Explore the links below for more information on upcoming and recent events and programs at A Woman's Place. Click on any photo to automatically enlarge it.
Kickathon at Villari's Self Defense Centers of Chalfont to Support AWP 04/26/08 Villari's Self Defense Centers of Chalfont (Villari’s) will host a Kickathon on Saturday, April 26. Villari's students of all ages (4-year olds through adults) will ask family members, friends and businesses to pledge money if the student performs the 500 kicks required to complete the kickathon. Also, at the end of the Kickathon, Master Pfister, Fifth Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kempo Karate and the chief instructor at the school, will perform a breaking demonstration. Last year, he broke 50 concrete patio blocks. All profits from the Kickathon benefit A Woman's Place.
Save the Date! Volunteer Appreciation Event 04/30/08
A Woman's Place will honor our volunteers during a special appreciation event at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, as part of the 2008 National Volunteer Week. This year's event will be at Back to the 50s diner in Perkasie – burgers and shakes included! For more information, contact Ariella Zemach-Bersin by email or call 215.343.9241 ext. 109.
Shady Brook Farm Shopping Day to Benefit AWP 05/03/08
The MOMS Club of Southeastern Lower Bucks County is partnering with Bucks County's legendary Shady Brook Farm to help support AWP.On Saturday, May 3, shop at Shady Brook Farm's famous market and garden center and 20 percent of your purchases will benefit AWP!
Located at 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, and featuring premium and pick-your-own produce, a full-service deli and bakery, winery, nursery, garden center, gift shop, and much more, Shady Brook Farm is the ultimate Bucks County springtime family destination.
The MOMS Club of Southeastern Lower Bucks County also will be collecting select items from AWP's wish list onsite that day. Shop Shady Brook Farm on Saturday, May 3, and mention AWP to have 20 percent of your purchase donated!
Click here for details about the items the MOMS Club will be collecting that day.
Click here to download a flyer you can print and bring with you to the register to make your "donation" complete!
Blue Tulip Shopping Event Benefits AWP! 05/04/08
Blue Tulip in Warrington is once again hosting a special shopping event to benefit AWP - just in time for Mother's Day! Shop from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, mention your shopping for AWP, and 15 percent of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to AWP!
Located in the Valley Square Shopping Center on Route 611 in Warrington, Blue Tulip is a one-of-a-kind gifts and occasions speciality store.
Call 215.343.4303 for more information or click here to visit Blue Tulip online.
Click here to download a flyer about the event you can bring with you.
Save Your Spot in the Upcoming CORE Training! 05/17/08
All volunteers must complete AWP's six-hour CORE training. This introductory training focuses on AWP's 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 in the community. Once completed, CORE Volunteers fill many roles at AWP, including administrative assistance, working on special events, and participating in community outreach and education.
To reserve your spot now, contact Ariella Zemach-Bersin by email or call 215.343.9241 ext. 109.
RECENT EVENTS
13th annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy Click on the pictures above to enlarge and read more about the event.
AWP Receives $5000 Verizon Foundation Grant
AWP received a $5,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to increase the organization’s technology capabilities, which in turn enhances AWP’s abilities to deliver direct services to victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children and the community. Daniel J. Reavy, Director-External Affairs, Verizon Pennsylvania presented the grant award to AWP Director of Services Mary Sonke in December.
AWP Holiday Party for Moms & Kids Santa Claus took time for everyone on his list during the annual A Woman’s Place (AWP) Holiday Party for Moms & Kids, hosted by Doylestown United Methodist Church (DUMC) on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007. In between the food and fun, partygoers shopped for free in the Holiday Shop for Moms & Kids. Stocked with generous donations from the community, the Holiday Shop gave AWP’s families an opportunity to celebrate the season by selecting and giving gifts to one another, helping make their holiday season a little brighter as they work to rebuild their lives. Every family went home with presents, pictures, groceries, and smiles. AWP partners with individuals and organizations from the community to provide support during the holiday season to more than 200 victims of domestic abuse and violence and their children.
Local Brownie Troop Donation to AWP Brownies from local Troop 21664, pictured with AWP Executive Director Donna J. Byrne, dropped off some much-needed donations they had collected for AWP’s shelter in October 2007.
