March 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
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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.
Welcome Evelyn, Jami, Ashley and Eddie.

Check out the  job listings on our website for new openings and opportunities.

Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society. The United States has observed it annually throughout the month of March since 1987.

During Women's History Month, we honor the countless women who sacrifice and strive to ensure all people have an equal shot at pursuing their dream.




Our very own Safe House Manager, Denise Lipscomb received The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women.  
The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work.
A few words from her nomination letter:
"Denise has worked for over 20 years in the field of assisting women and children who are victims of domestic or sexual violence. She has held the position of Safe House Manager for Stand Up Placer for over 5 years. 
Denise works hard every day to ensure that every survivor of violence receives trauma informed survivor-centered services. Empowering survivors to make lives of self-determination is her life's work and passion. When victims call who are afraid to make changes in their lives, Denise talks to them about all of their options and gives them the tools necessary to find safety. She supports them when they are not yet ready to leave, and encourages them to understand that when they are ready, she will still be there to support them.  Denise is not afraid to think outside of the box to assist clients and go the extra mile to empower a survivor."

Congratulations Denise, you are a fantastic asset to Stand Up Placer.
Upcoming EventsEvents
Save The Date    


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 tickets now.

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

Spotlight Dancers - returing from last year

Gayle Garbolino-Mojica
Bonnie Gore

Support these dancers by visiting their personal pages at the following location:

Recent Sponsorships Sponsorship
During the last thirty (30) days we have received sponsorship from the following organizations for our upcoming Stand Up & Dance 2016 event on April 29:
  • CPS Human Resource Services
  • Future Automotive Group
  • Mama Bootcamp
  • Placer County Office of Education
  • Placer Law Group, APC
  • Recology Auburn Placer
  • Sutter Health, Sacramento Sierra Region
  • Thunder Valley Casino Resort
  • TRI Commercial
Our appreciation is endless and we look forward to many ongoing relationships.  THANK YOU!
Fundraising Campaigns Campaign








Monthly donations form the backbone of this organization.  We have set ourselves a goal of acquiring 100 recurring donors this year.  Can you help?

Please visit our website here to learn more about ways you can help and how to make an impact today.  

Your support will save lives.
Stand Up Placer is joining more than 500 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 services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

Please save the date. We will be sending more details out soon.

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.
Crisis Intervention Training  CIT
For new staff and volunteers at Stand Up Placer the entire month of February was taken up by Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). 

CIT consists of 65 hours of intense training from both internal subject matter experts and from many collaborative external agencies.  

If you are interested to learn more about this please email volunteercoordinator@standupplacer.org

This CIT certification is approved by the State and establishes that the "privilege of communication" between victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and counselors remains confidential.

Without external agency collaborations we couldn't continue to support our mission.  

Thank you to all who participated in our CIT classes.

Human Trafficking  HT
We were recently awarded a grant by the California Office of Emergency Services to provide a Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program. 

As you can imagine, we are busy finalizing our procedures and putting all support systems in place.   

More details will be forthcoming on this subject in coming months. If you have immediate questions about our Human Trafficking services then please call our office at 530-823-6224 for additional information.
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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