Spring 2013 Newsletter - Domestic Violence Services of

Domestic Violence Services
Of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Spring 2013
Admiration For A Community Who Cares...
As the new Shelter Manager of Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and
Perry Counties, and new to the Carlisle area, I have been amazed at how much the
community has done for our emergency shelter program. I have continued the
Adopt-A-Room program and have repeatedly been left speechless with the number of people who so willingly donate their time and effort. I recently reached out
to some of our contacts to see if anyone would be interested in “adopting” our
common areas which are much bigger than the bedrooms. Within a few hours, I
received several responses wanting to help and every common area was
“adopted” within that day. With the outpouring of support the Adopt-A-Room
program has received, we have been able to provide a home-like environment for
victims of domestic violence and their children. When making the decision to leave
and the fear of going to a shelter, it’s been a blessing to be able to provide the
warmth and comfort of “home” to the women and children in need.
Mindy Ariyo
Shelter Manager
Special “Thank You” to all listed below who have “adopted” a room since January 2012:
Maureen Henne, Janet Kacsur & Maggie Landis
Patty Stivitz & Cindy Sutton
Jessica Valek & Family
Carlisle First Church of God Women’s Ministry
Beth Dum and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church/Fellowship Circle
Molly McCurdy with Mt. Calvary Church
TJ George with Capital Area Christian Church
Chiquita Morrison on behalf of VFW
Cynthia Heiney
Sally Brooks
Girl Scout Gold Award Project
Jess Valek, a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School “Adopted a Room”
as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She also developed 5 exceptional You Tube videos about teen dating violence. Please view these at http://
www.youtube.com/user/gstroop588. Thank you Jess for offering your time and
talents to us!
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Thank you Flagship Cinemas for
allowing us to sell candy bars at
the theater to educate teens
about healthy relationships during February Teen Dating
Violence Awareness Month!
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
New to the Board...
Diane Collier became a member of the Board in October, 2012. A long time advocate for victims of domestic violence, Diane has a background in the medical
field and is currently self-employed as a realtor with
Century 21 Realty Services, formerly Piscioneri Realty.
Her compassion and concern for others is evidenced by
many years of volunteer work with her church, Breast
Cancer Awareness activities and American Cancer Society programs. We are happy that Diane’s life of caring for her family and others will now include service on
the DVSCP Board.
One in three adolescents
in the U.S. are victims of
teen dating violence.
DVSCP Board of Directors
Karen Shirey,
President
Dennis McMaster,
Vice President
Michael Varano,
Treasurer
Pastor Gwenn Trout,
Secretary
Diane Collier
Sonja Cornfield
Representative Sheryl Delozier
Pastor T.J. George
Lieutenant Mark Green
Lance Kessler
Tiffany Look
Diane Markley
Kraig Nace
Arlene Seid
Diane Sherwood
Margaret (Peg) Simok
Jan Matthew Tamanini
Sonja Cornfield joined the Board in October, 2012.
Sonja’s background is in clinical research, primarily in early phase oncology projects. Currently employed by ICON
Clinical Research in North Wales, PA, she also worked at
Sloan-Kettering (New York, NY) and Bristol Myers Squibb
(Princeton, NJ). A “Work-at-Home Mom,” Sonja lives in
Enola with her husband, Mike, and two daughters (5 and
3). Sonja brings fundraising experience to the Board and
a desire to be more involved in our community. She is
serving on the Fundraising and Personnel Committees and
welcomes the opportunity to raise awareness of domestic
violence issues in our community. The Board welcomes
Sonja’s enthusiastic support and is enjoying working with
her.
Lance Kessler, CFMP, became a member of the DVSCP
Board in July, 2012. Prior to owning his own consulting
business, Lance Kessler and Associates, Lance was the Senior Vice President/Director of Marketing with several local financial institutions/banks: Keystone Financial, Fulton
Bank, Hamilton Bank, and Dauphin Deposit Bank. He
brings marketing, planning, and management skills to
DVSCP and has developed a model for the staff to use
for an updated database. Lance has agreed to serve on
the Marketing, Personnel, and Board Development Committees. We appreciate Lance’s willingness to share his
time and talents with DVSCP and welcome him to the
Board.
