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CARDV Seeking New Executive Director

26 July 2010 | 8:52 am

CARDV is truly an exemplary Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault support services and social change organization. I am proud to join CARDV as we bridge the transition to a permanent new Executive Director who will lead us to a harmonious and healthy future. In my role as Interim Executive Director, ...

Nancy O'Mara retires: CARDV Executive Director from November 2001-June 2010

28 June 2010 | 3:06 pm

The following speech was given by Lorena Reynolds, CARDV Board Member, at Nancy O’Mara’s retirement party held at Valley Catering on June 23, 2010. Nancy joined CARDV’s staff as Executive Director in November, 2001 and retired June 25, 2010. CARDV staff honored Nancy at the event by naming our second shelter, which ...

Mary Zelinka: Celebrating 20 years of Advocacy Service with CARDV.

22 June 2010 | 10:16 am

Congratulations to Mary Zelinka on her 20th anniversary with the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)!Mary Zelinka joined the grassroots movement to end sexual and domestic violence as a volunteer in 1980 with the Rape Crisis Center. A year later, she was on hand when the RapeCrisis Center merged ...

A positive program in the World Cup

19 June 2010 | 7:11 am

Kick It Up! Girls Report on the 2010 World Cupby Sarah Menkedick (c) Change.orgThe nonprofit Global Girl Media, which aims to empower high school-aged girls from under-served communities by teaching them about digital media and providing them the equipment and training to become digital journalists, has started a pretty awesome ...

Poster Contest Winner

1 June 2010 | 2:15 pm

Thank you to all the students who participated in the CARDV Sexual Assault Awareness Month Poster Contest. This year’s winner is Wiley Harkens, a Junior from Corvallis High School. Wiley’s winning poster has been professionally printed and distributed to area schools. The poster contest, open to high school ...

Community Education Gets Revamped

1 June 2010 | 12:08 pm

In 2004, CARDV Staff developed Taking Action Against Dating Violence (TAADV), a three day high school curriculum. The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including: gender expectations and stereotypes, dating and domestic violence, sexual violence, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and supporting a survivor. Since its inception, there have been a number ...

Thank you Beatles at OSU

18 May 2010 | 10:42 am

‘Let it Be,’ Pink Floyd were tuneful successThe Beatles at Oregon State University concerts were remarkable concert performance by some of the best musicians in town. Nineteen musicians and vocalists gathered to recreate Pink Floyd’s “Animals” and the Beatles “Let it Be” with precision and panache.These two concerts, ...

8th Annual Run Breaks Records

14 May 2010 | 11:23 am

The Annual Mother’s Day Run/Walk for Safe Families is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day each year. This year marked the 8th year CARDV held the Run/Walk and was a record setter with 516 participants. Over $14,000 was raised to support CARDV’s services in Linn and Benton ...

OSU alumna celebrates her survival by raising money to support CARDV outreach

10 May 2010 | 9:18 am

Pierson-Charlton beats cancer, renews passion for life(c) The Daily BarometerAfter being diagnosed with cancer in July and facing the biggest challenge of her life, OSU alumna Candace Pierson-Charlton fought back with faith, courage and with the help of her husband of 25 years by her side.Marking the sixth-month anniversary ...

Self-defense class not affiliated with CARDV

24 April 2010 | 4:18 pm

Disclaimer: If you have seen a flier for "Mom's Weekend Self Defense Class/Training" at Oregon State University, please note CARDV is not sponsoring this event. The organizers of this event do not have permission to use our logo.If you would like to speak with a CARDV representative about ...

A voice for victims--CARDV Board Member honored as a Woman of Achievement.

23 April 2010 | 9:47 am

By Cheryl Hatch, Gazette-Times reporter. (c) Gazette-TimesWoman of Achievement nominee Lorena Reynolds talks about the satisfaction of helping one woman at a time as she counsels them through legal proceedings about violent and sexual abuse. "The system isn't good at this," she said. (Scobel Wiggins/Gazette-Times) At 14 or 15, Lorena Reynolds ...

Musicians give back,‘Get Back’

22 April 2010 | 2:02 pm

By Nancy Raskauskas, The Entertainer (c) The Gazette-TimesVocalists Roland Ashton, left, and Noah Stroup sing ‘Across the Universe.’ (Jesse Skoubo | The Entertainer)CORVALLIS — Last May, CARDV’s executive director, Nancy O’Mara, stood before a packed Milam Hall auditorium and sadly informed the crowd that had gathered to experience a ...

Beatles at OSU, benefit concert for CARDV

15 April 2010 | 4:14 pm

April 24th at LaSells Stewart Center,7pmMay 1st at Milam Hall Auditorium, 7pmTickets: $5, available starting March 29, 2010Additional details can be found at www.beatlesatosu.orgPress Release:This is not just your average cover band. For six years, a revolving group of talented student musicians at Oregon State University, who call ...

