14th Annual
Vera House Foundation
White Ribbon Campaign
March 28 - April 6, 2008
White Ribbon Breakfast
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
 

During a 10-day period in the spring of 2008, 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’s Alternatives program. 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.

All proceeds raised are dedicated to Alternatives, an education and accountability program for men who have been abusive to their female partners or ex-partners. The 2007 White Ribbon Campaign involved over 42,000 people in the Greater Syracuse community!

Please consider taking part in the 2008 White Ribbon Campaign. 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
Spring 2008

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 coordinator Crystal Collette at #315.425.0818 x234
or click here to:
 
 

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Vera House Annual
Recognition &
Celebration Luncheon
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
 

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 2007 Luncheon honorees including Sister Mary Vera Award recipient and Syracuse University Director of Judicial Affairs, Rami Badawy -

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



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17th Annual
Home for the Holidays
Gala

Saturday, December 6, 2008

“Home for the Holidays” is an annual holiday gala sponsored by the Vera House Foundation Board of Trustees to benefit the programs and services of Vera House, Inc. Now in its 17^th year, “Home for the Holidays” will bring together as many as 550 guests to celebrate the season and support the agency’s mission to end domestic and sexual violence. Each year an Honorary Chair who has contributed to Vera House is nominated and recognized at “Home for the Holidays”.

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
Holiday Gathering
December 2008
 

Celebrate the opening of the Holiday season while supporting 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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Wrapsody 2008
Carousel Center Mall

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 Roxanne McMaster at #315.428.0818 x242
or click here to: