Host a movie showing of a film that centers on interpersonal violence. Include a panel discussion following the event.
October 27 – Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, in collaboration with the University of Mary Washington and Student Anti-Violence Educators (SAVE) is hosting a movie showing of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo at the Dodd Auditorium. 6pm Following the movie showing a discussion group will be led by Dr. Zukor, Chris Kilmartin, and Carol Olson
Tell five friends about domestic violence advocacy and what they can do to make a difference.
Make your annual donation to your local anti-violence agency early this year.
To donate to the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault – annual donation Your donation support education, prevention and intervention for survivors of sexual violence, their partners and families and the community.
Participate in a community services project that benefits your local shelter.
October 17 Hands On Day, Sponsored by Hands On Greater Richmond. 10am at Safe Harbor. HandsOn Greater Richmond is sponsoring this impressive day-long effort that includes over 40 different service projects (of which Safe Harbor is one) and as many as 1000 community volunteers. Up to 15 of these volunteers will be working at the house to continue the painting, maintenance, and cleaning that have begun over the past few months. If you are interested in participating, you can sign up via the HandsOn Greater Richmond website. For more information contact Stacie Vecchietti at 804-249-9470 x15.
Order copies of Break the Cycle’s in-school resources and donate them to your local community. Order their 4 step approach to ending violence and promote new policies in your school districts and communities to better address teen dating violence.
Participate in a fundraiser. Eat out and support your local center. For those in Richmond and Henrico County:
October 8, 15, 22, & 29 is Community Chest Night at Capital Ale House.
Sponsored by Capital Ale House at any Capital Ale House in Richmond Area any Thursday in October from 5pm-10pm. Bring this flier http://www.capitalalehouse.com/documents/SafeHarbor.pdf and the Capital Ale House will donate 25% of your food sales to Safe Harbor. Join us for a good time AND a good cause. Contact Mary Maupai for more information at 804-249-9470x 12.
Subscribe to local blogs or journals to get regular information on domestic violence and interpersonal violence in your community.
Joining the Action Alliance provides you with a subscription to their journal: Revolution
Make copies of posters/flyers about DV, Teen dating violence or sexual assault and ask your local schools, youth-centers and libraries to display them.
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