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Spring 2013
Margaret “Peg” Simok joined the Board in February,
2013. Peg has been an advocate for victims of domestic
violence throughout her legal career thus she understands
and appreciates the services DVSCP provides. A graduate of Penn State and Weidner University School of Law,
Peg worked at Mid Penn Legal Services assisting clients
with PFAs for five years in Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin Counties before moving to private practice with
Cognetti & Associates to practice family law throughout
PA. Peg is also a founding member of the Dauphin County Self-Help Center, and she worked with the statewide
committee that produced the DVD on supervised visitations. A single Mom, her daughter, Katie, is a biomedical
engineer. Peg’s hobbies include gardening and cooking,
as well as, watching football and baseball. Peg has
agreed to serve on the Fundraising and Board Development Committees. We appreciate her willingness to share
her expertise with DVSCP along with her commitment to
helping domestic violence victims.
Kraig L. Nace became a member of the Board in February,
2013. He brings a strong background in community service
as a result of his experience as the Mayor of Duncannon
since 2004 and as Company Chief/EMS Coordinator/
Trustee for Duncannon Emergency Medical Services since
1994. Born and raised in Perry County, Kraig is a graduate of Susquenita High School and has received certifications from EMS/EMA/Leadership/Government courses at
Harrisburg Area Community College. From 1998-2005,
Kraig worked as the Promotions and Marketing Director
for Dame Media/Clear Channel Broadcasting. Presently,
he is the Owner and President of Juke Box Hits, an entertainment services company. Kraig and his fiance, Tonya
Fenton, a RN in the NICU at Harrisburg Hospital, are planning an October wedding. Kraig will be serving on the
DVSCP Marketing and Board Personnel Committees. We
appreciate Kraig’s willingness to assist DVSCP with our
public relations/marketing efforts and are looking forward
to working with him.
Tiffany Look joined the Board as a Leadership Cumberland Intern in September, 2012. A graduate of Penn
State, Tiffany is the Camp Hill Branch Member for Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Similar positions with Mid
Penn Bank, Belco Community Credit Union and PA Central
Federal Credit Union have resulted in her bringing excellent managerial and human resource skills to the Board.
Tiffany has shared her expertise at many Board Committee meetings, most recently as a fundraiser for the 2013
Gala. Tiffany lives in Hummelstown where she enjoys family life with her husband, two children, and her granddaughter, Layla Skye. The Board is looking forward to her
becoming a DVSCP Board Member upon completion of
her internship in May of 2013. We appreciate her being
part of our DVSCP Team.
The smile on a child’s face when he sees the bike
Santa left in the shelter playroom for him… the
joy in a survivor’s eyes when she hears she got
the job she interviewed for… the relief a Mom
feels when she tucks her children in at night
knowing they are safe: these are just a few of
the thousand acts of kindness you and our community partners have made possible at DVSCP
for more than 22 years.
As we begin the agency’s 23rd year, the Board
decided to focus on two goals in our Strategic
Plan, (1) to increase fundraising efforts because
of decreases in several revenue sources, and (2)
to increase public awareness of our services/
programs. I am happy to report that we are
succeeding in both these goals. Our fundraising
efforts have been increased by adding or expanding several fundraisers: “Walk a Mile in
Her Shoes,” “Mother’s Day Flower Sale,”
“Holiday Happenings,” shopping/auction event,
and our Annual Gala. New community outreach efforts were initiated during October’s
Domestic Violence Awareness Month when we
placed 60 purple wreaths on the doors of businesses throughout Cumberland and Perry Counties as well as 10 “Red Lady Silent Witness”
Figures in prominent places throughout our
service area. We also participated in the Mechanicsburg and Newport community parades
where we were well received, focusing on our
mantra, “There is No Face to Domestic Violence.”
