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WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2006
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| Keep Kids safe Skate | |||||||||||||||
When: Saturday, January
28, 2006 Time: 7:30pm to 9:30pm Where: University of Pennsylvania, Ice Skating Rink 3130 Walnut St $8 children under 18 /$10 Adults (Price includes skate rental) LSH’s Keep Kids Safe Skate is a family fundraising event
aimed at increasing awareness of domestic violence.
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| 7th Annual Readathon | |||||||||||||||
Click here for the pictures from this event... When: MARCH
20th – March
31st For more information
or if you are interested in sending us a donation please call 215-426-8610
x 208 or visit our Donations
page.
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| "PROMISES"
A One-act Play and Panel Discussion About Intimate Violence |
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Click here for the pictures from this event... In recognition of Women's History Month Community College of Philadelphia Women's Center and Lutheran Settlement House present When:Tuesday, March 28, 2006 The impact of domestic violence on children Programs and services for victims of abuse Programs and services for abusive men
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| April | |||||||||||||||
| Coping with Domestic Violence - Breakfast Talk | |||||||||||||||
When: Thursday, April 6 2006 Beatriz Vieira, Executive Director of Lutheran Settlement
House (LSH), and Ana Lisa Yoder, MSW, Director
of LSH’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Department, will discuss
the issue of domestic violence and share the ways |
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| HOUSING FAIR - YOUR FIRST STEP IN OBTAINING A HOME OF YOUR OWN! | |||||||||||||||
WHEN: TBA... The Housing Fair will offer individuals an opportunity to learn the home buying process, as well as the responsibilities of home ownership, in a comprehensive program presented in an educational, non-sales oriented environment. • Come learn about home ownership opportunities; |
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| Creating Sanctuary Exploring The Role of Faith Communities in responding to Domestic Violence and Child Abuse |
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When: April 25-26, 2006 Conference Description: Conference keynote speakers include the nationally renowned founder and President of the Faith Trust Institute, Dr. Reverend Mary Fortune as well as Linda Olsen, Executive Director of a Seattle-based domestic violence organization. Registration fees is $175p/p. (This fee includes diner, continental breakfast and refreshments. This fee does not include airfare or hotel accommodations. Who should attend: professionals,
social workers, advocates, activists, and leaders and congregants
of communities of faith. For complete details click on the link below http://www.lutheransettlement.org/e-invitation.html |
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| May | |||||||||||||||
| Dine For Dollars On Lutheran Settlement House Night, And Help Raise Money For Families In Crisis! | |||||||||||||||
WHEN: Tuesday, May 2; Tuesday, May 9; and Wednesday,
May 10. Tutti
Toscani by Lamberti If you dine at either of these two participating locations on
any of these dates and give your server your sponsor voucher, $2.50
will be donated to Lutheran Settlement House. Please Click Here... to print out a voucher to help support Lutheran Settlement House and dine at any of the participating Lamberti’s Cucina locations on those dates. |
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| Lutheran Settlement House and community members to discuss new development at Front Street | |||||||||||||||
When:Tuesday May 9, 2006: 7:15 PM Where:Lutheran Settlement House 1340 Frankford Avenue What: LSH invites the neighborhood to participate in a series of community meetings to discuss the plan for developing a new multi-purpose building at 1347-51 North Front Street, along with a major renovation of LSH’s existing building. This project will provide LSH with the necessary space to offer even more services, including affordable rental units for senior citizens in the community it has served for more than 100 years. The development and design will be discussed at this meeting where community members and neighbors will learn the details of the project, including LSH’s history, purpose, and expected benefits to our community. Questions from the community are highly encouraged! For more information, please contact Bia Vieira, Executive Director, at 215-426-8610 x 246 |
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| Shop for Mother’s Day at Ten Thousand Villages | |||||||||||||||
