What's Happening & When

    September 25th-October 2nd, 2010

The Battered Women's Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Medina & Summit Counties have come together with The Love Initiative to create the AKRON PEACE PROJECT.

The AKRON PEACE PROJECT's objective is to encourage peace within ourself, home and community.  The project is hosting an activity-filled week that will take place September 25th-October 2nd, 2010 throughout the City of Akron.  Click here for a list of all of the events!

With the help of volunteers, sponsors and supporters, activities will include an official proclamation of "Akron Peace Week" by the City of Akron, dog walk, speakers, interactive discussions, art show, meditation, traveling International Peace Museum exhibit, film, music (featuring Zach, founder of the Love Initiative and co-counder of Akron Peace Project) and more!

Proceeds stemming from this event will help support the Battered Women's Shelter and Rape Crisis Center in their efforts to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence on their road to healing and peace.

For more information on the project and events or on ways that you can become involved, please email Bekey Hewit at beckyh@scmcbws.org or Zach Freidhof at zach@zachmusic.net .

If you would like to sponsor or make a charitable contribution to support the AKRON PEACE PROJECT, please contact Dana Zedak at danaz@scmcbws.org .

You may also make secure donations to the AkRON PEACE PROJECT through our firstgiving site at http://www.firstgiving.com/akronpeaceproject .

A list of events may be found on our Facebook page by clicking on the following link http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124294200915070&v=app_2344061033&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=124294200915070&v=wall&ref=ts . 

 

Take Back the Night

 Friday, October 15th. 

Judith Resnick CLC

65 North Meadowcross Drive

Akron, Ohio 44301

6pm-9pm

Save the Date. 

 

Volunteer Training Class

The Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties is pleased to announce that we are currently enrolling individuals for our November 2010 volunteer training class. No experience is necessary.

Why volunteer for the Medina & Summit Counties Rape Crisis Center?

Because our Free 40 hour training creates an opportunity for:

  •  An extremely rewarding experience 

  •  Having a positive impact on someone's life

  •  Giving  back to your community  

  •  Career enhancement 

  •  Adding volunteerism to a job resume

Via a comprehensive four week training program, the Rape Crisis Center provides interested candidates with the necessary skills needed to assist the organization in meeting the needs of the people that we serve. The dates and times are as follows:

Monday ,November 1st 5:30-9:00p ; Wednesday, November 3rd 5:30-9:00p ; Saturday, November 6th 9a-4p ; Monday, November 8th 5:30-9:00p ; Wednesday, November 10th 5:30-9:00p ; Monday, November 15th 5:30-9:00p and Wednesday November 17th 5:30-9:00p.

Your concern and dedication to survivor recovery, community education and outreach are a large part of our success in Medina and Summit counties. Our volunteers can be found throughout the community serving in the following ways:

Rape Crisis Center Hotline – Our 24/7 hotline could not exist without the empathetic community members who respond to residents in crisis.


Hospital Advocates - In partnership with forensic nurse examiners, advocates provide support, information, and referral to rape survivors during the medical exam and evidence collection process.


Community Education and Outreach – Volunteers can choose to assist with presentations to civic groups, schools, churches, businesses and other organizations interested in stopping rape through education.


Special Events and Fundraisers – Numerous events throughout the year are staffed by volunteers that assist in every dimension from promotion to folding leaflets.


Student Intern Opportunities – College students interested in interning with RCC can discuss opportunities for projects.


We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your interest in serving with the Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties. I am available to answer any questions you have regarding the upcoming training. Please complete the volunteer application and forward to Jenniferj@scmcbws.org.  I will call to schedule your pre training interview.

Respectfully Yours,

Jennifer Kay Jeter
Rape Crisis Center of Medina and Summit Counties
Volunteer Coordinator/Outreach
Office: 330-860-5624 Fax: 330-777-4549
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