8th Annual CARDV Mother's Day Run/Walk for Safe Families Saturday May 8, 2010

12 April 2010 | 11:49 am

8th AnnualCARDV Mother's Day Run/Walk for Safe FamiliesSaturday May 8, 2010About the EventThe 8th Annual CARDV Mother's Day Run/Walk for Safe Families included a 5K run, a 1 & 2-mile walk, and 5K walk and a Family Fun Fair.Proceeds from the event benefit the Center Against Rape and Domestic ...

Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)

11 April 2010 | 9:04 pm

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 14th, Denim Day. Denim Day is an international event protesting an outrageous decision made by the Italian Supreme Court in 1999. ...

Free movie screening

31 March 2010 | 2:52 pm

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. CARDV is teaming up with the Linn County Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse to present free screenings of a powerful documentary which exposes the reality of sex trafficking within America.The free screenings will be held on:April 13...

Executive leaving CARDV in good hands

22 March 2010 | 9:07 am

(c) Gazette TimesBy Rachel Beck, Gazette-Times reporter Name: Nancy O'MaraAge: 60Job: Executive Director, Center Against Rape and Domestic ViolenceFamily: Lives with husband Dan and mother Angeline Dinan. Adult daughter Heather lives in Kansas City.Quotable: "I believe that I will be doing the work of social justice forever."Nancy O’...

A wonderful evening of food and fun: CARDV's 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

16 March 2010 | 5:01 pm

For the past seven years, the dedicated Spaghetti Dinner committee has worked tirelessly to bring our community together for a fun-filled evening to raise funds for CARDV. For many, the Spaghetti Dinner has become a family tradition because of its cheerful atmosphere, friendly crowd, and delicious food.Mothers and daughters.........

7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner for CARDV

19 February 2010 | 4:21 pm

CARDV's 7th Annual Spaghetti DinnerThis fundraising event benefits the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV). Come join us for great food, live music and festive celebration.Monday, March 8, 20105:30-7:00 p.m.Church of the Good Samaritan, Corvallis333 NW 35th Street (35th and Harrison)Ticket Prices:$10-$20 adult (sliding scale)$5 children (12 and ...

CARDV eyes greater role in Linn County

18 February 2010 | 3:14 pm

By Steve Lundeberg, (c) The Gazette-TimesSUGGESTIONSWith the majority of its clients in Linn County, CARDV recognizes the need for broadening its reach in the county.Eventually, it wants shelters like the ones it operates in Corvallis. In the interim, even a simple branch office would be helpful to cut down ...

Vagina Monologues Feb. 11th & 12th

10 February 2010 | 1:01 pm

Student Health Services presentthe Eleventh Annual OSU Performance ofThe VaginaMonologuesFebruary 11 and 127pm Lasells Stewart CenterProceeds Benefit:The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence 2010 Spotlight Campaign: Women and children experiencing violence in the Democratic Republic of the CongoGet your tickets here....

Stop sex trafficking

2 February 2010 | 11:21 am

In January two staff from the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) attended the Northwest Conference Against Sex Trafficking sponsored by Soroptimist International which was held in Portland. Sex trafficking, defined as the recruitment and transportation of persons within or across boundaries by force, fraud, or deception for the ...

Local artist supports CARDV

28 January 2010 | 2:31 pm

Long-time supporter of CARDV, Bonnie Helpenstell will have her photographs on display at Sam's Station, Corvallis for the month of February 2010. Her original photos, which capture a variety of landscape, plants, cityscapes and international charm, will be available for purchase as individual photos or collage style. Bonnie has graciously directed ...

CARDV voted top non-profit of 2009 by Alchemist Readers

14 January 2010 | 12:13 pm

In Alchemist's January 5, 2010 issue readers voted the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence as top non-profit of 2009. Other non-profits noted were Habitat for Humanity, Vina Moses, and Linn-Benton Food Share. CARDV is proud to be recognized with this honor as well as Vina Moses and Linn-Benton Food Share which partner ...

Holiday Drive a success!

29 December 2009 | 9:38 am

Many thanks to the individuals and organizations that made the CARDV Holiday Open House program a wonderful success! Several donors mentioned they read about the program in an article in the Gazette Times or the Democrat Herald and were prompted to contribute. At the Open House, held on December 18th, ...

Holiday Letter

22 December 2009 | 2:10 pm

Our Holiday Letter is available in an electronic format.If you did not receive the Holiday letter and you would like to please email info@cardvservices.org and let us know....

Nonprofits stretch the spirit of giving

11 December 2009 | 4:46 pm

(c) The Gazette TimesBy Rachel Beck, Gazette-Times reporter | Posted: Friday, December 11, 2009 3:00 am | No Comments Postedfault font sizeLarger font sizeJerry Perrone, community services coordinator at Community Outreach Inc., looks over a stack of family applications for holiday gifts. He worries that they won’t have as many donors as applicants this ...

