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Vera House is the Recipient of a $10,000 Donation from Local Businessman Adam Weitsman

Vera House is the Recipient of a $10,000 Donation from Local Businessman Adam Weitsman

Vera House, Inc. received a $10,000 gift from local businessman, Adam Weitsman, on November 18, 2019. The donation resulted from an auction Weitsman conducted offering his personal courtside tickets to the Syracuse Men’s Basketball season-opening game to the highest bidder. 

Weitsman organized the auction as part of his commitment to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and he was thrilled to forward 100% of the proceeds generated from the Syracuse Men’s Basketball ticket auction to Vera House.  In a letter sent to Vera House with the donation check Weitsman wrote, “What your organization provides to the community is truly priceless, and I hope that this donation will help with your mission to end domestic violence, as well as all other forms of abuse.  What you and your team do is truly inspiring.”

“We are extremely grateful for this generous donation from Mr. Weitsman,” said Vera House Executive Director Randi Bregman. “He and his wife, Kim, are consistent supporters of our agency and we would not be able to provide the services for those who need it without donors like the Weitsman family.  They are excellent stewards and we are thankful to have them as a part of our community.” 

A Message to Andrew Cuomo

“The Friends of Andrew Cuomo” spent over $300,000 to launch an ad campaign designed to paint former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as a victim of political attacks because of the sexual harassment claims against him. We cannot allow this gaslighting to continue while the ad revictimizes victims of not only Cuomo’s sexual harassment but ANYONE who has ever experienced abuse. The tactics used by Cuomo and his supporters further represent the barriers that survivors face every day that prevent them from coming forward and getting support. 

 

We at Vera House have asked Andrew Cuomo to take accountability for the harm he has caused on multiple occasions. Instead of admitting to his wrongdoings, he continues to use power and control to suppress and invalidate the truths of the survivors.  Today we released a video, produced by Solon Quinn Studios and supported by Survivors’ Network, that sends a powerful message to survivors, "I believe you."  

 

We are asking you to help us amplify the video so that survivors throughout New York and the rest of the world know that we believe and stand with them. 

 

Here’s how to get involved:  

1. Share our post on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter  

2. Engage with our content on Instagram and TikTok   

3. Share survivor support resources from your organization  

4. Tag @verahouseinc  

 

For any questions or to request an interview with a member of Survivors' Network, please contact us at: communications@verahouse.org