November 2008
November 25
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. “The economic costs of domestic violence in the United States alone exceed more than $5.8 million each year.” Read more >>
November 18
There are many ways to help this holiday season. Please look at the current list of needs at Monika’s House Shelter and see if your resources can provide a solution!
November 12
Hot off the presses: the November 2008 eChampion Newsletter
Now Accepting Applications: Spring 2009 New Media & Marketing Internship
November 2
Many survivors of domestic violence are afraid to vote due to concerns about compromising their safety. These are valid concerns. However, there are ways that survivors can safeguard their information from public voter rolls when registering to vote. Visit this website for more information and links to forms you might need.
October 2008
October 10
Come see us at the Beaverton Farmers Market tomorrow from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm!
October 1
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Check out our upcoming events and see how you can get involved! Wear your support for safe and healthy relationships for all by purchasing a shirt or sticker! NEW ITEM: Purchase The Good Home Cookbook: More Than 1000 Classic American Recipes by Richard J. Perry for a suggested donation of $20 and support the cause of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
July 2008
July 1
We’ve closed another fiscal year. Thank you for your support! Read more.
June 2008
June 10
The 11th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
May 2008
May 20
The Oregon Community Foundation has renewed its support for our prevention and awareness services with a $14,000 grant to fund the program’s second year. Thank you! Read more here.
May 19
This was the Soroptimists’ week! Their Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser brought in $1,600 in donations over the Mother’s Day weekend. And, Soroptimists against Violent Environments (SAVE) Coalition has awarded two grants to support our stalking advocacy services ($1,800) and services for children at Monika’s House Shelter ($500). Thank you!
May 6
The 10th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
May 2
The Women’s Care Foundation awarded us a grant to support the expansion of stalking advocacy services. Thank you! Read more here and here.
April 2008
April 8
The 9th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
March 2008
March 19
Leadership Council has been established! Read more.
February 2008
February 28
The 8th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
February 11
The 7th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
January 2008
January 8
The 6th issue of the Champion eNewsletter is out! Read more.
January 3
The 9th anniversary of Monika Voits’ tragic death. Monika was murdered by her husband shortly after our new shelter opened. In her memory, the shelter was later named Monika’s House Shelter.
December 2007
December 15
We established the Survivor Empowerment Fund. Read more.
December 14
The Standard Charitable Foundation expressed its support for our new domestic violence awareness, prevention, and outreach services with a $15,000 grant. Thank you! Read more.
December 11
The annual holiday / staff appreciation party was a success! The event sponsors donated product and services totaling more than $1,800. Thank you to: Beaverton Florists, Beaverton Bakery, Outback Steakhouse, Ovation Catering, Party Pros, Seneca Village Apartments, and World Cup Coffee!
November 2007
November 23
We have launched the overhauled Holiday Giving Program. Help us establish and expand the Survivor Empowerment Fund! Read more.
October 2007
October 18
With a grant from The Collins Foundation, we have expanded our stalking advocacy program. What a way to honor the Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Read more.
October 1
The National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is under way across the country, including Washington County, Oregon. Read more here and here.
September 2007
September 25
The third issue of our Champion eNewsletter is OUT! Read more.
The Oregon Alliance to End Violence against Women has published a Summary of 2007 Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Legislation. Read more.
August 2007
August 29
We received a $1,500 grant from the Beaverton Rotary Foundation to launch a domestic violence resource reference library for Washington County. Thank you, Rotarians, for your support! Read more.
August 16
Resilience, our Tokyo-based partner agency led by Sachi Nakajima, a former intern, brought a delegation of Japanese advocates, volunteers, and scholars for an annual site visit. The Hillsboro Argus covered the visit. Read more.
July 2007
July 31
The first issue of our Champion eNewsletter is OUT! Read more.
July 30
Oregon Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence opened its annual conference in Hood River, Oregon. This year’s theme: Cultivating a Vision - Building a Framework to End Violence in Oregon. Thru August 2. Read more.
July 11
We have received notifications of two grant awards to support the launch and operation of the domestic violence resource library: $1,500 from the Beaverton Rotary Foundation, and $4,000 from Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program. These grants will help leverage Autzen Foundation’s support we received last month, bringing the total seed money for the library to $7,500. Thank you!
The reference library will provide the general public, professionals in our partner agencies, and our staff with information they will use to prevent domestic violence in the community. The library will serve as the County’s focal point for domestic violence books, academic journals, articles, CD-ROMs, videos/DVDs, conference materials, and online resources. The Autzen Foundation’s investment will help establish the library by purchasing said materials and low-cost shelving. As match, our agency will provide space, supplies, desk, computer with internet access, and staff to manage the library.
We are currently in the process of purchasing bookshelves and first books for the reference library. If you’d like to support the library with funds to purchase library materials, use our convenient and secure online donation process.
June 2007
June 22
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed today the amended Address Confidentiality Program bill. Passage of this bill helped to “clean-up” the original ACP law. The changes will have a very positive impact on ACP participants. Read more.
June 5
We received a $2,000 grant from the Autzen Foundation to establish a domestic violence resource library, the first of a kind in Washington County.
The reference library will provide the general public, professionals in our partner agencies, and our staff with information they will use to prevent domestic violence in the community. The library will serve as the County’s focal point for domestic violence books, academic journals, articles, CD-ROMs, videos/DVDs, conference materials, and online resources. The Autzen Foundation’s investment will help establish the library by purchasing said materials and low-cost shelving. As match, our agency will provide space, supplies, desk, computer with internet access, and staff to manage the library. Thank you!
May 2007
May 29
We are excited to announce the launch of our new domestic violence awareness and prevention project. At the project’s core is Shanya Luther, Community Outreach Coordinator, who will serve as a facilitator between our agency’s and our community’s resources. She will raise public awareness through presentations, trainings and other outreach, and cultivate public engagement in raising awareness through the coordination of volunteers. Funding for this program has been generously provided by the Oregon Community Foundation. Thank you!
Shanya will be available for presentations from July 2007; you can reach her at 503.640.5352 x305.
May 25
We have received a Dollars for Partners Grant from Macy’s Northwest. A group of employees from Macy’s Streets of Tanasbourne in Hillsboro, part of Macy’s Partners in Time Employee Volunteer Program, came out earlier this year, in March, to paint the adult and children’s counseling rooms at our business office. To encourage and recognize this community involvement of its associates, Macy’s Northwest donated a $500 grant to our agency to “assist in the important work [we] do in the greater Portland community.” To link the Macy’s volunteers’ time and the results of their work to this grant, we will use the grant to purchase toys, equipment, and other supplies for the children’s rooms. Thank you!
May 19
At its annual Charity under the Stars dinner, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie and Auxiliary #4177, Cornelius, Oregon donated $1,200 for general operations. Thank you!
May 10
The 2nd Annual Open House was an overwhelming success. We showcased the services we provide to support victims and survivors of domestic violence, reinforced old connections, and made new acquaintances and friends. Thanks for coming!
May 9
We received a grant of $3,000 from the Jackson Foundation to replenish, replace and add equipment, therapeutic toys and supplies at our playrooms. The Children’s Intervention Program will see improvements in the existing playroom and the program will add another, smaller playroom. The grant will also help upgrade the playroom at Monika’s House Shelter. These improvements and expansion will boost services for children exposed to domestic violence. Thank you!