As we look forward to our next fiscal year, the
Board is beginning to expand to include the 21
members permitted in our Bylaws and is working on developing a new Strategic Plan for
2013-2015.
On a personal note, I would like to thank each
of you for supporting the agency during my term
as Board President. You continue to reinforce
my faith in people as you prove that Margaret
Mead’s view of society rings true today. “Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is
the only thing that ever has.”
Karen Shirey,
Board President
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Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Please welcome our new Shelter Manager, Mindy Ariyo. She and her husband, Babbajide, live in New Cumberland with their 3 dogs, a cat, and a
frog. She has worked in Juvenile Services for the past 15 years. Her previous
job was with Abraxas Treatment Services. Mindy loves the beach and likes to
read when she is not at work. Mindy adapted easily to her new position,
works well with staff and clients, and is always positive. We are fortunate to
have her as part of our team!
We are happy to introduce Christina Bohon-Prosser, our new Shelter Assistant.
When not working, she keeps busy with her two children; Megan, who is 19,
and Jacob, who is 13. She also has 2 cats and a bird. Christina comes to us
from Texas where she worked at the Health and Human Services Commission
as a Food Stamp, Medicaid, and TANF worker. Christina fit right in, and the
fact that she is very handy is a great help to the shelter. Christina says she
loves her job here and enjoys doing what she can for the clients. Welcome
Christina!
Spring Interns
Carlotta Lam pkin Mitchell comes to us
from Harrisburg Area
Community College
where she is working
towards her Associates
degree in Human
Services. Carlotta lives
in Carlisle with her four
year old son and
plans to further her
education. Carlotta enjoys helping people in
the community.
Brooke Deschenes is
studying Psychology at
Shippensburg University. After graduating in
May, 2013, Brooke
plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling.
Brooke is from
New Jersey where she
lives with her family.
Outside of school and
work, Brooke enjoys
traveling, reading, and
spending time with her
family and friends.
You will hear the phrases “There
is No Face to Domestic Violence” and “No more, Together
We Can End Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault,” as we promote our public awareness campaigns throughout the year. They
speak to the reality that domestic
violence affects anyone, independent of race, gender, age, socio-economic status or religious
background. AND that it is time
for us as a community to say “No
More to Domestic Violence.” It
is important to speak up if we
feel something is wrong or inappropriate and to educate one another about healthy relationships
and where to go for help.
I am very proud of what the
staff, Board of Directors, and
volunteers have accomplished
this year. We have reached so
many people through our prevention and education programs and
have been able to maintain the
services needed for victims of
domestic violence and their families despite federal funding cuts
and the economic challenges.
Thank you to those of you in the
community who continue to support us in our efforts to end domestic violence. Together, we
can make a difference!
Ann Shields,
Executive Director
Spring 2013
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NEWS FROM PERRY COUNTY
SERVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS IN PERRY COUNTY
As the Perry County Legal Advocate/
Counselor, I am responsible for providing
individual counseling, information on legal
options and procedures, accompanying individuals suffering physical and/or mental
abuse to court hearings, and assisting with
filing Protection from Abuse Orders. I also
regularly attend the Perry County Partnership Board, Perry County Crimestoppers,
Perry Housing Partnership meetings, and I
am a member of the Perry County Chamber
of Commerce. DVSCP takes part in many
community events throughout the year to
provide education to the community about
domestic violence and healthy relationships.
Look for us at: DVSCP Candlelight Vigil,
Family Fun Fest, National Night Out, Newport Canal Days, Newport Halloween Parade, and the SuBeLex Festival.
Jamie Shaffer,
Legal Advocate
What’s Happening in the Public Education Department?
It has been another busy year in the Public Education Department! Since March of 2012, we spoke to 5,000 students in Cumberland and Perry Counties! This includes
presentations in high schools, juvenile delinquent facilities,
Universities such as Shippensburg University and Dickinson
College, as well as trade schools like YTI in Mechanicsburg.
