16th Annual
Vera House Foundation
White Ribbon Campaign
April 9 - 18, 2010

White Ribbon Breakfast
Monday, April 5, 2010
 

During a 10-day period in the spring of 2010, thousands of Central New Yorkers will be wearing a white ribbon or white wristband to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence. Join these concerned citizens and take part in our White Ribbon Campaign to help support Vera House education and awareness programs. The Campaign is led by men and encourages all members of the community - men and women, young and old - to join them in their efforts. This male leadership helps to acknowledge the important contributions men have made to this effort and invites others to take a role.

The 2010 White Ribbon Campaign involved almost 30,000 people in the Greater Syracuse community!

Wearing a white ribbon or wristband is an important statement. It means you will not condone, support or commit domestic or sexual violence. Change will occur only if we each accept personal responsibility to make sure it happens. Wearing a ribbon provokes discussion, debate and soul-searching among the people around us.

For more information please call Vera House’s Special Events Office
at #315.425.0818 x248, or click here to:
 

 



   
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Clothesline Project
April 5 - 8, 2010

The Clothesline Project celebrates the strength and courage of survivors of sexual assault and abuse by providing a creative vehicle to share their stories and reclaim their voice. The courageous participants in our community's project - women, men and children - create T-shirts that bear their individual messages of anguish, hope, healing and reality through a variety of media. These unique works of art are hung together on clotheslines forming a powerful statement for all survivors. The project also serves as a community awareness event that brings attention to the issues of sexual violence, and the need for all of us to bear witness to the pain and healing of survivors.

For more information about the Clothesline Project
or to learn how you can get involved
call project coordinators Meaghan Goodnough or Jennifer Shaw
 at #315.425.0818
or click here to:
 
 

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Vera House Annual
Recognition &
Celebration Luncheon
June 8, 2010
 

Join us for the presentation of the Sister Mary Vera Recognition Award, the Vera House Special Appreciation Awards & Vera House Foundation Scholarship, as we gather for this wonderful luncheon to honor and celebrate all those whose generous spirits embrace the mission of Vera House throughout the year! Click below to see pictures of our past Luncheons.
 

For more information please call Vera House’s Special Events Office
at #315.425.0818 x248, or click here to:



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Vera House North
Gathering
October 17, 2010

 

Help support Vera House North at our annual open house benefit. Delicious food and festive music highlight the afternoon, which is completely organized by a group of dedicated volunteers. Vera House North is a nine-bed emergency shelter established in 1990. The program targets its services to residents of the northwestern part of Onondaga County. In addition to shelter, the program provides counseling, support and court advocacy.

For more information please call Vera House’s Special Events Office
at #315.425.0818 x248, or click here to:

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19th Annual
"New Beginnings" Gala

December 4, 2010

“New Beginnings” is the annual holiday gala sponsored by the Vera House Foundation Board of Trustees to benefit the programs and services of Vera House, Inc.  “New Beginnings” will bring together as many as 500 guests to celebrate the season and support the agency’s mission to end domestic and sexual violence.  Daniel Hege & Katarina Oladottir Hege will be honored at the Gala for their support of the work of Vera House.

You won't want to miss this spectacular evening at the Hotel Syracuse featuring dinner by Pascale, entertainment by Atlas and an elegant silent auction.

For more information please call Vera House’s Special Events Office
at #315.425.0818 x248, or click here to:



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World Elder Abuse
Awareness Day

June 15, 2010

The 2010 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event "Abuse Hurts at Any Age" was sponsored by the Syracuse Area Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition to raise awareness of elder abuse as a significant public health and human rights issue. Topics included: Elder Abuse in Our Community, Overview of the Elder Justice Act, Voice of a Survivor, Intergenerational Art Project, and Community Resources. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized each year on June 15th.

For more information please call Vera House’s Elder Abuse Educator
at #315.425.0818 x418, or click here to:


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Wrapsody 2010
Carousel Center Mall

Nov. 26 - Dec. 24, 2010

Wrapsody is a holiday gift wrapping extravaganza to benefit Vera House, Hope for Bereaved and the National Council of Negro Women. You can help make Wrapsody a success by stopping by one of our convenient kiosks by Lord & Taylor or JCPenney’s to have your gifts beautifully wrapped. If you’d prefer to take a more active role, consider organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers and volunteer for a gift wrapping shift or two!

For more information about Wrapsody or how to volunteer
call Meaghan Goodnough at #315.428.0818 x242
or click here to: