December 2015
In This Issue
She is your sister, your daughter, your mother, your friend.



She lives right here in Placer County.
 
Will you help her?
2015 Sad FactsSF
In the last 12 months, Stand Up Placer has helped:

177 adults and their children flee from life-threatening violence to theSafe House

Provide 8436 safe bed nights

41 sexual assault victims receive advocacy and support 

187 survivors through the civil court process 

10 human trafficking victims seek help and safety 

2500 callers on our 24-hour crisis line (800.575.5352)

600 calls  for assistance from local law enforcement.

Domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking are not just crimes that happen to someone else. 

1 in 3 female homicide victims die at the hands of a current or former intimate partner

3 in 10 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical domestic violence in their lifetimes

1 in 5 women and 1 in 33 men will be victims of rape

1,200
human trafficking cases in California in the last 12 months
Stand Up Placer provides:

24 hour confidential Crisis Line - 800.575.5352

 

Emergency Shelter for victims and their children

 

24 hour Sexual Assault Response Team

 

Individual crisis intervention services, therapy and advocacy

 

Legal advocacy

 

Rapid re-housing

 

Food, clothing and personal necessities

 

Translation services for non-English speakers
New Volunteer Coordinator Position
Kristina Darte has assumed the new Volunteer Coordinator position at Stand Up Placer.  

In her new role Kristina has great  ideas on how to better serve our fabulous volunteers and how to improve Recruitment, Recognition and Retention.

Expect to hear more from her soon.

 
Vacant Positions
We have a number of vacancies to fill.
Check out the job listings on our website for openings and descriptions.

 

We are truly blessed that our community do such a fantastic job of coming together to bring peace, hope, warmth and joy during the holiday season to survivors and their children.  

This is the season when many celebrate birth and life and here at Stand Up Placer we are privileged that every day we save lives and help families begin a new life.

2015 has been a time of transition at Stand Up Placer and we are ever grateful for your support.  Our foundation is stronger than ever as we continue to add skills and expertise to the team. The demand for our services continues unabated and your continued support is very much appreciated. Thank You.
 
Please join us in making this a most wonderful year, knowing that your gift will make a huge difference in the lives of survivors and their children.

From all of us at Stand Up Placer we wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy and safe 2016.
Holiday Events and Parties for Survivors and Children HE

We have been blessed this year by an outpouring of support for our survivors and their children.  The following organizations have put in a great deal of time and effort to bring joy to residents of our Safe House and our Transitional Housing populations:
  1. The Rotary Club of Auburn
  2. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
  3. National Charity League
  4. Eastern Star organization
  5. Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalist Church
These events bring such joy to our survivor families. They are very much appreciated.  
 

Upcoming EventsUE
Save the following dates for two great sponsorship events, early next year:
  • February 29, 2016 to see Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City
  • February 26, 2016 Godspell, opening night performance by Placer Community Theater
More news to follow soon.
Recent FundingRF
Stand Up Placer has recently received funding from the following benefactors:
Wells Fargo
US Bank
United Way (Financial Coaching Grant) Placer Community Foundation Funds - funds to purchase new beds for our Safe House

Our appreciation is boundless.  THANK YOU!

A letter of appreciation from one of our survivor families can be found HERE.
Stand Up Placer Thrift BoutiqueTB - Now Open

We kicked off the month by opening our new thrift store in downtown Roseville at:
 
141 Riverside Ave, Roseville

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12-5pm

Donations are accepted during business hours!
Call for assistance: 916-865-4329

Community Partners Update CP
Stand Up Placer is privileged to work and collaborate with many partners in our community.
 
This year we have embarked on a program to better integrate our services with key populations and service providers:
  1. Children's System of Care/Family and Children's Services - we are partnering as an integrated team member offering comprehensive services to children and youth family members.
  2. Sierra College - we are partnering with the college to promote and provide a rape crisis center on campus.
  3. Law Enforcement - we are partnering with local law enforcement services to provide better support on-scene and provide more immediate help.
Star WarsSW
We recently launched a campaign to raise funds to send our shelter children to see Star Wars for Christmas!! 

This "Star Wars Experience" includes; movie tickets, popcorn and drinks, photo booth (Star Wars themed), and action figures.
Let's make this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for these shelter children.
To donate, click HERE
End-Of-Year Appeal EOY
 
Please consider making your most generous gift of the year to provide vital services that help survivors rebuild their lives:

  • $1500 supports a family with the services they need to begin the path to recovery
  • $300 provides one night in the Safe House and emergency assistance
  • $250 provides a week of therapy to a survivor or child
  • $175 provides a week of transitional housing
  • $100 provides job interview preparation and clothing
  • $25 provides transportation to and from a medical appointment
To view the contents of our End-Of-Year Appeal letter, click HERE
Remember, if you consider a donation to Stand Up Placer you have chosen to celebrate 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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