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Back to Football Friday with United Way

Darlene Wilkerson — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:26:26 +0000

The start of the new football season is right around the corner. It’s time to dust off your football team jersey and show your team pride to everyone around. We are encouraging fans of all ages to show their NFL team pride at work or school on September 10 in celebration of the start of the NFL season and to join our efforts to end childhood obesity. Wear any football team apparel/colors to work/school on Friday, September 10, 2010, pay $1.00 to advance United Way’s work in youth health and wellness!

United Way is creating opportunities for a better life for all and we invite you to be a part of the change.

Proceeds benefit United Way of Marion County, Florida.

All eligible registrants will have the opportunity to win a trip for two to Super Bowl XLV in North Texas*. Visit http://liveunited.org/backtofootball/ for more information.

Top 10 Participants for August 2010

Darlene Wilkerson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:14:53 +0000

We have successfully made it through the month of August thanks to all of our participating agencies. We appreciate everyone’s continued support and tireless efforts. A special thank you goes out to the top ten participating agencies for August. Great job …

1. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, IL

2. Osceola County Sheriff’s office, FL

3. Goodwill of Chattanooga, TN

4. Tallahassee Police Department, FL

5. Safe Haven of Tarrant County, TX

6. Orange County Sheriff’s Office, FL

7. Five Star Cellular, WI

8. Transwestern, IL

9. Women’s Center Inc., IL

10. Shipper’s Express, ME

GIFTS FROM THE HEART

Darlene Wilkerson — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:56:45 +0000

Four years ago a little boy named Logan Goodwin and his grandmother, Diane Goodwin gave the Anson County Sheriff’s Office a supply of new and like-new stuffed animals, to be given out to kids in crisis situations. That idea sparked other individuals and organization over the years until each year the Sheriff’s Office receives hundreds of stuffed animals for this project. This year Logan and his grandmother brought over 150 stuffed animals to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office uses these to give out to children to give them something to “hug” or hold on to, at accident scenes, domestic violence or any situation where small children are frightened and need a small pleasant distraction from the harsh realities of life.

Anson County Sheriff Tommy Allen said, “Sometimes the simplest thing like giving a child a small stuffed animal for them to hold dries up tears and helps them get through some of life’s worst events. We provide and share these with the police departments, domestic violence and the department of social services.” The Sheriff said that his office has given away over one thousand of these stuffed animals to children since this project began over four years ago. “We have Logan and his grandmother to thank for starting this project for us.” The Sheriff said.

Logan told the Sheriff, “I’ve just got one thing to say, everyone should help children by giving toys and stuffed animals to the Sheriff.” Logan is the son of Bruce and Kitt Goodwin of Wadesboro and will be in the third grade this year. Diane said she wanted to especially thank the consignment shop, The Bean Stalk, in Wadesboro for their help in acquiring some of the stuffed animals.

Thank you Sheriff Tommy Allen for sharing this story with us.

A New Program in Anson County, NC

Darlene Wilkerson — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:44:17 +0000

Anson County Sheriff Tommy Allen announced today the start of a new program at the Sheriff’s Office called “911 Cell Phone Bank.” The program will provide free cell phones to senior citizens; individuals who live alone or victims of domestic violence or other violent crimes and who may have no way of contacting 911 for an emergency. Anyone with old, no longer used cell phones may turn them in at the Sheriff’s Office. The 911 Cell Phone Bank will send the Sheriff’s Office a supply cell phones to keep on hand to give out when needed or requested. The phones will be distributed free through the Sheriff’s Office; as well as the Grace Senior Citizens Center and the local Domestic Violence organization. The phones will only call 911.

“This program will allow individuals who may not have easy access to a cell phone to have one free of charge to use for emergencies. Even those with house phones can carry these phones with them when they are outside or away from their homes.” Sheriff Allen said. “The used phones we collect will be sent to the Cell Phone Bank organization for reconditioning and they will send us back a supply to keep on hand for local distribution.” Allen said.

A box to drop off used cell phones and accessories is located at the Sheriff’s Office in Wadesboro. ALSO, individuals may drop off used cell phones at Town Hall locations in Ansonville, Peachland, Polkton, Lilesville, and Morven and at the General Store and Fast Shop in Burnsville.

Chicks On The Sea

Darlene Wilkerson — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:51:13 +0000

New Hope for Women/Domestic Violence Task Force which is partnered with the Lincoln County Triad, (Maine) had another successful “All Girls Music Cruise” which was held Saturday July 24, 2010. The cruise lasts for 3 hours (give or take) aboard The Harbor Princess. This is an annual event to help raise funds for New Hope for Women. This year they raised over $1000.00.

The crew consisted of 140 ladies (Chicks on the Sea), and 4 men…2 bartenders, the D.J. and the Captain. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and they are looking forward to next year’s cruise. Entertainment was provided by Phatkat entertainment.

