Fundraising Events


 
 
  • What:   Beer, Blues & BBQ Fundraiser
  • Where: Loyal Oak Tavern
  • When:  Sunday, October 25th  4-7 PM
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Mardi Gras Celebration 2010:


 Saturday, March 6, 2010 – Todaro’s Party Center

You won’t want to miss this fabulous event!  Contact Shelley at (330) for sponsorship opportunities.

Remembrance Events

VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REMEMBERS VICTIMS AT ANGEL TREE CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 7  

The Victim Assistance Program will hold the 15th Annual Angel Tree Ceremony and Homicide Memorial Service on Monday, December 7, 2008 from 6:00-7:15 pm.  The ceremony will be held in the Atrium of the Oliver Ocasek Building at 161 S. High Street in Akron.   The Angel Tree Ceremony is an opportunity for family and friends of homicide victims to remember their loved ones by displaying photographs and memorial angels on a tree.  The Angel Tree Ceremony is free and open to the public.   Survivors may donate a picture (5x7) for permanent placement on the display by calling Victim Assistance Program at 330-376-0040.  The “Wall of Remembrance” will be on display throughout the holiday season.   For further information, please call Victim Assistance at (330) 376-0040.  

 NATIONAL VICTIM RIGHTS WEEK – APRIL 18-24, 2010

Victim’s Rights:  Every Victim Every Time”   The Victim Rights Week commemorations focus on the experiences of victims as they share their journeys through the valley of violence.  Please join us as we locally initiate Victim Rights Week.  Save the Date for the National Victim Rights Week Events:   Candlight Vigil – Sunday, April 18 at St. Paul’s Church   Victim Rights Luncheon – Tuesday, April 20 For further information, please call Victim Assistance at (330) 376-0040.          

HELP PROVIDE A SPECIAL HOLIDAY FOR OUR FAMILIES

   Victim Assistance Program and Furnace Street Mission will be providing holiday baskets on December 22 to victims of crime and trauma in Summit County.  Staff members identify 150 families who have displayed the greatest need for assistance throughout the year.  Officers from local law enforcement departments will deliver the baskets that include a complete holiday meal and toys for the children.  Baskets are provided as a way of letting the victims know that the harm caused by crime is not forgotten at this special time of the year   Monetary donations are welcome!  Please send your checks payble to Victim Assistance Program to P.O. Box 444, Akron, Ohio  44309-0444.  For further information, please contact Shelley at 330-376-0040.

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