We also developed a Bullying Program, which we use at
the elementary and middle school levels.
the need for continued education, and our growing success.
We have begun to do more speaking at workplaces, as
more and more companies are collaborating with us to
educate on this very important topic. As always, we continue to participate in Wellness programs/fairs across the
region, typically held at Universities, Carlisle Barracks, and
large companies. We are thrilled to be recognized as a
leader in domestic violence awareness!
We continue to include Medical Advocacy in our education
program, which is part of the new employee orientations What a great year 2012/2013 was, and we look forfor nurses and office staff at Holy Spirit Hospital and Car- ward to raising more awareness, and ultimately ENDING
lisle Regional Medical Center. This has been a widely suc- domestic violence through education!
cessful portion of our outreach, that is highly respected and
Megan Pearson
greatly appreciated.
Public Education Coordinator
Kiwanis Clubs, numerous churches in both counties, and the
Salvation Army, have also invited us as a guest speaker.
This continues to prove the impact we have on the area,
New Children's Support Group
In February, we started the
first “Children’s Support
Group” for children and
teens who have experienced
domestic violence in their
household.
The group is
comprised of five members
that range in age from 7-13
years. We discussed what
domestic violence is, the effects of domestic violence,
coping methods, safety planning, and much more. Activi-
ties are planned to encourage discussion, insight, and
awareness. One such activity was to create a mask to
identify feelings that children
hide internally and feelings
that they allow the world to
see. Since the group has
enjoyed their time together
and requested more meetings, we extended the sessions to twelve weeks and
added some summer activity
nights to include a pizza party and an ice cream social.
We are so pleased that the
Children’s Support Group has
been a huge success! I am
looking forward to expanding
our group and starting another one soon in hopes of helping more children.
Jessalynn Welsh,
Children and Youth Advocate
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
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Volunteer News
Our 2012 Fall Volunteer Training Class was a success! We gained new volunteers who will help staff our 24
hour hotline and provide assistance with our emergency shelter and various fundraising events. Amy Lane, Shana
Muttersbaugh, Beth Thumma, Marilyn Mills, and Amanda Kinzey graciously gave up their time to attend and complete the training program.
We continue to admire and appreciate all of the volunteers that so willingly provide their time to victims of
domestic violence. Either explaining our services or lending a kind ear, these volunteers help victims reach out to
safety. We are blessed to have such an amazing group of dedicated volunteers.
Mary Cook
Counselor/Advocate
Jill Smeigh
Executive Assistant/Volunteer Trainer
Our Annual Fall Volunteer Training Program for 2013 will begin on September 10, 2013.
If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Jill at [email protected] or 258-4806.
DVSCP would like to express a “Special Thank You” to the following for
their generous and ongoing support of the agency and the victim’s we serve:
Applebee’s
Cumberland County District Attorney’s
Office
Ashley Stevens Salon
Carlisle Country Living Agway
Cedar Cliff Subway/Kathy George
Dan & Elizabeth Checchia
Danatech Security Systems, Inc.
Exodus Youth Ministry
Momentum, Inc.
Rose Metal Systems & Rob Policastro
Universal Media, Inc.
