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In Greene County, call 724-852-2463

In Fayette County, call 724-439-9500

Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA

THERE IS A SAFE PLACE TO GO!

Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. is now Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania

SERVING WASHINGTON, GREENE, AND FAYETTE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

724-223-9190 or 800-791-4000, 724-852-2463, or 724-439-9500 24-Hours a Day, 7-Days a Week!

WASHINGTON WOMEN’S SHELTER, INC. HAS CHANGED OUR NAME

With the addition of Fayette County to the areas where we provide domestic violence services, our Board of Directors has decided it was time for a name change. Effective immediately, Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. is now DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. We feel that our new name better represents who we are and the services that we provide. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA provides a wide range of services, in addition to emergency shelter, to Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. We look forward to your continued support in our efforts to eliminate domestic violence.

WOMEN OF SOUTHWESTERN PA, INC. SYMPHONY OF FOOD

WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc.’s annual Symphony of Food will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Bella Sera Event Venue in Canonsburg, PA. The Master of Ceremonies will be Sally Wiggin with the evening featuring live entertainment, wine selections, and fabulous chefs preparing their signature courses for dinner. All funds raised provide grants to women and children in need in Southwestern PA. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is proud to be among the agencies being supported by WOMEN of Southwestern PA, Inc. We hope that you will come and enjoy a fun-filled evening while lending support to women and children. For tickets to the event or sponsorship opportunities, call 724-514-7176 or visit their website at www.womenofswpa.org. 

PITTSBURGH CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION MATCH CONTRIBUTION

Through the generosity of Pittsburgh Children’s Foundation, DVSSP is eligible to receive up to $2,500 in a match contribution. From now through June 30, 2012, Pittsburgh Children’s Foundation will match up to $2,500 of all contributions made to Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. Whether you are an individual or part of a church, business, or organization, please consider making a donation so that the full benefit of this opportunity may be realized by victims of domestic violence and their children.

COACHING BOYS INTO MEN

Coaching Boys into Men began in the year 2000 as a media campaign to engage men as fathers, uncles, teachers, and coaches to teach boys to respect women and that violence never equals strength. The success of this media campaign, and the influence of athletic coaches in the lives of boys and young men, led to the creation of a sports-based violence prevention tool, the Coaching Boys into Men Playbook. The CBIM Playbook was created in 2004 with counsel from coaches of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. This Playbook uses “coaching” as a metaphor to engage athletic coaches to help shape the attitudes and behaviors of their young male athletes.

In order to stop violence against women, men must also step forward and declare that domestic violence is a crime. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America--one out of three-- live in biological father-absent homes. With this in mind, CBIM enlists the help of the only constant male figures available to many growing boys...their coaches.

Recently, DVSSP was approached by Leadership Washington County (LWC) for a group project request. LWC is a program intended to educate prospective community leaders, with the goal that participants become effective leaders through involvement on the boards of the non-profit organizations existing in our county. During the months of September 2010 through May 2011, DVSSP is fortunate to have a group of enthusiastic and dedicated individuals from LWC working to implement the “Coaching Boys into Men” program into local schools. Thanks to the hard work of our Leadership Washington County committee, 6 out of the 14 school districts have already endorsed the curriculum for their schools and shared the contact information of their athletic directors, so we are on our way!

Remember, it is never too early to teach children about respectful and non-violent relationships because..love shouldn’t hurt. For more information on the Coaching Boys into Men program or to schedule a “Dating Violence/Cyberbullying” presentation, please contact the Education and Training Department at 724-223-5477.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY EDUCATION/PREVENTION SPECIALIST, PART-TIME (20 HOURS/WEEK)

Main duties: Presenting DOMESTIC VIOLENCE programs to various community groups. FLEXIBLE HOURS, including evenings and weekends. Work travel mileage reimbursed. EOE. No phone calls. Send cover letter, salary requirements, resume and three references to Administrative Office, 308 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA 15301

HAVE AN OLD CELL PHONE?

Do you have an old cell phone sitting around? If so, donate it to Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA. The phones are refurbished and reprogrammed, then distributed to women in need. You may take your phone to our Administrative Office at 308 East Maiden Street, Washington, PA Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact us at 724-223-5481. We would be more than happy to help you organize a cell phone drive at your organization.

All of our services are provided confidentially and without regard to race, color, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status or sexual orientation. Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.