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Code #22, What is the Oregon Charitable Checkoff?
4 February 2012 | 10:06 am
Code #22 - What is the Oregon Charitable Checkoff? And How Can It Benefit CARDV?Through Oregon's Charitable Checkoff campaign, individual taxpayers have an opportunity to donate a portion of their state income tax refund to the OCADSV's member programs that provide direct services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. ...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
1 February 2012 | 10:06 am
February is nationally recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAPM). During the month, people around the nation participate in activities that promote education and awareness about teen dating abuse. It is vital to talk openly with teens about healthy and unhealthy relationships, warning signs and what we ...
CARDV mourns the loss of Ellen Pence-Mother of Domestic Violence Intervention
10 January 2012 | 11:30 am
In Memory of Ellen Pence by Family Violence Coordinating Council, Multnomah CountyEllen Pence, co-founder of Duluth's (Minnesota) world-renowned Domestic Abuse Intervention Project and considered the "mother" of domestic violence intervention, passed away January 6, 2012, in her home surrounded by loved ones and the company of close family and ...
Advocates Not Surprised by Recent Survey Results
28 December 2011 | 2:56 pm
Most people reading the survey results in the Corvallis Gazette Times' front page article, Survey: 1 in 4 women attacked by intimate partner, on December 15 were probably shocked. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that 1 in 4 women reported being violently attacked by their husbands or boyfriends. 1 in 5 women ...
January is Stalking Awareness and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
27 December 2011 | 3:50 pm
Both Stalking and Human Trafficking Awareness fall within the scope of the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence’s mission which is to provide services to those impacted by domestic and sexual violence and provide leadership and education in our community to change the social norms that allow these forms ...
Holiday Gift Program
16 December 2011 | 11:36 am
Thanks to very generous donations from individuals, businesses and groups in the community and volunteer support (see pictures)--CARDV's Holiday Gift program was a great success. Each year CARDV supporters provide new, unwrapped gifts that our clients select, wrap and give to their children during the holiday season. ...
CARDV pleased to be Beans for Bags recipient
14 November 2011 | 4:45 pm
CARDV is pleased to be a recipient of First Alternative Co-Op's "Beans for Bags" program. If you are not familiar with the program, for each bag a customers reuses, First Alternative Co-Op gives the customer a dried bean--representing 5 cents. The customer then places the bean in the collection container ...
Albany Veteran's Day Parade: Join Us
9 November 2011 | 12:38 pm
If you support the work CARDV does to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities, please join us for the Albany Veterans Day Parade.CARDV supporters and volunteers will be raising awareness of CARDV services by participating in the Veterans Day Parade, Friday, November 11, 2011. Please ...
Volunteers Needed: float decorating work party
24 October 2011 | 2:06 pm
Come help us raise awareness of CARDV services in Linn County through our Albany Veterans Day Parade float.Final Float Work Party:Tues., Nov. 8, 20115-9pmSafeHaven Warehouse, 32220 Old Hwy 34, AlbanyVolunteer builders have assembled the foundation and framework for the float and now we need volunteers to help us cut tissue, stuff ...
How to Help a Survivor of Domestic Violence
13 October 2011 | 3:20 pm
How to Help a Survivor of Domestic ViolenceBelieve her. Let her know you believe her.Don't ask questions that blame her, such as "Why do you stay?" Remember that domestic violence is the fault of the abuser, not the survivor. Tell her the abuse is not her fault. She needs ...
Volunteers in Action
8 October 2011 | 8:18 am
United Way: Day of CaringThe parking lot was overflowing and volunteers clad in bright orange t-shirts swarmed the CARDV office, inside and out. In a single day, 24 volunteers put in 112 hours at CARDV alone. Work included: sprucing up the original shelter—now administrative office—through painting, yard work, planting bulbs ...
Domestic Violence: Beyond the Crisis
26 September 2011 | 8:06 am
It’s an exciting day when one of our residents leaves shelter to move into her own place. Typically she will have come into shelter with two or more children and will have left all her belongings behind. While in shelter she established a safety plan, found childcare or enrolled ...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
23 September 2011 | 10:40 am
Domestic Violence is a prevalent and often misunderstood issue. In Oregon, 1 in 10 women reported being abused by an intimate partner (1). Help us raise awareness of this prevalent issue by showing your support of survivors:EDUCATE yourself and your community on what domestic violence isHELP a survivor of domestic violencewear a ...
Removing Barriers: Community supports self-sustaining options for survivors of domestic violence!