Neala Eyler
Dvscp Provides…
All services are free and confidential
24 Hour Hotline 1-800-852-2102
Medical Advocacy
24 Hour Emergency Shelter
Individual and Group Counseling
Legal Advocacy
Information and Referrals
Accompaniment to medical and court
related appointments
Community education/prevention
programs
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Donations of $500 or more March, 2012 through February, 2013
2nd Presbyterian Church, Carlisle
Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
Mechanicsburg
American Legion #101, Carlisle
American Legion, Mt. Holly Springs
Ames True Temper, Camp Hill
Big Spring Presbyterian Church, Newville
Camp Hill Lions Club, Camp Hill
Camp Hill Woman’s Club, Camp Hill
Carlisle Rotary Club, Carlisle
Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill
Dickinson Presbyterian Church, Carlisle
Donald and Dorothy Stabler Foundation,
Harrisburg
First Church of the Brethren, Carlisle
First United Church of Christ, Carlisle
Ge-Na Properties, Mechanicsburg
Highmark, Camp Hill
Land O’Lakes, Mt. Holly Springs
Mechanicsburg Club, Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church,
Mechanicsburg
Momentum, Camp Hill
Otterbein United Methodist Church,
Newville
Red Land High School, Lewisberry
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church,
Mechanicsburg
Soroptomist International West Shore
St. John’s Episcopal Church, Carlisle
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Carlisle
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Newville
Tammy Yan, Harrisburg
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Anonymous Donor
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Carlisle
VFW Post 7343, Mt. Holly Springs
VFW Post 7463, New Bloomfield
Volvo Road Machinery, Shippenburg
Annual Fund Donors
American Legion Post 101–
Carlisle
Jean Coates
Frank D. Moore, Jr.
United Way Carlisle
Mary Warrell
Captain Richard L. Recordan
Hope United Methodist Mechanicsburg
Lyn & Gerry Hempt
Lawrence A. Rosenberg
Marygrace Seltzer
Wanda Galbraith
Dorothy W. Culp
Barbara C. Oyler
Frank T. Orlevitch
Richard S. Kocher
Marjorie A. Kennedy
Allen E. Hench
Patricia Ennis Leggett
Nancy L. Delisanti
Sandra S. Smith
Dawn L. Flower
Rosalie B. George
Gordon Bergsten
Harvey A. Feldman
Claire M. Hoffman
Kristin Senecal
Joan M. Clifton
Sally R. Maurer
Kathryn G. Boyle
William R. McNaughton
Dieter J. Rollfinke
Donna M. Vandemortel
Rhonda Staver
Joseph F. Noll
Anna Petrocchi
Kathryn S. Conrad
James A. Boytim
Barbara M. Hoelscher
Julia B. Britton
Dennis E. Minnich
Virginia D. Goodyear
James Stuart Dickson
American Legion Aux. Post #984
– West Fairview
Wanda V. Metzger
Rocco V. Pugliese
Robert D. Ness, Jr.
Eleanor H. Green
Mary Ann M. Leidigh
Kathleen Tieman
Lucille M. Hillman
Joanne Rice
Plastic Surgery Center, LTD
Robert W. Wolfe
Andrew C. Houston
Debora A. Rowe
William M. Roman
Marjorie Jane Akin
Mark L. Dolheimer
Garvin B. Rumberger
Richard M. Rodney
Alana G. Moriarty
Robert Belyea
Ethel B. Carryer
Jane Harker
Patricia A. Killian
Barbara Breen
Jim R. Zeigler
Franklin A. Oiler
June B. Trinnaman
Gayle Gutshall
Failor-Wagner Post 421 Home
Assn - Newville
Cantor & Team Orthodontics
Hearing Instruments, Inc.
Lynn G. Everhart
Birthe C. Miller
The First United Methodist Church
- Mechanicsburg
Carlisle Moose Lodge 7
T.A. Goldstein
Sharon W. Walton
Jean D. Rankin
Diane K. Collier
Teresa F. Kline
Virginia Lee Oldham
Pamela T. Lord
Charles R. Nebel, Jr.
Alice Kirchner
Mary Jane Phelps
J. Mark Ruhl
Paula A. Bussard
Janet L. Wotring
David A. Dell
Todd Milano
Lance E. Kessler
Shirley F. Chamberlain
Allen E. Hench
Ceceile M. W. Strand
Jeffrey H. Benjamin
Janet M. Spahr
Harold G. Kretzing
Rose Anderson
Hazel J. Brown, Ed.D.
