Inside: Give BIG, AJ Dillon, Parenting Classes & more...
February, 2022
Project Protect Newsletter
Greetings!
There has been a lot of excitement happening at Family Services this past month. Excitement that YOU can be a part of in February, as we take part in Give BIG Green Bay, Feb 23-24, 2022!
Inside this issue you'll also find volunteer opportunities, a heartwarming donation from one of the Packers' star running backs, and some truly FANTASTIC workshops for parents and caregivers that you may want to check out.
I hope this month's Project Protect Newsletter will help you feel a bit closer to our mission and even more connected to the resources we provide.
Happy February!
Get Involved: Give BIG Green Bay
Family Services will raise funds for its Sexual Assault Center during Give BIG Green Bay, a
With your help, we can Protect sexual assault survivors from further trauma and harm. Read more
WATCH THE ANNOUNCEMENT
DONATION SPOTLIGHT
There's a sweet reason behind AJ Dillon's recent donation of $10,000 to our Willow Tree Child Advocacy Center and the children we serve there. Find out what he said about the gift in our full blog article! Read More
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Sexual Assault Center of Family Services is experiencing a shortage of volunteer advocates in Brown County.
At least 10 additional volunteer advocates are needed to help answer calls to the center's 24-hour hotline on nights and weekends to ensure that no call goes unanswered.No experience is necessary but volunteers must be over the age of 18. Training will be provided at no cost.
You can find a listing and full descriptions of all of our parenting classes and workshops on our website. View Workshops
Love & Logic: Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun™
Thursdays, Feb 3-17
Offered In-Person and Online
This 3-session workshop offers practical techniques for raising responsible kids! Learn discipline with your children without losing their love & respect (or your sanity). Effective communication, choices and consequences are the foundation of this program for positive learning & growth of your children.
These workshops are for parents who want to prepare for or are experiencing the changes of teenage development and want to help prepare their preteens & teens to survive & thrive in society. Attend one, two or more!
Feb 22 Link- Building Courage & Redirecting Misbehavior
March 1 Link - Drugs, Sexuality & Violence: Reducing Risks, Part 1
March 8 Link- Drugs, Sexuality & Violence: Reducing Risks, Part 2
COMMUNITY EVENTS
As a proud member of the Brown County Coordinated Community Response Team's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, we invite you to please join us for the 2022 Implicit Bias Conferencehosted by Prevea Health!
Alonzo Kelly of Kelly Leadership Group LLC is a member of the Family Services' Board of Directors and will be among this year's presenters.
2022 Implicit Bias Conference (Virtual)
Thursday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This conference is designed to benefit the general public, health professionals and supporters of victims of sexual and domestic violence.
Monthly Giving | Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
Monthly contributions help sustain our mission. As a Protector of Family Services, your steady stream of support will Protect, Heal and Care for the people of Northeast Wisconsin! You can make small gifts to Family Services throughout the year...
