| Centro Nueva Creación/New Creation Community Center Joins LSH! | |||||||||||||||||||
We are very excited to announce that Centro Nueva Creación ~ New Creation Community Center, (Centro) will be joining Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) to offer services to Philadelphia families. This fall the Board of Directors of Centro voted to merge with Lutheran Settlement House. Around the same time, the Board of Directors of LSH also voted in favor of the union. Both organizations will benefit from greater reach into our community, a broader array of services and new opportunities to meet our community’s needs while we strive to achieve our common mission. |
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| KEEP KIDS SAFE SKATE EVENT | |||||||||||||||||||
Date: Sunday, January 13 2006 Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm Location: University of Pennsylvania , Ice Skating Rink 3130 Walnut St Price p/p: $9 (This includes skate rental) Tickets can be purchased the day of the event LSH’s Keep Kids Safe Skate is a family fundraising event aimed at increasing awareness of domestic violence. 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 Ramona Peralta at 215-426-8610 ext 236 |
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Volunteer training |
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Help empower victims of abuse and put an end to domestic violence. Make a difference -- Become a volunteer for the Bilingual Domestic Violence Program! We are looking for volunteers who are bilingual and/or are able to volunteer during daytime hours. Please contact Jacqueline Berry at (215) 426-8610 x274 or jberry@lutheransettlement.org by Dec 1, 2007 to apply for our next volunteer training to be held in January 2007. Training Schedule:
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| Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week February 4-8 2008 |
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In order to recognize and address the problem of dating violence among our youth, the United States Senate has declared February 4-8 2008 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. Click here for more details...
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| Celebrate International Women's Day and Support LSH | |||||||||||||||||||
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When: Wednesday, 5th March from 3pm to 7pm. You are invited to join Lutheran Settlement House, Ten Thousand Villages in Chestnut Hill, and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in celebration of International Women’s Day for a unique fundraising event. On this date, enjoy an evening of shopping for unique handcrafted products made by artisans around the world, available only at Ten Thousand Villages, and 10% of all profits will be donated to LSH to support necessary programs that help vulnerable women in need, including domestic violence counseling, services to homeless families, and education and employment training. Not only will you help support Lutheran Settlement House, you’ll promote grassroots development by buying ethically traded gifts. Ten Thousand Villages in Chestnut Hill is a nonprofit retail store specializing in unique fairly traded, handmade gifts, jewelry, home décor and personal accessories from the diverse cultures of artisans around the globe. The organization strives to improve the livelihood of more than 60,000 disadvantaged artisans in 35 countries by establishing a sustainable market for handmade products, and building long term buying relationships in places where skilled artisan partners lack opportunities for stable income. Product sales help pay for food, education, healthcare and housing for artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. On Wednesday March 5, you can put those sales to work for Lutheran Settlement House! Ten Thousand Villages is located at 8331 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA. For more information, call 215-242-3040, or email manager.chestnuthillATtenthousandvillages.com. |
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| Stop Budget Cuts for Domestic Violence Victim Services! | |||||||||||||||||||
Please pass on the following opportunity for important advocacy work: As you may already know the President’s Fiscal Year 2009 budget proposes devastating cuts to domestic violence victim services and state funding levels have remained stagnate for the past few years despite the fact that operating costs have risen dramatically. Lutheran Settlement House’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program is hosting two Letter Writing/Phone Calling events to encourage legislators to oppose federal budget cuts and ask for increased state funding for domestic violence victim services. Now is a crucial time to act on these devastating blows to domestic violence funding! Please join us at Lutheran Settlement House (1340 Frankford Avenue) on March 18th @ Noon and March 25th @ 6pm for free food, speakers, and collective action! No prior experience or knowledge is necessary. We will provide scripts and sample letters to make contacting your legislators quick & easy. We are asking that folks RSVP by phone (215-426-8610 ext. 236) or by email (smartin@lutheransettlement.org). Also, feel free to contact us with any questions! We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these events! Click here to download the flyer (in PDF format)...
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| National Volunteer Week | |||||||||||||||||||
When: April 27-May 3rd Lutheran Settlement House would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers for their time, and commitment. You are the heart and hands of our mission!
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| 4th Annual Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration Awards Dinner and Ceremony | |||||||||||||||||||
Click here to view pictures from this event... WHEN: Thursday, May 22, 2008 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. We hope you will join us in celebrating these women by supporting the Women of Courage: Women of Inspiration Awards Events by becoming a table sponsor or by purchasing an ad for the events program.
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| The Unstruck- A Vinyasa Yoga Workshop Benefiting Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence w/ Naomi, Ruchama, and Jordanna |
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Where: Dhyana Yoga Studio, 68 North Second Street (Old City), www.dhyana-yoga.com
Proceeds will benefit Lutheran Settlement House’s Bilingual Domestic Violence Program (BDVP) To register, please contact Suzette Belz at 215-426-8610 x 208 Workshop Details: |
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| Lutheran Charities Bike Ride 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
When: Saturday, June 28th 2008 Bike for a good cause! You’ll ride along the roads of Montgomery County as you navigate from steeple to steeple. Some of these country churches date back to 1743. A mix of shade and sun, hills and flats, and beautiful scenery will offer something for all riders. We also offer a Fun Walk and Ride for those who prefer to walk or ride on the trail. The Fun Walk and Ride starts on the bike path at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park at Oaks. The Lutheran Charities Bike Ride is a great way to support the social service agencies of our Synod which help more than 35,000 children and adults each year who are disabled, abused, hungry, and homeless. We encourage you to join this event as an individual biker, a participant in a group of bikers, a walker, a sponsor or as a volunteer. Lutheran Charities encompasses eight organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania. They are: Lutheran Settlement House, KenCrest Centers, Artman Lutheran Home, Lutheran Children & Family Service, Manatawny Manor, The Mary J. Drexel Home, Paul's Run Retirement Community, Silver Springs - Martin Luther School For More Information or to register, please visit
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| Lutheran Settlement House Announces New Leadership | |||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, PA. Lutheran Settlement House’s Board of Directors appointed Kate Hyzer, former Special Assistant to the Executive Director as the new Interim Executive Director. In this capacity, along with the Board of Directors, she will lead the organization until the search for a permanent executive director is completed. Click here for more details... New President of the Board Good Bye to Bia |
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| LSH's Director of Marketing and Philanthropy, Suzette Belz, is a recipient of the El Sol’s 2008 Crystal Award in the category of Community Leader | |||||||||||||||||||
Lutheran Settlement House is pleased to announce that our Director of Marketing and Philanthropy, Suzette Belz, is a recipient of the El Sol’s 2008 Crystal Award in the category of Community Leader Ms. Belz’s most important campaign, The Purple Ribbon Campaign, has grown from a neighborhood based initiative to a city-wide effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and increase financial support to victims of abuse in the Philadelphia area. In only four years, Ms. Belz’s initiatives increased the corporate and individual support to LSH by more than 300%! “I am extremely grateful to be honored, along with 15 other recipients, with this award from El Sol,” says Ms. Belz, “and I wish them all the best as they celebrate 16 years serving the Latino community in Philadelphia. Thank you so much for this award. I am deeply honored, and deeply moved by this recognition.”
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Domestic Violence & Health Care Training |
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When: Friday, October 24th, 2008 R.S.V.P by October 10, 2008! Training Description: Training Objectives: Please note: Space is limited and only those who have pre-registered will be admitted. For more information, please call Ramona Peralta at 215-426-8610 x 236 or email rperalta AT lutheransettlement.org (substitute AT with @) |
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| Click here to download the Training Flyer | Click here to Download the form | ||||||||||||||||||
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