Parent Lunch & Learns: December 9th: CARDV Teaches parents about personal safety for their kids

7 December 2009 | 11:17 am

(c) OSU Childcare and Family Resources December's Parent Lunch & Learn Topic:Personal Safety for your childrenPresented by the Center Against Rape and Domestic ViolenceDecember 9th at 12 noonMU 207 The information presented in this workshop can be explicit. Please refrain from bringing children along to this session.Full details available here....

Students inspired to gather supplies for CARDV Wish List

7 December 2009 | 10:50 am

(c) The Daily BarometerFundraiser began as class project, group continues to collect supplies for CARDVAllie ClarkIssue date: 11/23/09 Section: NewsMedia Credit: Allie ClarkAngie Martinez, Rikki Triem, Brittany Bice and Tonga Hopri collect CARDV Wish List supplies at Safeway on Philomath Boulevard Sunday afternoon.By Allie ClarkThe Daily BarometerSunday is typically a ...

A Mother's Nightmare

5 December 2009 | 10:14 am

All rights Corvallis Gazette-TimesBy Rachel Beck, Corvallis Gazette-Times | Posted: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:45 pmFont Size:Default font sizeLarger font sizeHee Son left her husband after what she says was years of abuse, only to have him flee to South Korea with their two sons. (Jesse Skoubo/Gazette-Times)To helpHee Son’s efforts ...

Best Cellar's music benefit for CARDV

2 December 2009 | 9:14 am

This Friday is LBCC night at theBest Cellar Coffee House.Proceeds go toThe Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence Please join us for this always enjoyable event!Performers are:Tom Chase and Ron SharmanIan PriestmanAudrey Perkins and FriendsJaneen PhillipsScott McAleerTom and Ellen DemarestMark WeissThe Best Cellar provides live, acoustic music. ...

In the News.

18 November 2009 | 10:17 am

CBS News recently conducted an investigation into the lack of rape prosecutions. In their segment, they list some staggering numbers. Only 25% of alleged perpetrators are arrested for the crime of rape. This number is even more shocking when one considers that this is the percentage of arrests made when rape ...

Welcome.

12 October 2009 | 10:52 am

Welcome to the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)'s blog.This is a place where we wish to share with you our mission and story, to give you a glimpse into the issues that effect us in our communities in the Linn and Benton counties.We look forward ...

CARDV Case Manager wins PASSION Award.

28 September 2009 | 3:39 pm

Cybil Stockman (pictured center), Case Manager at the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) received the PASSION Award at the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence annual conference in July. This state-wide honor exemplifies Perseverance, Advocacy, Sensitivity, Strength, Integrity, Optimism, and Nurturance in the role of advocate to ...

Local bands wow crowd at 'The Beatles at OSU'

7 May 2009 | 11:11 am

(c) The Daily BarometerBrandie BarnettIssue date: 5/1/09 Section: DiversionsWhile no one can ever perform quite like the Beatles did in the '60s, a cover band performing in Milam Hall on Friday April 24 still brought audience members to their feet for a standing ovation when they performed songs off of the Beatles' "...

Local bands wow crowd at 'The Beatles at OSU'

1 May 2009 | 3:55 pm

Cover band performs Beatles' 'White Album' to packed house

27 April 2009 | 4:00 pm

(c) The Daily BarometerEvent acted as a charity fundraiser for CARDV at OSU and was expected to raise several thousand dollarsTheo HendricksonIssue date: 4/27/09 Section: NewsLocal Corvallis bands performed the Beatles' "White Album" as a charity event for the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence at OSU.The Imaginary Friends Alliance ...

Ending violence with 'Calendars of Hope'

12 January 2009 | 4:01 pm

(c) The Daily BarometerWomen's Center sells calenders featuring OSU students, staff and faculty for $15 each in effort to raise awareness of violence against womenMakenna BishopIssue date: 1/12/09 Section: NewsMedia Credit: OSU Women's CenterThe Women's Center is selling the Calendar of Hope, featuring OSU students, faculty and staff. The calendar aims to ...

SHS offers new sexual assault services

3 December 2008 | 4:04 pm

(c) The Daily BarometerTwo sexual assault nurse examiners, forensic exam now offered at Student Health ServicesGail ColeIssue date: 12/3/08 Section: NewsMedia Credit: Cory ReedKelley Kendall, a family nurse practitioner, is one of two certified sexual assault nurse examiners at Oregon State's Student Health Services.Sexual assault is a traumatic experience for ...

CARDV Named 2007 Non-Profit Community Organization of the Year

6 February 2008 | 3:02 pm

At the 2007 60th Annual Celebrate Corvallis event, CARDV was named by the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition, along with the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis, the Non-Profit Community Organization of the Year.This is the inaugural year for this category, and it was an honor to be chosen as the 2008 recipient ...

Called to Aid Women

27 April 2007 | 3:22 pm

by Wendy Geist (c) Gazette TimesTIFFANY BROWN/Gazette-TimesNancy O'Mara has been awarded an Oregon State University 2005 Women of Achievement Award for her work as the executive director of Corvallis' Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence, CARDV.Nancy O'Mara builds power to stop violence and heal its damageEDITOR'S NOTE: Women of ...