8 th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence With Awareness There is Hope. Saturday, September 8, :00am-1:00pm Canterbury Park, Montclair, NJ

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1 8 th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence With Awareness There is Hope Saturday, September 8, :00am-1:00pm Canterbury Park, Montclair, NJ 1

2 About S.O.F.I.A. Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (fondly referred to as S.O.F.I.A.) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that provides advocacy, supportive services and referrals for temporary housing to women and children overcoming domestic violence. Our mission is to empower domestic violence victims and survivors to become self-sufficient, positive and successful. The S.O.F.I.A. Success Center is now open,a healing and wellness facility. We are currently seeking contributions to develop The S.O.F.I.A. SAFE House for domestic violence victims, which will offer housing and services for emotional healing. 2

3 S.O.F.I.A. s IMPACT Since its inception, S.O.F.I.A. s workshops and outreach events have been presented to more than 3,990 individuals. Throughout , 525 women and men attended our workshops and programs; 1649 middle school, high school, college students and Planned Parenthood clients attended our outreach workshops; 101 children and their caregivers participated in our Superhero workshop; 62 women attended our support group or were counseled; and 169 families benefitted from our toy distribution in local shelters during the holidays. 31 of our volunteers and staff have become certified Domestic Violence Response Team Members that serve the community. 3

4 Our Core Values We value integrity for each individual as unique and inherently worthwhile. Our goal is to build inner peace, independence, security and self assurance with our clients. We value the rights of victims to make life decisions based on being fully informed of all their legal rights and options. We value the growth of our clients. We will commit to overseeing continuous personal improvement, encourage clear and constant focus and will help guide towardsself-sufficiency. We value safety,privacyandjustice for all of our clients (women and children). 4

5 S.O.F.I.A. Services By leveraging the skills of a host of professionals and other volunteers, S.O.F.I.A. offers a myriad of support services designed to create social change and lead to the eradication of domestic violence. Advocacy and Support Services Teen Safe Dating & Domestic Violence Outreach Motivational and Financial Empowerment Workshops Domestic Violence Support Groups Legal Referral Assistance I m a Superhero Children s Empowerment Workshops Referrals for temporary housing to At Risk women & children of domestic violence 5

6 Goals of S.O.F.I.A. s Walk ü Raise funding to support the emergency needs of domestic violence victims and families. ü Encourage others to support domestic violence awareness, prevention and healing. ü Secure funding to continue ongoing cost for operations of the S.O.F.I.A. Success Center. 6

7 Why Support S.O.F.I.A. s Walk? Empower and improve the lives of domestic violence victims and their families. Promote your business to a devoted group of S.O.F.I.A. advocates, participants and fellow supporters. Become part of a network that supports victims and survivors in the Montclair, New Jersey community and throughout the United States. 7

8 Bronze Sponsor $250 Donation ü Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your website ü Your business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk 8

9 Silver Sponsor $500 Donation ü Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your website üyour business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ürecognition for your business during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ücertificate of Recognition presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk 9

10 Gold Sponsor $1,000 Donation ü Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your website üprominent feature for your business on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and newsletters for one year ü Recognition for your business during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ürecognition Plaque will be presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk 10

11 DiamondSponsor $2,500 Donation ü Active hyperlink from supportsofia.org to your website üprominent feature for your business on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and newsletters for one year ürecognition for your business during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ürecognition Plaque will be presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ücomplimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraiser events for one year 11

12 PlatinumSponsor $5,000 Donation ü Active hyperlink from supportsofia.org to your website üprominent feature for your business on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and newsletters for one year ürecognition Plaque presented to your business during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk ücomplimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraising events for one year üyour logo displaying your business as a sponsor on our S.O.F.I.A. Walk T-shirts and ten complimentary T-shirts 12

13 Individual and Team Registration Individual and Team Member Registration Fee: $10.00 Team Captain Registration Fee: $35.00 (Includes one (1) S.O.F.I.A. T-shirt) S.O.F.I.A. Team Captains form a team and collect pledges from friends, family, co-workers and businesses, although not required Registration Begins at 9:00 am Walk Begins at 10:00 am For more information & registration forms call: (862) or register online at 13

14 Ready to Support the S.O.F.I.A. Walk? Contact us today to get started! Thank you for your time and support. Donations can be made online at or send a check payable to S.O.F.I.A. P.O. Box 674, Montclair, NJ Cynthia Walker, Founder S.O.F.I.A. (862) info@supportsofia.org 14