2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [ story]
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We’ve got a lot going on this summer as we get ready to go back to school. Please take a look at our Wish List as we are in need of some items for our Shelter. Also, don’t forget to vote for Marsha at Dancing With Our Stars by proxy if you’re not planning on attending the event. All money contributed by votes goes directly back to the DVC when you vote for Marsha!
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Dancing With Our Stars!
It’s almost here!! Friday, August 22nd, Marsha McLean will be representing the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita at Dancing With Our Stars! The event will be held at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center and pairs a professional dancer with a Santa Clarita “Star”. Each dancing couple competes for votes to raise money for the non-profit organization they are representing. Since Marsha will be representing the DVC, all votes for Marsha will go directly back to the DVC! If you can’t make the event, you can still show your support by voting by proxy for Marsha!
To purchase tickets for the event click here. To vote by proxy for Marsha, click here. For more information you can also check out our Events page on Facebook! |
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Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley AWARDED $15,000 TO ENSURE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Blue Shield of California Foundation recognizes the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley as an important member of California’s domestic violence field.
San Francisco, CA (August,5, 2014) – Blue Shield of California Foundation today announced a grant of $15,000 to the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley to support their capacity to provide critical services and shelter for survivors of abuse in Los Angeles County. These core operating funds offer the flexibility to respond to new demands and opportunities, so that the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley can continue to reach many of the most vulnerable Californians.
“As the state’s largest private funder of domestic violence services and prevention, the Foundation is committed to supporting strong organizations like
The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley”, said Peter Long, Ph.D., president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Foundation. “Ensuring they have the resources to adapt and meet the needs of all survivors is critical to achieving our ultimate mission of ending domestic violence in California.”
The Foundation recognizes that reliable and flexible core support is needed to help the field drive even greater impact, and adjust to changes and challenges as they arise.
“Blue Shield of California Foundation is an amazing partner supporting our mission to create healthy relationships through intervention, prevention, and education to end the cycle of violence. Blue Shield of California Foundation has made a huge difference in California effecting positive change in the lives of women, children and men who have experienced intimate partner violence,” said Linda Davies, Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Center in Santa Clarita Valley.
This funding is part of a group of grants designed to empower California’s domestic violence services providers, and enable them to continue making a difference in the lives of thousands of victims, survivors, and families. The Foundation is proud to support the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley and nearly every shelter and domestic violence service organization in California.
About Blue Shield of California Foundation
Blue Shield of California Foundation is one of the state’s largest and most trusted grant making organizations. Our mission is to improve the lives of all Californians, particularly the underserved, by making health care accessible, effective, and affordable, and by ending domestic violence. To learn more, visit www.blueshieldcafoundation.org.
About the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley
DVC Vision
The Domestic Violence Center transforms lives. We help women, children, and men gain the confidence and capability to demonstrate dignity and respect now and in future generations.
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Art Therapy Classes
Every Friday through August we will be holding Art Therapy classes from
11am – 1pm.
Call the office to reserve your spot!
661-259-8175
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Volunteer Spotlight!
Meet Norma Cardenas
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
I’m a single mother of three; a 19 year old girl, a 16 year old boy, and a 5 year old girl. I have a BA in linguistics from CSUN and I am a Professional Interpreter in English, Spanish, French and Italian. I’m a member of Zonta International.
Why did you decide to start working with the DVC?
As a survivor of Domestic Violence, I always felt a need to help other women in need because I felt so helpless and alone during my struggle. I knew that if I had the resources and support needed during that time things would have been a lot easier to deal with and definitely less painful. So when the opportunity presented itself to train and work for the DVC, through Zonta, I jumped at the idea.
How long have you been volunteering with the DVC?
I’ve been volunteering for a little bit over 2 months.
Tell me about the type of work you do with the DVC.
I help run the Spanish Domestic Violence Education Class on Monday evenings and the English Domestic Violence Education Class on Wednesday evenings.
(For a schedule of summer classes offered, click here)
What is the best experience you’ve had working with the DVC?