October-November Direct Service Volunteers Graduate AWP’s October-November Direct Service Volunteer class included (L to R) AWP Volunteer & Event Coordinator Ariella Zemach-Bersin, AWP Development Assistant Samantha Newstadt, Katie Fotta, AWP Legal Advocate Jennifer Baronowski, Kelly Greiss, Stephanie Gouran, Charlotte Paskman, AWP Education Coordinator Liz Zadnik, Christy Bauer, AWP Board Member Sue Walker, and Darlene Leibensperger.
For more information on how to volunteer with A Woman's Place, contact Ariella Zemach-Bersin by email or call 215.343.9241 ext. 109.
To complete an online volunteer application, click here.
Full Cirlce Celebrates 15th Anniversary Shopping, food, fun, and cake (of course!) were in fashion at Full Circle’s 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in New Britain. Much more than a thrift store, Full Circle has filled a unique roll for 15 years in the work to end domestic abuse and violence in Bucks County. All proceeds from the store benefit AWP and clients shop for free at the store.
Motorola Day of Service Volunteers from Motorola gave AWP’s offices some much-needed new coats of paint during their volunteer service day in October 2007.
The Closet Works Inc. Day of Service Steven Hollenberg and Brian Groo from The Closet Works Inc. rolled up their sleeves and helped redo a room in AWP’s shelter during a volunteer service day in November 2007.
Women Build!
Volunteers from Women Build, a project of Bucks County Habitat for Humanity, got a little festive when they struck a pose for the camera after completing some much-needed “handywoman” work around AWP. The group will work on ongoing projects at AWP throughout the upcoming months.
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_0.jpg", 800, 468, "Christine+Gafgen%2C+AWP+Board+Member+Lisa+Compton%2C+Melissa+DelPrete%2C+Jennifer+Olson%2C+and+Jana+Pines+savor+the+eat+dessert+first+experience+during+the+event.")) "Christine Gafgen, AWP Board Member Lisa Compton, Melissa DelPrete, Jennifer Olson, and Jana Pines savor the eat dessert first experience during the event.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_2.jpg", 800, 416, "Board+of+Directors+members+Susan+Dardes%2C+Jennifer+Gavigan%2C+Tamera+Pugh%2C+Maureen+Lee%2C+Harold+Pugh%2C+and+Tam+St.+Claire%2C+E.D.+Donna+J.+Byrne%2C+and+BofD+members+Karen+Ferrante%2C+Kirby+Castor%2C+Lisa+Compton%2C+Lisa+Angelo%2C+Kristin+Ortlieb-Potts%2C+and+Scott+Fishman.")) "Board of Directors members Susan Dardes, Jennifer Gavigan, Tamera Pugh, Maureen Lee, Harold Pugh, and Tam St. Claire, E.D. Donna J. Byrne, and BofD members Karen Ferrante, Kirby Castor, Lisa Compton, Lisa Angelo, Kristin Ortlieb-Potts, and Scott Fishman.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_4.jpg", 709, 800, "More+than+150+silent+auction+items+that+were+up+for+bid+helped+to+raise+money+for+AWP%26%23146%3Bs+programs+and+services.")) "More than 150 silent auction items that were up for bid helped to raise money for AWP’s programs and services.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_6.jpg", 800, 487, "Historic+Tyler+Hall+on+the+campus+of+Bucks+County+Community+College+was+the+perfect+setting+for+the+event.+Special+thanks+to+the+facilities+and+security+personnel+from+Bucks+County+Community+College+for+their+help+before%2C+during%2C+and+after+the+event.")) "Historic Tyler Hall on the campus of Bucks County Community College was the perfect setting for the event. Special thanks to the facilities and security personnel from Bucks County Community College for their help before, during, and after the event.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_8.jpg", 800, 464, "AWP+Volunteers+Gail+Mintzer+and+Wendy+Hendricks+were+part+of+the+event+committee.+Members+of+the+committee+and+more+than+60+volunteers+helped+make+the+event+a+success.+Thank+you%21")) "AWP Volunteers Gail Mintzer and Wendy Hendricks were part of the event committee. Members of the committee and more than 60 volunteers helped make the event a success. Thank you!")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_10.jpg", 800, 750, "John+Grossman+of+John+Grossman+Entertainment+Services+poses+with+AWP+Director+of+Development+and+Community+Outreach+Ifeoma+Aduba.+As+DJ%2C+John+helped+revelers+dance+off+their+dessert+before+he+transformed+into+the+Willy+Wonka+for+the+live+auction.")) "John Grossman of John Grossman Entertainment Services poses with AWP Director of Development and Community Outreach Ifeoma Aduba. As DJ, John helped revelers dance off their dessert before he transformed into the Willy Wonka for the live auction."){kind=spacer}
