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I have always found it interesting that October is both Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both issues are very important, and when either touches a woman, the effects are devastating for her, her family, and her friends. We have been able to make great strides on both these fronts in recent years, but domestic violence still occurs far too often. Over 3.7 million women are victims of domestic violence every year--that's 15 times the number of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Like breast cancer, domestic violence is not exclusive to women. Although 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence, 1 in 7 men will also become victims. Rates of victimization are even higher in the LGBTQ community.
No one
should ever be subjected to domestic violence. You can make a difference:
- Store our Crisis Line number, 800-575-5352, on your phone.
- Offer non-judgmental support to loved ones who disclose domestic violence and help them to connect with Stand Up Placer.
- Take part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.
- Consider making a donation to Stand Up Placer to help us provide critical services for survivors and their children.
You probably know one or more friends, family members, or co-workers who are survivors, even if you're not aware of it yet. What will you do when a friend or loved one confides their personal struggle with domestic violence? I'm asking you to take a stand today.
Sincerely,
Jenny Davidson
Executive Director
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Our 6th annual run on October 1 was the kickoff event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at Stand Up Placer. Runners, walkers, volunteers and staff enjoyed a crisp fall morning at the Roseville Sculpture Park. Runners supported survivors while taking in the scenic Miner's Ravine Trail. A few highlights include:
Registration and Awards
Vendors
Warm-ups
10K Start and Finish
5K Start and Finish
Thank you to our Sponsors!
To view our full photo gallery and race results,
click here.
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We have recently received donations from the following partners:
Thank you to the
Mary Kay Foundation for our $20,000 grant. These unrestricted funds will help us to continue to maintain critical services and programs for domestic violence survivors in Placer County.
Thank you to the
Auburn Lyon Real Estate office for your $5,000 donation. The office contributed from their earnings and voted to make Stand Up Placer their charity of choice this year.
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The holidays can be a very bittersweet time for survivors at Stand Up Placer, but you can help to make them brighter. Survivors' families are often in turmoil at the time of year when they want to maintain a sense of stability in their children's lives. Many survivors do not have the means to celebrate the holidays with their children. They may be too far away from extended family to visit, or it may be unsafe for them to visit extended family.
Donations of food, family dinners, and gift cards for grocery stores are most welcome at Thanksgiving.
Survivors celebrate winter holidays from many faith traditions at Stand Up Placer. You can help to make the holidays special with your gifts:
- Sponsor a family (gifts for the family members, gift cards, or a pre-ordered holiday dinner)
- Donate an individual gift for a child or survivor
- Give the gift of healing--host a holiday party and collect donations to support services to help survivors reclaim their lives.
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Staff Additions and Changes
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We have had a number of additions and staffing changes in the past few months. Please welcome our new staff members:
Crisis Counselor Coordinator
Adrienne Acosta
Thrift Store Manager
Kim Bayer
Advocacy Specialist
Angelica Bowman
Thrift Store Associate
Evelyn Chartier
Crisis Counselors
Shalini Chatterjee
Bernadette Fish
Wendy Gordon
Deborah Livengood
Receptionist, Roseville Office
Richard Martin
Housing Coordinator
Daniella Moreno
Therapist
Rikki Silver
Human Trafficking Therapist
Nina Strom
Several staff members have new duties or have moved to different departments. Please congratulate them on their new positions:
Louise Czopek
Previously serving as a part-time contract Grant Writer, Louise became a full-time Development and Proposal Coordinator.
Kristina Darte
Kristina has been our Volunteer Coordinator and joined the Human Trafficking Team as a Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist.
Sherry Douden
Sherry was a contracted Clinincal Supervisor and recently joined our staff as Director of Clinical Programs.
Kelly Ormosen
Formerly an MFT Trainee, Kelly has joined our therapy staff as an MFT Intern.
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Success Stories
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We received this anonymous note from a survivor. This person speaks to the heart of what we do and what we hope to accomplish during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
"Today...
Today I am stronger than yesterday...
Smarter than last week...
More confident than last month...
And more prepared than last year...
For Today I Am A Survivor!
And tomorrow I'll be stronger...
I'll be smarter next week...
I'll be more confident next month...
