Happy Holidays from your friends at VAP!

Early Bird Ticket Special

Surprise! Our Mardi Gras Gala ticket sales are now OPEN! From now until February 1, 2022, take advantage of the extra savings and secure your spot at our Mardi Gras Gala today!

On Saturday, March 5, 2022 we will spend an evening reminiscing about the celebratory times at The Tangier while creating new and lasting memories! Guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, an open bar, and live & silent auctions, while helping us reach our fundraising goal of $150,000. The Quaker Station venue may be new, but our Bourbon Street extravaganza will remain the same lively event as always.

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The Annual Angel Tree Ceremony was held on Monday, December 6, 2021. Family, friends, and community members came together to honor the memory of those lost to violence in Summit County. We were fortunate to have Velma Slayton of M.O.M.S & D.A.D.S as our keynote speaker and Akron Freedom Recovery Choir as our performance artists. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, donated, and worked to make this event happen.

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Artisan Coffee is hosting a fundraiser for VAP on January 19, 2022 from 4:00PM to 9:00PM! Pop in to get your afternoon/evening pick-me-up and just say that you'd like to support VAP with your order. Artisan Coffee is donating 30% of the sales from food and drinks back to our organization! We are so grateful to the team over at Artisan Coffee for supporting our agency!

The Essentials of Victim Advocacy

January 4-7, 2022

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Location

137 S. Main Street, Suite 301

Akron, Ohio 44308

The Essentials of Victim Advocacy is the only nationally approved comprehensive online and in-person training of its kind, offered in the state of Ohio, for assisting individuals in becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate.

Participants who complete this 40 hour course will become equipped to use NOVA’s (National Organization for Victim Assistance) crisis intervention model to assist individuals impacted by victimization or traumatic events. Additionally, participants will increase their knowledge about the judicial system, victims’ rights as well as resources available for both victims and the advocate providing the service.

Victim Assistance Program (VAP), the leading expert in crisis intervention for victims of crime and trauma in Northeast Ohio, is growing! As one of the first victim services agencies established in the United States, we are driven to expand the blueprint our founder established in 1972. We are always advancing, always changing, and always thinking of new ways to help victims of crime and trauma. If you are passionate about using your expertise to help create a world where all victims are healed, please apply today!

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The Annual VAP Secret Santa Gift Exchange has begun and staff are LOVING their gifts so far.

'Tis the Season: Plus A BONUS gift for you!

With your continued kindness, Victim Assistance Program will serve over 5,000 individuals and families in crisis this year. In these unprecedented and tumultuous times, the safety and security of Summit County residents is more important than ever. According to state and national statistics, there is 1 new victim of crime or violence every 27 minutes in our local community.

This holiday, you can give the life-saving gift of safety, stability, and hope for thousands of local survivors of crime and trauma today. Through the end of 2021, you can claim a tax deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made to charitable organizations. Learn more at irs.gov.

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Acme Fresh Market shoppers, we are coming up on the end of the Acme Cashback Program for the year so make sure to rack up those last few receipts! Your purchases of store brands will earn us 5% cash back, which helps us reach and serve our clients. How does it work?

Buy store brand at your local Acme Fresh Market and save your register receipts dated from August 5, 2021 - December 25, 2021. Invite your family and friends, too!
Place your receipts in our envelopes, located at all of our office locations, by January 25th or you can mail us your receipts!

Victim Assistance Program

137 S. Main Street, Suite 300

Akron, OH 44308

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Amazon shoppers, did you know that your purchases could be supporting VAP? There are a few ways to help!

Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases. Just select Victim Assistance Program as your charitable organization to get started!
Check out our Amazon Wishlist to help victims of crime and trauma as they transition into safety. All items donated will directly assist victimized families as they navigate the aftermath of crime and trauma.

Do you have old cell phones taking up space in the junk drawer? You're in luck! We are collecting old, broken, or damaged wireless devices. All of the items are professionally wiped or recycled and all proceeds will support victims of crime and trauma. Drop off your devices at our collection boxes at our 5 locations or coordinate bulk drop-off by calling 330.376.7022 ext. 212!