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We're Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Sr. Mary Vera Award

We're Seeking Nominations for the 2020 Sr. Mary Vera Award

Nominations are being sought for the 2020 Sister Mary Vera Recognition Award. This award is presented annually by the Vera House Board of Directors to a member of the community who works to enrich the lives of all people, and who has made a significant contribution to those affected by domestic or sexual violence. Those nominated should perform this work in a manner consistent with the humility, gentleness and humanitarian spirit reflected by Sister Mary Vera, one of the agency’s founders and namesake. 

Awardees will be recognized during the Annual Recognition and Celebration Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Click HERE to download a nomination form.

Nominations must be received by April 1, 2020. Entry forms can be sent by mail to Vera House, Inc. ATTN: Maryann Wood, 723 James St. Syracuse, NY 13203, by fax at (315) 425-8942 or by email to mwood@verahouse.org.

Recent past Sr. Mary Vera Awardees include:
2019   Anne Ruffer
2018   Charlie Beach
2017   Barry L. Wells
2016   Sean Kirst
2015   Joe Horan
2014   Annette Briggs
2013   Susan K. Griffith
2012   Renee DeVesty
2011   Tom Magnarelli
2010   John Dooling

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