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Upcoming Events
Recent Events
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Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition
03/14/10
A Woman's Place and Salon Zen of Warrington will host Say Yes to the Dress: Prom Edition at Salon Zen on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. This event is a fun afternoon of shopping, beauty, and hors d'oeuvres. Choose from AWP's great selection of nearly new prom dresses, shoes, accessories. Once you've picked out your dress, meet with a professional stylist from the salon for a consultation on hair and makeup to make the outfit complete! All proceeds from dress and accessory sales will go directly into funding Teen Dating Violence prevention and education. This prevention and education is essential for young adults as statistics show that 1 out of every 4 teens, both boys and girls, will experience dating violence before they graduate high school. Salon Zen is located at 1214 Easton Rd. Suite 200 in Warrington, Pa. For more information call 215.343.9241 x 108 or email.
Volunteer Night
04/05/10
Meet staff, volunteers, and potential volunteers and learn about AWP and volunteering opportunities. Anyone can attend! Dinner will be served. Volunteer Night is held on the first Monday of every month from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. December’s volunteer night will be held on Monday the 7th. For more information or if you want to attend please contact Angela Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email.
Teen Training Session I
04/06/10
This introductory six hour training is open for all teen volunteers ages 14-17. Once finished with the training teens have a variety of different options for volunteering which include working with children in the shelter, helping around the administrative office, volunteering at Full Circle Thrift or assisting with education and training or special events. Teen Training Session I will meet on Tuesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 8 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the administrative office. Teen volunteers must attend both nights to complete the training. For more information or to sign up, please contact Angela Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email. Teen Training Session II
04/10/10
This introductory six hour training is open for all teen volunteers ages 14-17. Once finished with the training teens have a variety of different options for volunteering which include working with children in the shelter, helping around the administrative office, volunteering at Full Circle Thrift or assisting with education and training or special events. Teen Training Session II will meet on Saturday, April 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the administrative office. For more information or to sign up, please contact Angela Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email. CORE Training Session I
04/13/10
This introductory training for all volunteers (ages 18+) focuses on A Woman's Place projects and programs and domestic violence issues, with a special focus on Bucks County and preparing participants to successfully communicate about AWP and domestic violence in their lives and the community. All volunteers must complete this six hour training. Session I meets Tuesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 15 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at AWP's administrative office. Volunteers must attend both nights to complete the training. For more information or to sign up, please contact Angela Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email. CORE Training Session II
04/17/10
This introductory training for all volunteers (ages 18+) focuses on A Woman's Place projects and programs and domestic violence issues, with a special focus on Bucks County and preparing participants to successfully communicate about AWP and domestic violence in their lives and the community. All volunteers must complete this six hour training. Session II meets Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at AWP's administrative office. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to sign up, please contact Angela Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email. Direct Service Training
04/20/10
This training emphasizes in-depth discussion of domestic abuse and violence issues as well as skill building to prepare volunteers to take active roles in the organization and work directly victims of domestic abuse and violence and thier children. This 42 hour training in addition to six hours of practicum must be completed before a volunteer can do any work directly with clients. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the CORE Training to participate in Direct Service Training. Training sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the administrative office on the following dates:
Tuesday, Apr. 20
Thursday, Apr. 22
Tuesday, Apr. 27
Thursday, Apr. 29
Saturday, May 1 (this session will meet 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 4
Thursday, May 6
Tuesday, May 11
Thursday, May 13
Saturday, May 15 (this session will meet from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 18
Thursday, May 20
For more information or to sign up for the Direct Service training, please contact Anglea Hiller at 215.343.9241 x109 or by email. Volunteer Appreciation Night
04/20/10
National Volunteer Week, taking place April 18-24, is held annually to acknowledge contibutions from individuals and organizations. AWP will once again honor our volunteers at an appreciation event on Tuesday, April 20 at Full Circle Thrift. All volunteers for the organization are invited. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Jenny Salisbury at 215.343.9241 x108 or by email.
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| RECENT EVENTS |
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| 15th annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy - A Decadent Event!
On February 13th, amid the various snowstorms of the week, A Woman’s Place (AWP) and more than 200 members of the community gathered together to “Eat Dessert First” and celebrate the 15th anniversary Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy.
The event was held, once again, at the majestic Tyler Hall on the campus of Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Attendees were served delicious hors d’oeuvres made by Memorable Affairs, sipped on beer and wine, and indulged in a dessert spread that measured more than 55 feet in length made of chocolate confections donated by more than 40 bakeries and individuals throughout the county.
The silent auction featured 80 baskets that ranged in theme from children’s items, to cookware, to beauty and spa packages. The live auction, which became the venue for some very intense bidding, featured 20 items that ranged from sporting tickets, to signed footballs, as well as two trips – one to Mexico and one to Orlando!
Our warmest wishes are extended to Tom Lovett, as he was the winner of our “Cold?! Schmold?!” Fantasy Raffle. This year’s raffle prize was a trip for two to the super inclusive Breezes Resorts Bahamas on the famous Cable Beach in Nassau, along with round-trip airfare for two on US Airways!