When: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Location: 8331 Germantown Avenue Ten Thousand Villages, located in Chestnut Hill, will host a Mother’s Day shopping night for Lutheran Settlement House. For every purchase you make, Ten Thousand Villages will donate 15% of the proceeds to Lutheran Settlement House. For more information on Ten Thousand Villages, call 215-242-3040. |
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| 2nd Annual Women Of Courage: Women Of Inspiration Awards | |||||||||||||||
LUTHERAN
SETTLEMENT HOUSE ANNOUNCES Click here for the pictures from this event... WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 Established by Lutheran Settlement House in 2005, the Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration Awards recognize Philadelphia-area women who have courageously overcome difficult situations, made important achievements to improve their lives, and have found the spirit to change the lives of others and make a difference in our communities. |
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| June | |||||||||||||||
| MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH | |||||||||||||||
Come and Celebrate Mother and Father’s Day with a Brunch and Family Fair. When: Saturday, June 10, 2006 Brunch will be served from 10am to 12pm Reservations for the brunch are required. To R.S.V.P please call Mary at 215-426-8610 x 202 by not later than May 24, 2006 Family Fair will be from 12pm to 3pm. Sponsors:
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| July | |||||||||||||||
| Press Conference Funding Announcement for the Lutheran Settlement House Renovation |
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On July 31st, 2006 a host of city and state officials including State Representative Curtis Thomas, State Representative Dwight Evans and Councilman Darrell Clarke gathered at a press conference to announce resources for the renovation of the Lutheran Settlement House. Funded by a $500,000 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant delivered by State Representative Curtis Thomas and Representative Dwight Evans. Click here for the pictures from this event...
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| August | |||||||||||||||
| Fans for LSH's Senior clients | |||||||||||||||
August 2nd: |
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| Office Depot Donates 100 backpacks to Lutheran Settlement House | |||||||||||||||
August 9, 2006 |
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| LSH receives recognition for its great services! | |||||||||||||||
Saturday, August 19, 2006 LSH received a special recognition and a certificate of appreciation for the great services we provide in our communities. This recognition was received at the 2nd annual Community Breakfast Fellowship at the Morris Brown African Methodist Episcopal Church. The event was sponsored by Women of Wisdom Ministries of Morris Brown AME. |
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| Food Cup Board | |||||||||||||||
When: Friday, August 25th
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| September | |||||||||||||||
| Comcast News Makers | |||||||||||||||
LSH's Executive Director Beatriz Vieira being interviewed on Comcast's News Makers program.
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| CAREER DAY - JOB FAIR | |||||||||||||||
WHEN: Thursday September 14th from 9am to 2pm Bring your resume and be prepared to meet local recruiters! |
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| Women’s Friendship Day Partnering to benefit Women and children who have been affected by Domestic Violence |
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When: Saturday, September 16, 2006 Click here for the pictures from this event... Lutheran Settlement House, Ten Thousand Villages and O’Doodles Toy Store are partnering to celebrate Women’s Friendship Day. As a token of friendship, support and solidarity with the countless women and children who are victims of domestic violence, we are encouraging community members to join us during this celebration and show your support by: As part of the celebration we will have Music from Wired 96.5 (12pm to 1pm), refreshments, activities for kids, face painting, etc
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| Food Cup Board | |||||||||||||||
When: Friday,September 29th
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| October | |||||||||||||||
| Listen Up! Young Artist Have Something To Say About Domestic Violence | |||||||||||||||
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 Click here for the pictures from this event... Please R.S.V.P by September 27, 2006 by calling Suzette Belz at 215-426-8610 x 208. This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated
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| 3rd Annual Senior Health Fair | |||||||||||||||
When: Friday, October 20, 2006 This senior fair provides direct access to service providers, health providers, nutritional services, and free health screenings such as: blood pressure, breast exams, flu shots, massages, etc. Participant agencies: Geri-Perk, Independendence Blue Croos, Senior Partners, The Nursing Scool of Northeastern Hospital, Life-St Agnes, Epilepsy Foundation, and more. This event is co-sponsored by Geri-Perk