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_12.jpg", 800, 533, "Options+abounded+for+chocolate+lovers+looking+forward+to+eating+dessert+during+the+event.+Special+thanks+to+all+the+volunteers+who+donated+desserts%21")) "Options abounded for chocolate lovers looking forward to eating dessert during the event. Special thanks to all the volunteers who donated desserts!")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_14.jpg", 800, 508, "Event+Co-Chairs+Lucy+Brennan+and+Lisa+Pretecrum+received+some+flowers+and+a+big+AWP+Thank+You%21+during+the+event.")) "Event Co-Chairs Lucy Brennan and Lisa Pretecrum received some flowers and a big AWP Thank You! during the event.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_16.jpg", 800, 463, "AWP+Legal+Advocacy+Director+Linda+Thomas%2C+Director+of+Services+Mary+Sonke%2C+and+Counseling+Director+Sarah+James+during+the+event.")) "AWP Legal Advocacy Director Linda Thomas, Director of Services Mary Sonke, and Counseling Director Sarah James during the event.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_18.jpg", 800, 475, "AWP+Development+Assistant+Samantha+Newstadt%2C+Education+Coordinator+Liz+Zadnik%2C+and+Intern+Nichole+Genco+during+the+event.")) "AWP Development Assistant Samantha Newstadt, Education Coordinator Liz Zadnik, and Intern Nichole Genco during the event.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_20.jpg", 800, 656, "Daniel+J.+Reavy%2C+Director-External+Affairs%2C+Verizon+Pennsylvania%2C+presented+the+grant+award+to+AWP+Director+of+Services+Mary+Sonke.")) "Daniel J. Reavy, Director-External Affairs, Verizon Pennsylvania, presented the grant award to AWP Director of Services Mary Sonke.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_22.jpg", 800, 710, "Pictured+%28L+to+R%29%3A+AWP+Board+of+Directors+President+Tam+St.+Claire%3B+AWP+Executive+Director+Donna+J.+Byrne%3B+Santa+Claus%3B+AWP+Volunteer+and+Event+Coordinator+Ariella+Zemach-Bersin%3B+and+AWP+Director+of+Development+and+Community+Outreach+Ifeoma+Aduba.")) "Pictured (L to R): AWP Board of Directors President Tam St. Claire; AWP Executive Director Donna J. Byrne; Santa Claus; AWP Volunteer and Event Coordinator Ariella Zemach-Bersin; and AWP Director of Development and Community Outreach Ifeoma Aduba.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_24.jpg", 800, 457, "Local+Troop+21664+with+AWP+Executive+Director+Donna+J.+Byrne.")) "Local Troop 21664 with AWP Executive Director Donna J. Byrne.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_26.jpg", 800, 488, "October-November+Direct+Service+volunteer+graduates.")) "October-November Direct Service volunteer graduates.")
![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_28.jpg", 800, 611, "Pictured+%28L+to+R%29%3A+Full+Circle+Assistant+Manager+Tamara+Bires-Lancieri%2C+Full+Circle+Sales+Associate+Anita+Selser%2C+Full+Circle+Manager+Joan+Doerr%2C+Full+Circle+Sales+Associate+Carol+Tollins%2C+and+Full+Circle+Sales+Associate+Helen+Brewer.")) "Pictured (L to R): Full Circle Assistant Manager Tamara Bires-Lancieri, Full Circle Sales Associate Anita Selser, Full Circle Manager Joan Doerr, Full Circle Sales Associate Carol Tollins, and Full Circle Sales Associate Helen Brewer.")
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![](javascript:void(view_full("special_events_files/image_34.jpg", 800, 515, "Volunteers+from+Women+Build.")) "Volunteers from Women Build.")