There hasn’t been a single event, just being there with these amazing women who, despite their daily struggle, still make the effort to attend the program. And not just attend, but most of them actively participate in our discussions. They don’t only share their opinions, but their feelings and emotions which is very personal and intimate. It takes a lot to open up to practically strangers, and these women feel a sense of trust and confidence within the group that allows them to open up and share and I feel very fortunate to be allowed to be part of this much needed team. I can see in so many women the hope we give them and the difference we make in their lives. And that only makes me feel that I’m doing the right thing and that I want to do more, so much more.
Do you volunteer or help out with anything else for the DVC?
For now this is the only thing I can do because I have a full time job and the activities of fund raising for Zonta. However, I’m constantly thinking about other ways to help, especially with fund raising for the DVC. Hopefully something will materialize soon.
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For more information about our organization you can visit our website www.dvc-scv.org
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DONATE to the DVC
Would you like to make a donation? Not sure how? Look for this symbol on our website at www.dvc-scv.org to make a donation! You can also Vote For Marsha on our website and your vote will go straight back to the DVC! Click Here to be taken directly to our donation page.
| Back to School!
It’s almost back to school time! The DVC is helping families get ready to go back to school. On Sunday, August 3rd, we passed out 800 backpacks, gave away 100 haircuts! |
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Tips for Parents
On getting ready for back to school by the US Department of Education
- Get the children to bed on time
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Communicate with teachers and the school
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Provide for healthy meals
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Take your child to the doctor, and make sure your child has health insurance coverage
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Prepare a study area
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Read Together
Click here to visit their website and get more information.
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DVC Shelter Wish List
Consumables for shelter
Paper Goods such as toilet paper, paper towels diapers sizes 4/5
Cleaning supplies such as 409, Mr. Clean, Lysol
Powder laundry detergent and fabric softener sheets
Children’s toothbrushes, tooth paste, body wash, shampoo
Feminine Hygiene products
Women’s Clothing
All sizes of women’s pajamas
Bathrobes
Slippers
All sizes of women’s underwear
The Domestic Violence Center Changes Lives with Community Support
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Due to limited space for storage, this list is as precise as possible.
Donations can be dropped off at the Savia Center
23780 Newhall Ave
Newhall, CA 91321
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2014 Board of Directors
 Pictured: Jean Morrison, Executive Director Linda Davies, Chris Chegwin and Barbara Cochran
Executive Board Members
PRESIDENT
Jean Morrison
VICE PRESIDENT
Susan Reynolds
TREASURER
Rob Stern
SECRETARY
Barbara Cochran
Board Members
Jessica Jackson
Heather Sumagasay
Steven Chroman
Chris Chegwin
Suzanne Dunn
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2014 Summer Schedule
Domestic Violence Center
Summer Support Groups
Effective 6/27/14
23780 Newhall Ave. Newhall, CA 91321
(661)259-8175
Monday Time Room:
Spanish Domestic Violence Education Class 10am-11:30am Rooms C & D
16 weeks
*Spanish Domestic Violence Education Class 5:30pm-7pm Rooms C & D
16 weeks
Tuesday Time Room:
*English Domestic Violence Education Class 10am-11:30am Rooms C & D
16 weeks
*English Windows Art Expression/Domestic Violence Education Class 10am-11:30am Community Room
16 weeks
*English Active Parenting Now 10am-11:30am DVC Office
6 weeks
*Spanish/English Domestic Violence Education Class for Men 5pm-6:30pm Rooms C & D
16 weeks
Wednesday Time Room:
*English & Spanish Living Skills: Recovering from Stress & Trauma
6pm-8pm Rooms C & D
16 weeks
*English Domestic Violence Education Class 6pm-7:30pm Conference Room
16 weeks
*English Active Parenting Now 6pm-7:30pm DVC Office
6 weeks
*Spanish Active Parenting Now 6pm-7:30pm DVC Office
6 weeks
Friday Time Room:
Windows for Families Art Expression
11am-1pm Community Room
7/11/14-8/29/14
*CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
Click Here to access a copy of the summer schedule
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