Family Advocates, Inc. 2021 Quarterly Publication Second Quarter News |
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From the Director's Chair |
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As we head into the summer months of 2021, I can’t help but be hopeful in having an eventful season with less restrictions than the summer of 2020. Last year, we all saw and experienced a summer like never before. Pools were closed, kids were not involved in summer activities, and the neighborhoods were much more silent than in years past. This year, Family Advocates is excited to bring back summer programming for youth in the counties we serve. We will also be opening our doors once again to provide support groups for adults as well as youth. This raises my level of hope even more! Please check out our website for more information to learn about all of the programming Family Advocates has to offer. And, may your summer be filled with laughter and joy as we all try to regain some sort of normalcy in our daily lives. As always stay safe and healthy in all of the sunny days that lie ahead. | | |
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Community Education ______ |
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April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Child Abuse Awareness Month (CAAM). Both of these causes are supported by Family Advocates' mission to eradicate abuse. During this month of awareness, our youth department and sexual assault outreach department shared commonly asked questions and statistics surrounding those focused areas. Click on the Family Advocates' blog to view all videos for SAAM and CAAM. |
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| | Wednesday, June 16th Kick off the summer with a healthy, family-friendly event with Family Advocates! Join us at Pioneer Lanes for an evening of fun! Registration is $30 for one hour of family/ friends bowling, shoe rental, a large, one topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Start times are 5PM, 6:30PM and 8PM. We will be practicing social distancing by leaving an empty lane between groups; as such, there is limited availability per time slot. See you there! | | |
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| | Save the Date Thursday, August 26th at the Belmont Convention Center Interactive Theater, “Why Do They Stay” The evening will encapsulate the values and mission of Family Advocates. If you would like to support the evening with a basket for the auction or event sponsorship, please email Melissa Palfrey at the link below. | | |
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Community Support UW-Platteville Athletic Teams - Supply Drive Photonic Cleaning Technology - Sanitary Items Platteville Optimists - $600 Grant Community Evangelical Free Church Youth - Cleaning Supply Baskets Southwest Tech Blue Line Club - Children's Clothing/Coats Belmont Peace Lutheran Church - $500 First Congregational Church of Christ - $950 Royal Neighbors of America - Beetown - Donated ready made hygiene bags for adults and children. Lutheran Church of Peace, Sherwin Williams, Eastman Cartwright-Platteville, and Thrivent Financial - these five organizations helped give a facelift to one of our transitional living homes. Special thanks to Leon Neuheisel, Paul Fields, Dick Cline, Glenn Korb, Geri Zauche, Brooke Stensaas, Carolynn VanDeWiel, Lois Radloff. Thank you for your support! | | |
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Come Join Us! Kick off to Summer FAMILY FUN NIGHT Wednesday, June 16 | Pioneer Lanes REGISTRATION REQUIRED Iowa County Support Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays - June thru August | 10AM Iowa County Outreach Office | Family Advocates 305 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville, WI Contact Tristyn Youth Support Group Adult Support Group Monday, July 12, 26 | August 9, 23 | 5 PM Family Advocates | 250 North Court, Platteville Contact Matt for Youth Contact Norma for Adult Youth Summer Camps July and August Click Here for a full CAMP SCHEDULE | | |
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Community support and awareness is vital to maintain and uphold our mission. Donations of goods, services and/or time are greatly appreciated. If you would like to help by donating goods for our shelter: Click Here If you would like to support our outreach, programming, operations and counseling support for victims who are in need of services: |
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VOLUNTEERS After a long, pandemic hiatus from our volunteer efforts, we will begin our programming again shortly. We will be in need of volunteers to help with youth groups, youth camps, adult groups and events. If you would like to donate your time and volunteer: Click Here |
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"Keeping Children and Families Safe in Our Communities." |
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Terri Fugate, Southwest Health Laurie Bosley, Deltek Aaron Cullen, Honkamp Krueger & Co. Kris Fleming, Lafayette County Circuit Court Nancy Olson, Retired Platteville Schools Sheila Ruchti, Community First Bank |
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Lynne Parrott, Platteville Police Department Jennifer Miller Kass, Southwest Health Dennis Cooley, Southwest Technical College Mattthew Edge, Lafayette County Sheriff Dept Michael J. Olds, Kopp McKichan, LLP |
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