The Rising Star October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and WomenRising is honoring it with our annual candlelight vigil. Each October WomenRising holds a Candlelight Vigil for victims of domestic violence. The Vigil will celebrate women's survival and determination. The event will include a community resource forum from 4-5pm as well as an awards presentation, and an open forum for survivors to speak. The evening will finish with an inspirational and moving candle-lighting in recognition of victims and families as well as those who have lost their lives due to Domestic Violence. The vigil is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10th from 4pm to 6pm at the Lincoln Park Administration Building (near Casino in the Park.) The event is free and open to the public. Anyone with an interest in celebrating the strides that have been made against Domestic Violence is encouraged to attend. WomenRising's Domestic Violence program operates the only domestic violence shelter in Hudson county, a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, domestic violence counseling for women and children, domestic violence training for police departments and volunteers, domestic violence information sessions for various schools and groups, and court advocacy for domestic violence cases. Services also include 12 months of transitional housing and support programs for women and children affected by substance abuse and domestic violence. For more information about the Domestic Violence Vigil call Charmaine at 201/333/5700 ext 521. Fall is almost officially here! School has begun and we’re starting to think about the colder days approaching. To gear up, WomenRising’s Domestic Violence Shelter is in need of new sheet sets and comforters, all in twin size. This will ensure everyone has a comfy bed, especially when days are cold. For more info write akoenig@womenrising.org or call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Domestic Violence Vigil Vol 4, Issue 1 9/19/07 In This Issue
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and WomenRising is honoring it with our annual candlelight vigil. Each October WomenRising holds a Candlelight Vigil for victims of domestic violence. The Vigil will celebrate women's survival and determination. The event will include a community resource forum from 4-5pm as well as an awards presentation, and an open forum for survivors to speak. The evening will finish with an inspirational and moving candle-lighting in recognition of victims and families as well as those who have lost their lives due to Domestic Violence. The vigil is scheduled for Wednesday, October 10th from 4pm to 6pm at the Lincoln Park Administration Building (near Casino in the Park.) The event is free and open to the public. Anyone with an interest in celebrating the strides that have been made against Domestic Violence is encouraged to attend. WomenRising's Domestic Violence program operates the only domestic violence shelter in Hudson county, a 24-hour domestic violence hotline, domestic violence counseling for women and children, domestic violence training for police departments and volunteers, domestic violence information sessions for various schools and groups, and court advocacy for domestic violence cases. Services also include 12 months of transitional housing and support programs for women and children affected by substance abuse and domestic violence. For more information about the Domestic Violence Vigil call Charmaine at 201/333/5700 ext 521. «Domestic Violence Vigil «Macy’s Shop for a Cause «DV Awareness «Unique Opportunity to Give «Program Spotlight: Project Home «Our Wishlist «Mark Your Calendars In This Issue DV Awareness Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? Here are a few things you can do to help break the silence and become a part of the solution. «Reject any form of violence against women and children. «Educate yourself and your children about family violence. «Volunteer and contribute to local shelters, hotlines and outreach agencies like WomenRising. «Support victims of abuse trying to change their lives. «Encourage anti-violence workplace seminars and curricula in schools. «Urge your legislators to address domestic violence. “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” -Eleanor Roosevelt Macy’s Shop for a Cause Unique Opportunity to Give: If you are 70 1/2 or older, you have a unique opportunity this year to make a gift to WomenRising using your IRA transfer. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 allows IRA owners in this age bracket to donate tax-free gifts of up to $100,000 to the charity of their choice—but the Act ends on December 31, 2007. Under the current law, this may be the last year to give tax-free from your IRA to help improve the lives women and children. You can purchase tickets to Macy’s Shop for a Cause by calling 201/333-5700 ext 537 or you can order them online at www.merchantamerica.com/womenrising/echopay/ (2 tickets/ $10 minimum- just make sure to include the address you want them sent to in the comments section if it’s different from your billing address!)
DV Awareness Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month? Here are a few things you can do to help break the silence and become a part of the solution. «Reject any form of violence against women and children. «Educate yourself and your children about family violence. «Volunteer and contribute to local shelters, hotlines and outreach agencies like WomenRising. «Support victims of abuse trying to change their lives. «Encourage anti-violence workplace seminars and curricula in schools. «Urge your legislators to address domestic violence.

Program Spotlight:

