Up Placer, Subaru "Shared the Love" earlier this month and donated over $15,000 through their "Share the Love" campaign. Subaru chose Stand Up Placer as their hometown charity and it was a huge success.
Thank you Subaru.
Volunteer Opportunities  VOL
Stand Up Placer is able to provide many of its services through the support of community members who generously give their time to volunteer.

If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer, Stand Up Placer is the place for you.  No matter where your talents, abilities, and interests lie, we can help you find a rewarding and meaningful experience assisting the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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
  • Newsletter Contributor
  • Thrift Store Associates
  • Office Associates
  • Maintenance and repair
  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. 
Give us a call today at 530.823.6224 or email our  volunteercoordinator@standupplacer.org  
and find out how you can change a life
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 and sexual violence"
Stand Up Placer | 530-823-6224 | newsletter@standupplacer.org  | http://www.standupplacer.org
P.O. Box 5462
Auburn, CA 95604

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