In This Issue:
October Awareness Month Events Last Chance: Halloween Costume Contest
Only one week left to take advantage of these special offers! Local businesses join together to make a difference for survivors
Survivor Story: New Beginnings
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at Autumn Affair
Schedule a presentation in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October Awareness Month Events Last Chance: Halloween Costume Contest
Come join the movement for safe and healthy relationships in Washington County during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month by showing your support for survivors by attending an event! Many of you got involved in our Autumn Affair (see below), Home Run for Healthy Relationships, Shop for a Cause and Grand Opening events! We’re so excited that many of you were able to join us. There’s one more to go: our Halloween Costume Contest!
Come out on Halloween for our Costume Contest at the Green Dragon, a favorite Portland brewpub (SE 9th & Belmont) with one of the most diverse selections of beers on tap in the city, Saturday, October 31st! Contest starts at 10 PM and ends at 10:30 PM. Winner gets a $100 cash prize, runners-up get fabulous prizes sponsored by the Green Dragon (merchandise, gift certificates, etc.).
No cover to come and cheer for the winners! A donation is suggested to participate in the contest. Must be 21 or over. Don’t have a costume, or you’re too shy? Come out, have fun, and help vote for the winner! We really would love for you to stop by Halloween night to share in the festivities with us! Contact Sarah at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with questions.
Local businesses join together to make a difference for survivors
Looking for a great local business for services that support their community?
Local Businesses Stand Up for Survivors
Marshall Family Chiropractic
6655 SW Hampton St., Ste. 120
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 598-7652
Time Frame: Entire month of October
Special Offer: $100 New Patient Chiropractic Exam
Donation: $50 of which will be donated to DVRC
Special Offer: $100 Program Fee for Weight Loss Clients
Donation: $50 of which will be donated to DVRC
Gladys Walgren of Graceful
Hands Massage
8905 SW Commercial
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 319-8016
Time Frame: Entire month of October
Special Offer: $45 One Hour Massage
Donation: $5 of which will be donated to DVRC
Janie Selby
Grace Associates
Personal and Business Coaching
(503) 701-0587
Time frame: All of October Special Offer: 50% off first
coaching session (normally $70)
Donation to DVRC: 50% of what is collected
Post Net
11575 SW Pacific Hwy.
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 684-3209
Time Frame: Oct. 5- Oct. 12th
Special Offer: 20% off all shipping
Donation: 10% of shipping costs donated to DVRC
Survivor Story: New Beginnings
Baby Gabriel Kala born at Monika’s House Shelter 9/24/2009, photo taken 9/30/09 by Pétale Photographie
“It has taken me to lose every ounce of myself and anything that matters to me to realize I needed help. I was in over my head, I was drowning fast and the waves had no intention of stopping. I needed to make a change for my children and what was left of me. That is when someone threw me a life preserver, my only chance. That life preserver was Monika’s House Shelter. Without word to my abuser, I left Hawaii and escaped to Oregon with my children restored back into my arms. The staff at Monika’s House has been like a lighthouse in the middle of a storm. I am learning my children and I deserve a happy life free from domestic violence, and I have the power to make positive decisions no matter what happens around me.
On September 24th I gave birth to the child of my abuser. The sun rays that poured into the birth room window that day appeared to dance and sing with promise the affirmations of joy, hope and safety my new son will experience. I named my son Gabriel (God is my strength) Kala (Hawaiian for sun). Because of Monika’s House, Gabriel will never fall victim to the terrors my other children faced from my abuser. Gabriel will not be stolen from me as promised, he will never hear the paralyzing promise of death from his father, Gabriel will never experience the darkness and hopelessness the other children and I felt. Gabriel’s future is filled with bright dreams and opportunities for laughter, hope and victory. I am forever thankful for the opportunity my children and I have been blessed; I am now on the shores of safety and know that had the staff and Monika’s House not been here, my trip to hell would never lead me back again. Gabriel Kala’s name will forever ring the sweetness of new life.”
- Proud Mother, Survivor at Monika’s House Shelter
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at Autumn Affair
Autumn Affair 2009 a Great Success: Raises $10,000 to support Domestic Violence Resource Center
(Board Member & Autumn Affair Committee Co-Chair Katie Schaefer & friends having fun at Autumn Affair)
Thank you to our sponsors who made our annual event possible.
Champion Sponsor: The Mauss Company
Advocate Sponsors: AlphaGraphics (Hillsboro),Henningsen Cold Storage, Beaverton Police Officer’s Association, Hillsboro Police Officer’s Association, and Washington County Police Officer’s Association
Supporter: Columbia Community Bank, Burkhardt’s European Flower Shoppe, Petale Photographie
We would also like to thank everyone who came to support us and enjoy delicious wine by Apolloni Vineyards, Ayres Vineyard, David Hill Winery, Helvetia Vineyards, Maysara Winery, and Montinore Estate wine provided by Marc Hinton of Enobytes wine publication.
We look forward to next year’s event on October 8th, 2010 thanks to all of our great community supporters, and all of you dear readers who were able to attend!
We also thank the following community businesses for providing silent auction donations:
Claudia & MirnaBella Fiore Spa
La Bella Vita Pizzeria
Broadway Rose Theatre Co.
Clean-a-Maniacs
Elk Cove Vineyards
lia sophia jewelry
Montinore Estate
New Seasons (Orenco)
Oregon Athletic Clubs
Portland Center Stage
Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course
Renaissance Wine (Orenco)
The Reserve Golf Club
Ritual Hair Design
Starbucks (48th & Cornell, Hillsboro, OR)
The Wine Cellar
(Counselor (pictured right) translating Survivor’s story (left) at event)
We also thank these individuals for their generous donations:
La Donna & Scott Burgess
Roger Dawes
Amy Mauss
Sue Pike
Katie Schaefer
Gina Skinner
Rob & Diane Stone
Doris Winegar
Chris Zoucha
And our fabulous volunteers:
Risa Davis
Fumi Owoso
Mary Ryan
Mary Sell
Truly, a community effort to support our services! Thank you so much for your tremendous support!
Interested in playing a part in planning next year’s event? Please join our event committee! Interested in learning more? Please contact Sarah Keefe at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Schedule a presentation in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Who does domestic violence effect?
Answer: EVERYONE
Whether in your workplace, your school, your faith group, or at the playground—you are effected by domestic violence. 1 out of 4 women at some point in their life will be in a domestic violence relationship. That’s an epidemic.
And you can help. Research shows that survivors will be less likely to stay in abusive relationships or perpetuate the cycle when there is greater knowledge about resources in the community and greater access to support networks—that’s us! Support networks can also include workplaces, schools, and community groups who are aware of the issues and what to do to help. One way to build awareness and learn how to be the best supporter you can be is by scheduling a presentation from our non-profit.
Every advocate, counselor and coordinator at our non-profit goes out into the community and gives presentations—to youth on dating violence, to employees about the workplace effects of domestic violence, and others (click here for our full offering). These presentations are given free of charge and in English and Spanish.
Why do we take the time and resources to give away these staff hours and presentations? Because only through education will we break the cycle of violence.
But, we need you to help us reach out into the community!
Schedule one with your group today! Or, call us at 503-640-5352 to discuss what might be a fit for you and your organization or business.