14 September 2011 | 8:52 am
(c) Samaritan Health Services, Aug. 31, 2011"Many women and children come to us with nothing more than the clothes on their backs."This is how Cybil Stockman (pictured here), Resident Program Manager at the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), describes the clients at CARDV's emergency shelter.These clients are ...
Advocacy Center: Under Construction
4 August 2011 | 3:48 pm
We made it! With grant awards of $100,000 from Meyer Memorial Trust, and $30,000 from Spirit Mountain Community Fund, the capital campaign has exceeded our goal of 750,000! This allows us to launch phase two in which the revised goal is to raise $1 million by June 30, 2012 and include $250,000 to establish an endowment that ...
$100,000 grant goes to CARDV
19 July 2011 | 9:24 am
Corvallis Gazette-Times | Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 12:00 pm The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence has received a Meyer Memorial Trust grant of $100,000 to support the building of its new advocacy center. With the grant and support from the community, CARDV has reached the goal of $750,000 in its first capital campaign to ...
Putting an End to Sex Trafficking
11 July 2011 | 1:19 pm
A lot has been in the news lately about Sex Trafficking: a multi-billion dollar industry that includes prostitution, pornography, strip clubs, escort agencies, massage parlors, and websites. CARDV has assisted survivors of sex trafficking since our incorporation in 1981 and we know that working in the sex industry is not a ...
Plans to Break Ground on Advocacy Center
11 July 2011 | 1:11 pm
What started as a forward-focused, long-term vision over seven years ago is nearing reality. Providing pathways of safety, stability, and self-sufficiency to survivors of domestic and sexual assault, the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) is pushing hard to complete its first-ever capital campaign for a public Advocacy Center ...
We Heart Volunteers
1 July 2011 | 1:54 pm
At CARDV, we love our volunteers! CARDV volunteers provide the much needed support to keep our services free and confidential. CARDV volunteers:Support our administrative staffAre trained to answer the hotlineServe on the Board of DirectorsRaise funds and awareness in our communitysComplete thier college careers with an internshipOrganize "Wish List" ...
CARDV Volunteer Open House
22 June 2011 | 1:08 am
3rd Tues. of each month*Jan. 17thFeb. 21st5:30-6:30 pmAdmin Office:4786 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis (Need directions?)Much of the work we do at CARDV is supported by volunteers. This informative program for those interested in joining our volunteer team starts at 5:30p. The hour long program will highlight CARDV services, ...
Spreading the word: CARDV Supporters Walk in Lebanon Strawberry Festival Grand Parade
26 May 2011 | 10:46 am
If you support the work CARDV does to end domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities, please join us for the Lebanon Strawberry Festival.A group of CARDV supporters will be raising awareness of CARDV services by walking with the CARDV Banner in the Grand Parade on Saturday, June 4...
Support a Great Cause by Wearing Jeans
2 April 2011 | 10:34 am
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. CARDV invites you to join us in raising awareness of this widespread crime. One way to get involved is by wearing jeans on April 29th—Denim Day. Denim Day is an international event protesting and remembering an outrageous decision made by the Italian Supreme ...
An evening of fun, food, and friends.
25 March 2011 | 1:24 pm
For the past eight years, the dedicated Spaghetti Dinner committee volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring our community together for a fun-filled evening to raise funds and awareness for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV). For many, the Spaghetti Dinner has become a family tradition because of its ...
CARDV Expands Presence in Linn County
23 March 2011 | 8:44 am
We are pleased to announce the expansion of a CARDV satellite office in Albany, Oregon. Thanks to a federal grant—from the Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health— and the collaboration of office space by the Albany Department of Human Services (DHS), a CARDV Advocate is now able ...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
9 February 2011 | 1:26 pm
About one in four teens report verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence each year.1,2 The effects can be long lasting and greatly impact a teens life. There are several resources listed below for more information and for parents to better help their teens. CARDV's hotline is always available for confidential ...
Ask Your Member of Congress to Support Victims! Preserve Funding for Lifesaving Victim Services
8 February 2011 | 12:46 pm
Urge the House of Representatives to Oppose Funding Cuts for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault ProgramsCongress has been operating on a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR), which funds all federal programs at last year’s funding levels. The CR will expire in March, so the House of Representatives is now working ...
CARDV Launches First-Ever Capital Campaign to Build Advocacy Center
4 February 2011 | 3:00 am
CARDV is excited to announce the public launch of its first-ever capital campaign – for the Advocacy Center project offering survivors a full spectrum of services! The Advocacy Center, easily accessible on south Third Street in Corvallis, will provide permanent supportive services to CARDV clients who are post-crisis. The Advocacy Center ...
