While many of us will “trick or treat” this month, the members of our Violence Prevention Team are asking you to Buy or Give in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Help the team create a sensory station for the youth who participate in our school and community-based FACES Nonviolence Leadership Program by buying items from their Amazon Wishlist or giving a donation via the Community Foundation grant catalog! 

For children with sensory processing disorders, stemming from autism, disabilities, ADHD, or complex trauma, a sensory station provides tools that help to refocus, recenter, and relax the mind and body. Items that would help our Violence Prevention Team build a sensory station include: 

• Noise-canceling headphones

• Emotion and feeling cards

• Liquid timers

• Tactile and imagery books

• Blankets, stuffed animals, and comfy pillows   

If you are able to “Buy” please see the team’s Amazon Wishlist!

If you are looking to “Give” this year, The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne’s Grant Catalog is live and 100% of your donation will provide the supplies our Violence Prevention Team needs to continue serving Fort Wayne youth enrolled in our programming. 

Domestic Violence awareness starts with finding ways to prevent future violence. When our children have the tools and resources to handle their emotions and feelings, we all benefit. Thank you for helping us provide education and resources to the youth in our community! 

Save the Dates!

Reminder:

Don't forget to reserve your seat for the free screening and panel discussion of Unapologetic happening this Saturday, 10/8, at the Cinema Center.

The film follows Janae and Bella, queer femme activists in the Movement for Black Lives, whose upbringing and experiences shape their activism and views on Black liberation. Doors open at 1 pm.

Be sure to ask for your free popcorn and drink at the concessions before the film begins at 2 pm. A panel discussion and refreshments will follow the screening.

Save the Date:

Are you curious about our organization?

Do you want to catch up on what we are doing since the pandemic?

If so, we would love to see you on Friday, Oct. 21st at our Open House. Come by any time between 11 am - 2 pm to chat with our staff and learn more about our many services.

We are located at 235 W. Creighton Ave in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A mobility lift is available at our back entrance for those with accessibility needs.

Free parking is located in our lot on the corner of Taber and Webster.

All are welcome!

Please share our Facebook event with your friends, family, and professional networks.