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Many times victims of intimate partner violence have little or no control over how money is spent or how needs of the family are met.   They often have been trapped in an environment where they have little say over anything.  The Center believes that each person should get to make their own choices.  Survivors who…
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The holidays are here and so is the holiday spirit. Many folks choose to reach out to their favorite charity this time of year and donate time, talent or treasure. We put together a few tips to help you and your favorite organization during this giving season. If you are donating goods or services contact…
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Join us as we help stage America’s largest prison break. The number one reason survivors of intimate partner violence stay in an abusive relationship is they lack the financial skills and resources to leave. Many times abusers hold all of the economic and social standing and have complete control over finances. You can help change…
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Rape and sexual assault, sexual harassment, street harassment, stalking, domestic and dating violence, sex trafficking and sexual exploitation…have historically been defined and recognized as “women’s issues.” To a large degree this makes enormous sense: it is by and large women who are impacted by these forms of violence and abuse; beyond the women who are…
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I’ve never liked parades. Just the mention of a parade can be enough to kick off my whining: they’re too long…too crowded…too loud…too much…too boring…too hot (or too cold)…too much walking. As a rule, I avoid everything parade related. My friends and family can’t even remember the last time they got me to attend or…
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I’ve been working in the non-profit and fundraising arena for 31 years. One thing that I have realized over all these many years is how people really underestimate the power of a small donation. People often associate only large donations as those that have an impact for an organization.   Now obviously large gifts and donations…
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