Overall, the 15th anniversary Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy was a magnificent success, exceeding all expectations! The event raised more than $86,000 to help support the programs and services that AWP provides to members of the Bucks County community. One of the projects that will be funded by proceeds from the event is a transitional housing project that was highlighted as our “Good Will” lot during the live auction. We would like to thank our 24 event sponsors, as well as the donors, volunteers, and staff for helping to create a truly delightful evening.
It is through events like Chocolate Lovers’ Fantasy that AWP is able to not only raise funds needed to keep our extremely vital programs and services running, but also raise awareness of our mission to expand the education and advocacy required to create the social change that will one day lead to world where individuals feel safe around those closest to them. Thank you again for your extremely generous support! We hope to see you again next February! | | Congrats to the Newest AWP Direct Service Grads!
Congratulations to the newest graduating class of AWP's Direct Service training! 16 AWP volunteers went through the 45-hour training this summer! | The Middletown Grange
AWP hosted a table again this year at the Middletown Grange. Thank you to all of the staff and volunteers that helped table the event throughout the week! | | Oxford Valley 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Thank you so much to the Oxford Valley Ladies Golf Association and Men's League for allowing AWP to be a part of the 5th annual Charity Golf Tournament. It was a day filled with fun, friends, golf, and hotdogs with sauerkraut to write home about! | A Woman's Place Annual Meeting
On Thursday, May 14th board members, staff, and volunteers gathered at the Buxmont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Warrington for the 2009 Annual Meeting. Peg Dierkers, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) delivered the keynote address, speaking positively about the future of domestic violence organizations even with the current economic climate. Tam St. Claire finished her term as President of the Board of Directors and was honored as the Volunteer of the Year. Other board members whose terms have ended are Kirby C. Castor, Kip Malloy, and Maureen Lee. Lisa Compton is now President of the Board. Frank Smith and Rebecca Ortlieb were also confirmed as the two newest members of the Board of Directors that evening. | | Volunteer Appreciation Night - 2009
This year's Volunteer Appreciation Night was held at Full Circle on April 22. With nearly 50 attendees, the evening was filled with good food, great conversation, and ended with the acknowledgement of 13 volunteers who really went above and beyond the past year.
Program Volunteers of the Year
- Alyse Reid - Teen Volunteer Program
- Lucy Domingo - Shelter
- Dave Sarosky - Development
- Richard Erwin - Legal Assistance
- Lynne Kelleher - First Response
- Carrie Uzelac - Community Education
- Karin Kasdin - Support Group
- Candace Smolowe - Support Group
- Joan Bowers - Hotline
- Lelia Matthews - PFA
- Jane Gallen - Full Circle
- Carly Harsha - Full Circle
- The Gap, Doylestown - Corporate Partner
Thank you to all volunteers for giving AWP 24,561 hours (equivalent to $497,360.25) last year! | | 14th Annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy
The 14th annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy was held on Saturday, February 7 at the majestic Tyler Hall on the campus of Bucks County Community College. Over 200 community members attended to socialize, eat chocolate, and bid on the various items featured in the silent and live auctions. The event raised over $80,000, making it a sweet success! Thank you to all that attended, volunteered, and supported the event through sponsorships and donations! | | Volunteer Night - February 2009
February's Volunteer Night brought together a large group of members from across the community. Everyone ate pizza, learned a little bit about AWP, and helped to put together favors to be handed out at the 14th annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy! The next volunteer night will be held on Monday, April 6 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | | The Gap Gives Back!
Employees from The Gap - Doylestown, volunteered their time to repaint the children's playroom in shelter. The new mural, which features a different season on each wall has really brightened up the room. The children in shelter were able to be involved by helping to draw the design on the wall in pencil before the artists painted them in. | | Patrons Went Bananas For Full Circle's Grand Reopening
On Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. Full Circle opened the doors of its new location to the public. The day was filled with various treats including soft pretzels provided by Philly Pretzel Factory of Lahaska and Lansdale and appearances by My Gym's Mymo the Monkey.
Patrons were given the opportunity to enter a drawing. The winners were selected at the end of the day. Karen Sheaffer of Chalfont won Third Prize, a $50 gift certificate to Full Circle. Second Prize, a $75 gift certificate was won by Joan Collier. The Grand Prize, a $100 gift certificate to Full Circle, was won by Bonnie McKeon of Doylestown.
Full Circle is now open 7 days a week. The new store, which is located in the same shopping center as the original location, is next to Tuesday Morning. Full Circle offers a vast selection of quality men's, women's and children's apparel - perfect for back to school shopping! | | Repaint, Redecorate, Re-floor!
Chalfont's Boy Scout Troop 36 sure has a hard worker on their hands! 16 year old Bow Arrow repainted, redecorated and re-floored a room at shelter! With the help of his family, Bow raised the money for the supplies and completed the refurbish. Bow is working toward earning his Eagle Scout!
Photos (from left to right): Bow and his twin sister, Bridget cleaning up; The beautiful new floor!
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