Please be advised, you must make your reservations early to attend. (You may call Deb Mullen for details for next year’s cruise 207-633-7874). All profits from the cruise will go to New Hope for Women.

Wayne County Supports the 911 Cell Phone Bank

Darlene Wilkerson — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:56:20 +0000

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (Michigan) has been participating in our program since 2006. I have been working closely with the Community Outreach Officer Daralene Nero since they came on board with us. Daralene has gotten a lot of support in the Detroit area from wireless retailers, local businesses, their community and the new Sheriff, Benny Napoleon. Sheriff Napoleon is a firm supporter of the 911 Cell Phone Bank. He has gone out of his way to promote this program. He makes sure he incorporates this program in all his community events and is proud to be a partner. We greatly appreciate all that he and his staff has done to help support this program. Please take a moment and view his testimony.

Top 10 Participants for July 2010

Darlene Wilkerson — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:23:22 +0000

Look who has made the top ten for the month of July.

We have several new names listed below that have done an outstanding job with their collections. Because of our highly dedicated participating agencies, there are literally thousands of seniors and victims of abuse benefitting from their efforts on a monthly basis all across the U.S. We want to thank all of you for such an awesome job. A special congratulations goes out to the top ten listed below…

1. Goodwill of Tacoma, WA

2. Harbor House, FL

3. Polk County Salt Council, FL

4. New Orleans Police Department, LA

5. Atlantic County Sheriff, NJ

6. Prince Georges County Office of the Sheriff, MD

7. Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, OK

8. Pleasant Prairie Police Department, WI

9. Essex County Division of Senior Services, NJ

10. Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women, MN

We Have a Winner!

Kathy Harvey — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:21:19 +0000

Congratulations to Lt. Jim Carpenter of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Greenfield, MA. Lt. Carpenter is the Community Outreach Officer and TRIAD coordinator.

The Franklin County TRIAD consists of home visitation, crime prevention services, educational programs, and social outreach. Currently 2200 senior citizen’s households in 24 towns are visited by one of five Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the program. Jim mentioned that, given current budget cuts and having to do “more with less”, the MUVI micro DV camcorder will be able to help him with documentation of information . Given the busy schedule the officers maintain, it can be a blessing to have a picture to help with the details of certain situations. Lt. Jim carpenter stated, “My main goal is to serve the seniors in our community and to provide for their safety and welfare”. He loves his job and is thankful for anything that will assist him in better performing his duties.

Thank you to Lt. Carpenter for your dedication and service to your community! Enjoy the MUVI !

Clark County Triad Meeting

Kathy Harvey — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:44:50 +0000

Clark County Triad is a partnership between seniors, City and County law enforcement , and agencies that serve seniors. Senior safety is the goal of the Triad. Clark County Triad always meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00pm and invites anyone interested to attend. The meeting is held at the Elderly United Senior Services, 101 S. Fountain Avenue, Springfield, Ohio.

Clark County Triad has been an active participant with the 911 Cell Phone Bank since 2007 and has distributed 290 emergency phones since partnering with the 911 Cell Phone Bank Program. The Triad has free emergency 911 cell phones for anyone in Clark County who does not have a cell phone to use while away from home. They also invite donations of used cell phone that can be used to meet emergency needs in Clark County.

This month’s guest speaker will be Doug LeValley, Director of the Clark County Veteran’s Office. Clark county has 17,500 veterans with more than 1100 of them being women. The U.S. Office of Veteran’s Affairs has many benefits available to them and also to their surviving spouse, children and even dependent parents. Mr. LeValley will be explaining the benefits and the steps necessary to take advantage of them at the Clark County Triad meeting on August 5^th. Please call 937-323-4948 for more information.

The 36th NOVA Conference

Kathy Harvey — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:08:57 +0000

NOVA , The National Organization for Victim Assistance, is the oldest national group of its kind in the worldwide victim’s movement. NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. They will be holding their 36^th conference on August 22-25, 2010 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

NOVA would like to extend an open invitation to Crime Victim Advocates, Crisis Responders, Victims and Survivors, Law Enforcement Officers, Prosecutors, Educators, Researchers, Mental Health Providers, Pastoral Caregivers & Clergy, Directors and managers, Crisis Managers, and all who strive for victim justice!

There will be workshops, and numerous exhibits. Last year, conference exhibitors sold victim/witness program software as well as cookbooks, jewelry and clothing supporting victims’ assistance programs. Exhibits also included arts and crafts, jewelry makers, massage therapists, hair weaving, and clothing sales to name but a few. Come and see what this year’s exhibitors will have in store for you.

Keynote speakers for the conference will be Dana Lynn Hee, Yvette Rodier, and Kirk Torgensen. They will be speaking on Tuesday, Aug 24^th and Wednesday, Aug 25^th. Their testimonials will be very inspiring and will certainly be worth your time.

For more information please call 1-800-TRY-NOVA (1-800-879-6682) or (703) 535-6682.