Vera House Events

From March 23 - April 1, thousands of Central New Yorkers will be wearing a white ribbon or white wristband to raise awareness about domestic and sexual violence. 

The White Ribbon 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.

Wearing a white ribbon or wristband is an important statement. It means you will not condone, support or commit domestic or sexual violence.

The 2011 White Ribbon Campaign involved over 34,000 people in the Greater Syracuse community! Join this year's Honorary Chair Rev. Kevin Agee and participate in the18th Vera House Foundation White Ribbon Campaign! 

Click HERE to watch Vera House Educator Raheem Mack talk about the White Ribbon Campaign on News Channel 9 Morning News.

You can start by clicking HERE to add your name to the list of dedicated community members who have pledged to make a difference.

Click HERE to order your 2012 White Ribbon Campaign supplies!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

March 19th at 7:30 a.m.
White Ribbon Campaign Breakfast 
Holiday Inn . 441 Electronics Parkway . Liverpool

Join us for breakfast as we kick off the 2012 White Ribbon Campaign! Featured speaker will be Campaign Honorary Chair Rev. Kevin Agee of Hopps Memorial C.M.E. Church.

Click HERE to reserve your seat!

 

March 23rd at 12 Noon
White Ribbon Campaign Kick-Off Walk
Clinton Square . Syracuse

Click HERE to register for this free walk.

Join us as we celebrate the official start of the 2012 White Ribbon Campaign! We will walk from Clinton Square to Armory Square and tie white ribbons around tress & lampposts in recognition of the Campaign.

We're thrilled to take part in the international effort "Walk A Mile in Her Shoes ®" again this year and invite male participants to walk in women's shoes.  We believe the walk offers men an opportunity to reflect on women’s experiences, thus potentially changing perspectives and helping improve gender relations and decrease the potential for violence.

NEW THIS YEAR...join us for lunch at King & King Architects after the walk!  Thanks to Campaign Co-Chair Jim King for hosting the luncheon. 

Click HERE to get your White Ribbon Campaign Kick-Off Walk poster.
 

March 24 - 25, 2012
Syracuse Select March Madness Basketball Tournament
All March Madness Players & Syracuse Select Basketball Staff will be wearing a white wristband during the tournament in support of the White Ribbon Campaign. 

Click HERE for more information about the Syracuse Select Basketball Tournament.

March 26th-March 30th
Education Challenge
To promote education and awareness of the White Ribbon Campaign, every school has an opportunity to earn rewards.  If you raise $500 or more, 10% of your sale of white ribbons is returned to your school towards education, prizes, student appreciation or whatever you decide.

Click HERE to get more information about our Education Challenge.

March 28th . 6:30 - 8 PM
Woman's Awareness & Personal Protection Workshop
Champions Martial Arts . 517 Horan Road, Syracuse

Women throughout our community are invited to join us for a comprehensive, self-defense workshop that covers the importance of self-awareness and teaches easy-to-learn personal protection skills.  This valuable program helps women prevent potential dangerous situations, understand common attack methods and demonstrates how to effectively get out of danger when confronted.  Interactive and informative, this Personal Protection Workshop emphasizes respect, empowerment and confidence for women of all ages!

In lieu of a participation fee, a donation – of any amount – can be made to Vera House to support the White Ribbon Campaign. Space is limited so please register by calling 491-8822 to reserve your spot today!

March 31st . 1 - 2:30 PM
Dancing Kats Zumba Benefit
Dancing Kats Fitness Studio
2803 Brewerton Rd (K-Mart Plaza), Mattydale

Join our Friends at Dancing Kats for an Afternoon of Zumba to Benefit Vera House!  Come out for fun, heart pumping master class with Dancing Kats instructors in support of Vera House’s White Ribbon Campaign.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the White Ribbon Campaign.  Click HERE to contact Dancing Kats.

Make sure you wear white to the class and show your support!
 

Onondaga County Police Chiefs proudly wear their white ribbons in support of the White Ribbon Campaign.

Click on these links for all the information you'll need to GET INVOLVED in the 2012 White Ribbon Campaign:

2012 White Ribbon Campaign FACTS

ORGANIZE your own Campaign

Printable ORDER FORM

Order ribbons & wristbands ONLINE

LEARN more about Campaign Honorary Chair Rev. Kevin Agee

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the 2012 White Ribbon Campaign*:

Costello, Cooney & Fearon, PLLC

 *as of February 3, 2012
 

 The 2012 campaign would not be possible without the talents & services of these generous inkind donors . . .

For more information, contact our Special Events Office at 315-425-0818 ext 248 or click HERE to send an e-mail.

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