For more information, call Suzette Belz at 215-426-8610 ext 208 |
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| Food Cup Board | |||||||||||||||
When: Friday,October 27th
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| November | |||||||||||||||
| Domestic Violence Awareness Press Conference | |||||||||||||||
When: Monday, November 6, 2006 A Domestic Violence Awareness press conference hosted by the School District of Philadelphia, in conjunction with Lutheran Settlement House, Verizon Wireless, and the Police Athletic League. School District CEO Paul Vallas will announce a district-wide schools initiative aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence and its devastating impact in Philadelphia. The initiative is threefold: 1) Support Lutheran Settlement House’s “Purple Ribbon Campaign” that raises funds for local domestic violence awareness and prevention efforts. 2) Assist PAL in its goal to collect 10,000 no-longer-used wireless phones to benefit domestic violence survivors and the organization’s mission of serving kids throughout Philadelphia. Verizon Wireless, through its HopeLine phone recycling program, will donate $1 for every phone collected, up to $10,000, in support of PAL’s youth programs. 3) Integrate Domestic Violence Awareness into School District Health Curriculum and Character Education. |
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| Dine Out and Support Victims of Domestic Violence | |||||||||||||||
When: Wednesday,
November 8, 2006
Where: Trolley Car Diner, 7619 Germantown Ave Time: 5pm to 9pm As part of its Helping Hands Night Fundraising program, the Trolley Car Diner will donate 15% of the revenue to Lutheran Settlement House. This is a fun and easy way for you to show your support for victims of domestic violence. Bring your friends and family for a delicious dinner at Trolley Car Diner and help stop domestic violence. For directions, more information, or to RSVP, call Suzette Belz at 215-426-8610 x 208. Click here for the flier...and please forward this message to your family and friends!
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| LSH’s Domestic Violence Buddy Bear Program | |||||||||||||||
Lutheran Settlement House is honored to announce that this year’s Mistress of Ceremonies will be Lynn Doyle, Host and Executive Producer of “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle”: CN8, The Comcast Network. 
Bringing a new stuffed bear to support LSH’s "Buddy Bear Campaign," aimed to protect child witnesses of domestic violence (DV). These bears will be outfitted with lavender ribbons carrying Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-866-SAFE-014, and distributed by the Philadelphia Police. Police officers citywide not only comfort children by providing them with these teddy bears when responding to DV calls, they provide the children with the phone number to call for assistance if the violence continues. 
Each year in the winter, Lutheran Settlement House, in
collaboration with the Philadelphia Police Department, holds a
Buddy Bear Campaign, aimed to protect child witnesses of Domestic
Violence (DV). LSH turns over armloads of handmade teddy bears,
outfitted with lavender ribbons carrying LSH’s DV hotline
number, to the Philadelphia Police. Police offices citywide will
comfort children by providing them with the teddy bears when responding
to DV calls. The bears for children, combined with hotline information
for adults, help foster a supportive and holistic intervention
method between DV victims and police offices on the front line
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When: Friday, November 17th
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| December | ||||
| Christmas Shopping Night at 0’Doodles Toy Store | ||||
When: Friday, December 1st, 2006. O’ Doodles Toy Store will host a Christmas shopping night for Lutheran Settlement House. So if you haven’t decided where to buy your children’s toys come to O’Doodles. For every purchase you make, O’Doodles toy store will donate 5% of the proceeds to Lutheran Settlement House. For more information on please call Suzette Belz at 215-426-8610 x 208. For more information about O’Doodles visit |
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Date:
December 9, 2006 LSH’s Keep Kids Safe Skate is a family fundraising event aimed at increasing awareness of domestic violence. Began in December 2003, this annual event is held at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ice Rink ( 3130 Walnut St). This event features activities for children and families, opportunities to ice skate, and more. University of Pennsylvania Ice Skating Rink will donate 50% of the proceeds to Lutheran Settlement House. For more information, call 215-426-8610 ext 208
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