Rita M. Cawley
Timothy J. Murphy
Kathleen A. Marcello
Elizabeth L. Rushlong
Ruth Kovacs
Truman Bullard
Susan H. Fulginiti
Kenneth Millage
Patricia K. Teitrick
Marie S. Pinto
Phyllis H. Myers
Kim Banister
Thomas A. Wilkins
Marion Fennell
Alberto D. Rizzotti
C. Ann Sheehan
Karen Shirey
Collier H. Cline
Wesleyan Church of the Cross Carlisle
Kevin M. Stoner
William K. August
Presbyterian Women
Kathleen P. Ryan
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Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Victim Rights Rally
Holiday Happenings
Newport Halloween Parade
Randi’s Race
Reindeer Food
“Walk-A-Mile” in her Shoes
Children’s Christmas Party
Mechanicsburg Halloween
Parade
Pumpkin Fest
Annual Gala
Candlelight Vigils
Lace Up For Lisa
Sunflower Ball
Jubilee Day
9th Annual Randi’s Race
May 11, 2013
A 5K Run and Walk for Hope
and Courage
(Rain or Shine)
Adams Ricci Community Park, Margaro Rd., Enola, PA
8:00 a.m. Registration - 9:00 a.m. 5K Walk/Run Starts
Proceeds Benefit: Randi’s House of Angels, YWCA of Greater
Harrisburg, ACCESS York & Victim Assistance Center, Domestic
Violence Intervention of Lebanon County, and Domestic Violence
Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties.
Spring 2013
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In 2012, DVSCP participated in “Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes”
as part of the Camp Hill Memorial Day Parade.
History of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®
Frank Baird created Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® in 2001.
What started out as a small group of men daring to totter
around a park has grown to become a world-wide movement
with tens of thousands of men raising millions of dollars for local
rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters and other sexualized violence education, prevention and remediation programs.
Please visit our website,
www.dvscp.org for
information on
participating in this
year’s event on
May 27, 2013.
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Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
Thank you to the Toni Clouse Myers family for netting over $28,000 for DVSCP at the
Fourth Annual Sunflower Ball held in honor of Toni Clouse Myers, on Saturday, October 27,
2012. As always, it was a festive evening that paid tribute to and remembrance of a
beautiful lady who left us too early. The Sunflower Ball has netted over $109,000 during
the past four years to support the ongoing efforts of Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties, both in providing the necessary services and in spreading
awareness and education about domestic violence in our community. We sincerely thank
them for their years of support.
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Our 1st Annual “Holiday Happenings” fundraiser was
held on November 16, 2012, at Visaggio’s. It was an
evening filled with good food, music, silent and live auctions, and holiday shopping from local vendors. Thank
you to all who helped make this event a huge success!
Watch for information in upcoming newsletters and on our website for our 2nd
Annual Holiday Happenings!
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Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
2013 Annual Gala
We changed things up this year and what a success it proved to be…
DVSCP’s 2013 Annual Gala was held Saturday, March 9th at The Susquehanna Club. It was a night of
Chance and Silent Auctions, a 50/50 raffle and dancing to music by the band
Fun was had by all!
We truly appreciate and thank all who supported this event. In doing so, you helped us raise over
$20,000 to continue to provide services to victims in need.
http://www.theslickband.com
http://www.facebook.com/
theslickband
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2013 Gala Sponsors
Platinum
Century 21 Services
Gold
Carlisle Small Animal Veterinary Clinic
M&T Bank
Momentum, Inc.
Pinnacle Health System
Universal Media, Inc.
Silver
Aardvark Computers, Inc.
Applebee’s
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
Member’s First Federal Credit Union
Bronze
Capitol Computer Systems
Diane Collier
Michael Cornfield Financial Advisor
Cumberland Design & Building Co.
Representative Sheryl Delozier
Diamond Automatic Sprinklers, Inc.
Enola First Church of God
Representative Glenn Grell
JMT Law
Representative Mark Keller
Kiwanis Club of Upper Allen
Property Management, Inc.
Shirey Sunshine Honey
Copper
AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union
Bobby Rahal Automotive Group
Boiling Springs Tavern
Boyer & Ritter, CPA
Café Magnolia
Cedar Cliff Subway
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Launching Lives, LLC
Muffin Enterprises, Inc.