Become a CARDV Advocate!
1 February 2011 | 3:22 pm
CARDV offers an intensive training program for volunteers who will be working directly with clients on the hotline, in shelter, or at the courthouses. The 40-hour advocacy training takes place over five weeks and covers a wide variety of topics related to domestic and sexual violence. Trainings are currently offered ...
Thank you!
25 January 2011 | 4:17 pm
Many thanks to the donor who dropped off these beautiful, handmade hats for infants, children and adults. We are so thankful for the creativity and care that went into making them. These wonderful hats are of great encouragement to our clients, as they feel the warm support of our community. ...
First-ever Presidential Proclamation of National Stalking Awareness Month
14 January 2011 | 12:10 pm
January is Stalking Awareness Month. CARDV provides services for those who are victims of stalking. CARDV, along with many other organizations nation-wide, want to inform you and our community about this crime that impacts over 3.4 million people a year. Young women 18-24 are at the greatest risk of being stalked. Despite ...
2010 Award Recipients
13 December 2010 | 1:59 pm
We are proud to announce the 2010 recipients of two distinct awards: The Mary Zelinka Advocate for Social Justice Award, (named in honor of our very own Mary Zelinka) honors the work of community partners dedicated to supporting survivors and ending domestic and sexual violence. The Volunteer of the Year Award-- ...
Happy Holidays from CARDV
10 December 2010 | 12:46 pm
Dear CARDV Supporter, Over 51 women and children in Oregon lost their lives in 2010 due to domestic violence related homicides, more than ever before. Leaving an abusive relationship can be the most dangerous time for a victim. Connecting with resources and support services, such as those provided by CARDV, can reduce ...
HP Employees Giving information
15 November 2010 | 2:35 pm
HP Employees If you’re an HP employee, there are several ways to make a donation to CARDV. Your donation helps in several ways, whether that’s a product donation that enables our staff to better serve our clients, or a cash donation that can be used in many ways ...
It's not too late to drop off your unwanted cell phones.
30 October 2010 | 12:01 pm
Throughout October, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CARDV held its third annual community-wide campaign to collect used cell phones. Domestic violence endangers many families in our local communities. According to the Oregon Women’s Health and Safety Survey, one in ten women in Oregon will experience violence from ...
Quilts from Caring Hands Celebrates 20th Anniversary
6 October 2010 | 11:40 am
All photos from Quilts from Caring Hands brochureCongratulations to Quilts from Caring Hands (QCH)who just celebrated their 20th Anniversary! Quilts from Caring Hands serves at-risk youth in Benton County. Advocates at CARDV feel a special kinship with QCH as we were one of the agencies to receive their very ...
Law and Order: SVU speaks about the rape kit backlog problem.
1 October 2010 | 4:52 pm
Tonight at 9pm, NBC is airing a special episode of Law and Order: Special Victim's Unit. It deals with sexual violence response and the rape kit backlog in the United States. Read what lead actor, Mariska Hargitay (pictured below, right), has to say about this special episode.Making a Differenceby ...
Thank you Barker-Uerlings!
1 October 2010 | 1:50 pm
Barker-Uerlings far exceeded the extra mile for CARDV on Benton County United Way’s Day of Caring on September 25th. They greeted staff with a box of donuts bright and early, ready to work. When faced with the impossible task of resurrecting CARDV’s way-past-its-prime picnic table, they made a ...
CARDV Welcomes new Executive Director: Toni Ryan
24 September 2010 | 9:13 am
The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence is pleased to announce the appointment of Toni Ryan as executive director. She succeeds Nancy O’Mara who retired in June after nearly nine years in the post. Ryan brings with her more than 17 years of leadership experience in the field of domestic ...
Teen Dating Violence and What You Can Do.
9 August 2010 | 11:45 am
Fall is officially here and kids are back in school. They will be spending more time away from home and as parents, teachers and concerned adults we worry about their safety. We often talk to young kids about stranger danger and looking both ways before they cross the street; we ...
The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010: A Step Forward for Native Women
9 August 2010 | 9:32 am
by Lynn Rosenthal, (c) www.whitehouse.govEd. Note: We encourage readers to watch the video of the signing, including the moving introduction from Lisa Marie Iyotte. Click here for video.The President just signed the Tribal Law and Order Act -- an important step to help the Federal Government better address ...