And I'll be even more prepared next year!"
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This month, we would like to recognize all the volunteers whose contributions to the 6th Annual Stand Up and Run were key to the success of the event. Stand Up Placer would not be able to do events without their help.
We would like to give a special shout-out to three run volunteers who went above and beyond the call. All three attended all the run committee meetings and stepped up to help with the event management.
Dianna Duran
Dianna volunteered to manage the run registration and check-in for the event day. She prepared the site materials and shirts, wrote a registration script, trained the event volunteers, and made sure registration ran smoothly on the morning of the run.
Keara Donahue and Charles Schutt
Keara and Charles offered super support for site logistics. They helped with sign needs, event set-up and break-down and transport of the many items needed on-site.
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.
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We have a number of programs happening in the service offices. Some require preregistration, and others are drop-in:
- Sexual Exploitation Identification for Parents--This mini-series will be held over the course of one month and will serve as an educational opportunity for parents whose children are already in "the life" or whom are at risk of being trafficked. The class will take place at the Roseville service office, 775 Sunrise Ave, Suite 160. Contact Amy or Lauren for more information or to sign up, 916-773-7273.
- Human Trafficking Support Group--Wednesday, Human Trafficking drop-in center, Roseville service office, 775 Sunrise Ave, Suite 160. Contact Amy for more information, 916-773-7273.
- Teen Sexual Assault Art Therapy Group--Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 pm, Roseville service office, 775 Sunrise Ave, Suite 200. This is an ongoing class. Contact Susan or Amy to sign up or for more information, 916-773-7273.
- Adult Sexual Assault Art Therapy Group--Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 pm, Roseville service office, 775 Sunrise Ave, Suite 200. Contact Susan or Amy to sign up or for more information, 916-773-7273.
- Auburn--Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm, 11985 Heritage Oaks, Suite 200, 530-885-0443
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Roseville--
Tuesday 11:30 am - 1:00 pm,
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm,
775 Sunrise Ave, Suite 160,
916-773-7273
- College Prep--Wednesday, November 16th, 11:00 am, Roseville service office,775 Sunrise Ave. Suite 160, 916-773-7273,
- Employment Prep--Roseville service office, 775 Sunrise Ave, Suite160, 916-773-7273
- Tuesday, November 8th at 11:00 am--Effective Communication
- Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:00 am--Resume Creation
- Tech Safety--Every Other Friday Starting November 4th 10:00-11:00 am, Roseville Service Office, 775 Sunrise Avenue, Suite. 160, 916-773-7273
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We need help in the following areas:
- Child Advocates for the service offices during group sessions and training classes
- DVERT Team members to be on call and assist with domestic violence calls
- Crisis Line staffing
- Support Group facilitation
- Development projects.
W
hether you have a lot of time to give or just a little, we need your help and support. To help, call today at 530.823.6224 or email our
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October 20, 2016 Go Purple! Wear Purple to Support DVAM #DVAM #StandUpPlacer.
October 21, 2016 Donate New Pillows, New Bedding, New Towels, New/Used Kitchen Utensils, New/Used Pots and Pans and New/Used household Goods.
October 25, 2016 Share Your Story! How has Stand Up Placer Helped you #StandUpPlacer.
October 28, 2016 Donate children's toys and games to one of our service offices or thrift store.
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Check out the
job listings
on our website for new openings and opportunities. It is constantly being updated.
We are currently looking for the following people to join our team:
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Visit our Thrift Boutique at 141 Riverside Avenue in Roseville for great bargains on clothing and household items.
For store times, contact information and location check out the webpage at:
We have Halloween costumes on sale. Lots of new and gently used clothing at LOW-LOW PRICES.
Used items can be donated at the Thrift Boutique - please call ahead if you have a large donation.
Winter Holidays are just around the corner. Holiday-themed decor and winter clothing donations are most welcome.
All funds raised from the Thrift Store benefit survivors. Our survivors also receive vouchers to shop at the Thrift Store so can personally pick items to meet their needs.
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Remember, if you consider a
donation to Stand Up Placer you have chosen to save a life.
Sincerely,
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Saving lives by empowering survivors and educating communities to stand up to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking"
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