Strock Insurance Agency
The Virtus Group
YRC Freight Employee Sponsored Charity F und
Zonta Club of Harrisburg - Hershey
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
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Annual Report Fiscal Year July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012
Funding Sources
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Deliquency
Foundations and Other Grants
2%
14%
31%
14%
United Way (Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Capital Region)
25%
14%
Donations
Miscellaneous
Fundraising
Hotline Calls Answered ............................................... ............................................ 854
Clients Served ............................................................... ............................................ 1246
Clients Sheltered........................................................... ............................................ 187
Legal Advocacy - PFAs ............................................... ............................................ 308
Individual, Group & Child Counseling Hours .......... ............................................ 2525
Referrals provided for medical, housing, and employment ............................. 494
Prevention Education Programs
Schools ............................................................................ 50
Community ..................................................................... 11
Other Events .................................................................. 38
Volunteer Hours
On Call .......................................................................... 6716
Public Education ........................................................... 30
Direct Services .............................................................. 491
DVSCP engaged Boyer & Ritter to perform an audit of the financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2012. As
a result of their audit, Boyer & Ritter issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements which presented fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of DVSCP.
Domestic Violence Service of Cumberland & Perry Counties
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DVSCP Needs List
New Women’s Socks and Underwear
New Women’s Bras
New Children’s Socks and Underwear
Children’s clothing size 18 month to 2T
Cleaning Supplies (mops, brooms, buckets, scouring pads, etc.)
Cleaners (kitchen, bathroom, floor, etc.) i.e. Mr.
Clean
Trash Bags
Ziploc Bags (gallon and sandwich size)
Paper Supplies (toilet paper, paper towels)
Disposable Gloves (not latex)
Powered Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Dryer Sheets
Storage containers (any size)
Sharpie Markers (black or color)
Umbrellas
Gift Cards: Grocery, Discount, Gas, Home Depot,
Lowes
Twin and full fitted sheets
Bath towels, washcloths, dishcloths
Copy Paper/Office Supplies
Children’s Potty Training Seats
Feminine Hygiene Products
Clorox/Lysol Wipes
Hand Soap
Two - All-in-one car seats (harness to booster)
Magic Erasers
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Clothes Hangers
Clothing Racks
60 Watt Light Bulbs
Garden Hose Holder
Patio Table
Items we cannot accept ...
Stuffed animals, used children’s toys, games, or puzzles
Leftover items from garage, yard or rummage sales
Used suitcases
Large appliances
Sofa beds or furniture
Used baby bottles, car seats, cribs
Exercise equipment
VHS tapes and cassettes
Damaged books
Used/stained Tupperware
Decorating items
Open or used toiletries
Expired or close to expiring food items
DVSCP is only able to accept donated items during business hours and are unable to pick up donations.
Mission
DVSCP seeks to provide services and support to those who are experiencing domestic violence
and to foster, as resources allow, social and systems change through education and advocacy .
April 22, 2013 - State Victims’ Rights Rally
September 28, 2013 5K Run/Walk
April 25, 2013 - Local Victims’ Rights Rally
September 2013 - Perry County Family Fun Fest
May 10, 2013 - Mother’s Day Flower Sale
October 2013 - Candlelight Vigils
May 11, 2013 - Randi’s Race
October 2013 - Pumpkin Fest
May 27, 2013 - Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes
November 2013 - Holiday Happenings
June 20, 2013 - Jubilee Day
December 2013 - Reindeer Food
Please continue to check our website, www.dvscp.org,
for more information about upcoming events.
Disclaimer: The official registration and financial information of DVSCP may be obtained from the PA Department of
State by calling toll free, within PA 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Phone: 717-258-4806
Hotline: 1-800-852-2102
Fax: 717-258-1677
Website: www.dvscp.org
Post Office Box 1039
Carlisle, PA 17013
Domestic Violence Services
of Cumberland & Perry
Counties
Permit No. 485
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Carlisle, PA