Visit our website at www.womenrising.org.   WomenRising Inc. « 270 Fairmount Ave.« Jersey City, NJ 07306-4712 201/333-5700 In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Mark Your Calendars   Here's what's coming up at WomenRising Inc: Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil to remember victims October 10 from 4-6pm Administration Building at Lincoln Park, Jersey City Call 201-333-5700 ext 521 for more information WomenRising has a regular need for items to be donated. Please consider making a donation from the following list. In addition, we’ve registered an official wishlist with Target.com. Next time you’re shopping online, pop on over and look at our list (don’t forget that by going through igive.com you can help us twice with your purchase!) Here’s our regular list: -Bath towel sets (new) -Coats for women & children (gently used or new- please call for exact sizes needed) -Cell phones & batteries (used) -Comforters (new- twin size for women, children, and teens) -Curtains & blinds (call for size) -Crib sheet sets (new) -Ink Jet Cartridges (used) -Laundry detergent (sealed) -Pots & pans (gently used or new) -School Supplies (new) -Sheet sets (new- twin size for women and children) -Shower curtains with liners (new) -Women’s Toiletries (new-sealed) Please consider making a donation and please make sure to call 201/333-5700 ext 537 to schedule an appointment before dropping items off. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up items. We also need a volunteer with a truck to donate their time and service to help us get larger items that our clients need from time to time. All donations are tax-deductible. We will be able to provide you with a receipt for this purpose. For more information or to volunteer your time or vehicle, call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Macy’s Shop for a Cause Saturday, October 13th– 9am to 10pm at any Macy’s or Macy’s affiliate Shopping passes are $5 each (all proceeds go to WomenRising) For info or a discount pass call 201/333-5700 ext 537 or click here Project Home Department: Project Home Contact: Anne Christensen 201-309-4663 ext. 13 Description: Transitional housing program homeless women in recovery from substance abuse. A Licensed Intensive Outpatient Program and collaboration between WomenRising, Lutheran Social Ministries, and Bayonne Community Mental Health. Provides numerous services and resources for a full year to women and families to help them become self-sufficient, and live safe, productive lives. Families are often reunited at Project Home and the program works with the family in their transition. Work: In this safe and sober community, women and children have opportunities to remove themselves from the abuser, have safety and stability in their living environment, achieve and maintain sobriety, break the cycles of substance abuse and domestic violence for the children, gain greater economic stability, develop a supportive community of peers who will support one another as they leave Project Home. Funding: A HUD funded Supportive Housing Program. Receives additional funding from the William E. Simon Foundation and Liz Claiborne Foundation. Additional Services: Program collaborates with other WomenRising programs including Community Economic Development, Domestic Violence Services, to provide counseling, support groups, as well as job skills and placement. Recent Updates: In the last month, a client got her GED and a full time job! A daughter from a family who recently moved out made a point to stop in and say hello and to thank Project Home. She reported having a great summer and especially loving Camp Liberty. The families are looking forward to an upcoming trip to go pumpkin picking– it will be the first time for many young residents and their moms. Project Home enjoys helping children experience the natural joys of childhood, family bonding, and togetherness. “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

We’re featuring another WomenRising program that empowers families to achieve self-sufficiency & live safe, fulfilling, productive lives.  Even those who are familiar with our organization sometimes forget about some of our pro­grams, so this month Project Home is in the spotlight.                  

Visit our website at www.womenrising.org.   WomenRising Inc. « 270 Fairmount Ave.« Jersey City, NJ 07306-4712 201/333-5700 In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Mark Your Calendars   Here's what's coming up at WomenRising Inc: Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil to remember victims October 10 from 4-6pm Administration Building at Lincoln Park, Jersey City Call 201-333-5700 ext 521 for more information WomenRising has a regular need for items to be donated. Please consider making a donation from the following list. In addition, we’ve registered an official wishlist with Target.com. Next time you’re shopping online, pop on over and look at our list (don’t forget that by going through igive.com you can help us twice with your purchase!) Here’s our regular list: -Bath towel sets (new) -Coats for women & children (gently used or new- please call for exact sizes needed) -Cell phones & batteries (used) -Comforters (new- twin size for women, children, and teens) -Curtains & blinds (call for size) -Crib sheet sets (new) -Ink Jet Cartridges (used) -Laundry detergent (sealed) -Pots & pans (gently used or new) -School Supplies (new) -Sheet sets (new- twin size for women and children) -Shower curtains with liners (new) -Women’s Toiletries (new-sealed) Please consider making a donation and please make sure to call 201/333-5700 ext 537 to schedule an appointment before dropping items off. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up items. We also need a volunteer with a truck to donate their time and service to help us get larger items that our clients need from time to time. All donations are tax-deductible. We will be able to provide you with a receipt for this purpose. For more information or to volunteer your time or vehicle, call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Our Wishlist Macy’s Shop for a Cause Saturday, October 13th– 9am to 10pm at any Macy’s or Macy’s affiliate Shopping passes are $5 each (all proceeds go to WomenRising) For info or a discount pass call 201/333-5700 ext 537 or click here Project Home Department: Project Home Contact: Anne Christensen 201-309-4663 ext. 13 Description: Transitional housing program homeless women in recovery from substance abuse. A Licensed Intensive Outpatient Program and collaboration between WomenRising, Lutheran Social Ministries, and Bayonne Community Mental Health. Provides numerous services and resources for a full year to women and families to help them become self-sufficient, and live safe, productive lives. Families are often reunited at Project Home and the program works with the family in their transition. Work: In this safe and sober community, women and children have opportunities to remove themselves from the abuser, have safety and stability in their living environment, achieve and maintain sobriety, break the cycles of substance abuse and domestic violence for the children, gain greater economic stability, develop a supportive community of peers who will support one another as they leave Project Home. Funding: A HUD funded Supportive Housing Program. Receives additional funding from the William E. Simon Foundation and Liz Claiborne Foundation. Additional Services: Program collaborates with other WomenRising programs including Community Economic Development, Domestic Violence Services, to provide counseling, support groups, as well as job skills and placement. Recent Updates: In the last month, a client got her GED and a full time job! A daughter from a family who recently moved out made a point to stop in and say hello and to thank Project Home. She reported having a great summer and especially loving Camp Liberty. The families are looking forward to an upcoming trip to go pumpkin picking– it will be the first time for many young residents and their moms. Project Home enjoys helping children experience the natural joys of childhood, family bonding, and togetherness. In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line.