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Pepsi is proud to support the Domestic Violence Center’s 17th Annual Break the Silence... Break the Cycle Luncheon

Luncheon Agenda Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 Windows on the River Welcome Jeff Fast DVC Board President

Invocation Rev. Dr. Brian Moore Passages, Inc. Introduction of Mistress of Ceremonies Christy Harrington ERC The Impact of Domestic Violence Monica Robins Channel 3 News Evening Anchor and Senior Health Correspondent The Role of the Community Linda Dooley Johanek DVC Executive Director Introduction of Melissa Moore Monica Robins Keynote Speaker Melissa Moore Presentation of Awards Carmella Calta
 Staffing Solutions Enterprises Door Prizes Tim Boehnlein Closing Remarks Monica Robins

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Luncheon Committee 2010 Christy Harrington—Luncheon Chair Lizzie Ackerman Deby Auerbach-Brown Christine Colwell Jasmin Denholm Kate Doman Nataya Gainer Brenda Pohlman

Dear Friends,

Welcome and thank you for joining us today! The Domestic Violence Center (DVC) is delighted to present and share with you the seventeenth annual Break the Silence… Break the Cycle Luncheon. The Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers deeply appreciate your presence and continued support. Today, we celebrate the inspiring message of our keynote speaker, Melissa Moore, and our award winners, Jim and Elsa Croucher.

I am honored to be in the position of President of the Board of Directors of Domestic Violence Center. I continue to be amazed by the work and progress that is accomplished everyday at the center. DVC has increased its services over the years, developed and enhanced programs, provided more outreach into neighborhoods, and increased our multi-cultural programs. To that extent, DVC now provides services at 55 different locations, recognizing the breadth of domestic violence and its impact throughout Cuyahoga County. I am very proud of the Domestic Violence Center for all of these accomplishments.

Board of Directors 2010 R. Jeffrey Fast—President Stephanie Couhig—Vice President; Chair, Governance Polly Chiviles Furey—Chair, HR Dean Jenkins—Chair, Program Plan Sanford Watson—Chair, Public Policy Jim Lawler—Treasurer Tina Dzik—Secretary Diana Centeno-Gomez Dawn Fuller Vivian Hairston David Kantor Kim Lease Mary Miller Rev. Dr. B. A. Moore Daniel Porras Steven Shook, M.D. Louis R. Weigele, ACSW, LISW, BCD

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As a financial executive, I know how important it is to be fiscally effective, efficient and responsible. DVC is well-versed in maximizing resources, increasing volunteer hours, and seeking creative solutions in order to be good stewards of our funds which are so generously donated. I am happy to report that DVC ended our fiscal year of 2009/10 in the black. In this economy, that is an outstanding achievement!

The demand for services has risen over the past few years, and remains very high. It is well documented that when the economy struggles, domestic violence increases. Police departments, hospitals, and court systems are all filled with domestic violence cases which overflow into the Domestic Violence Center. NOW is the time that victims need your help more than ever. We appreciate your ongoing support and thank you for your dedication to our mission: to empower individuals, promote justice and mobilize the community so that all people are free from violence and abuse in our relationships and homes. Please help us in any way you can. We greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely, Jeff Fast DVC Board of Directors, President

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Honorary Chair Carmella Calta CEO, Staffing Solutions Enterprises

Keynote Speaker Melissa G. Moore Melissa G. Moore is the daughter of Keith Hunter Jesperson, a man infamously known as the Happy Face serial killer. Melissa’s intuition and courage forged a drive within her to create a new way of life—one rich with contribution and meaning. As a national bestselling author and international speaker, she shares her personal story of working through adversity and talks about the power of choice and opportunities for healing in our lives.

Melissa shares her personal experiences of living in a home with domestic abuse, teen dating violence, and how she escaped the perpetual cycle of violence.

Her life story provides insight, strength, encouragement, and hope to women who blame themselves. Melissa Moore has been a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, and Fox News, and has appeared in People Magazine.

“I am so proud of Melissa’s commitment to move forward in her life and use her life to inspire others.” –Dr. Phil

Carmella Calta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Staffing Solutions Enterprises has directed the company through critical stages of growth and transformation over the last 36 years.

In 1974, Ms. Calta established Staffing Solutions Enterprises, which is a leading provider of staffing services, including staffing of Administrative and Professional Personnel, Outsourced Recruitment Solutions, Managed Staffing and Payrolling Services.

In addition to Staffing Solutions Enterprises, she has successfully launched three businesses: CareerBoard.com: Established in 1997, CareerBoard is the largest network of online recruitment sites in the Midwest that exclusively feature local jobs for local talent.

Staff Matrix: A management program for companies seeking to improve business performance through better management and utilization of their contingent workforce.

MyTalent Link: On-demand and Enterprise-wide Human Resource technology solutions. Staffing Solutions Enterprises continues to develop innovative staffing and human capital management solutions to meet the need of its clients.

Mistress of Ceremonies Monica Robins For more than a decade Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robins has been one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable sources for health news. She has earned the respect of the region’s medical establishments including The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio for fair, accurate and unbiased reporting.

Besides taking an active role in the daily operations of Staffing Solutions Enterprises, Ms. Calta is also a member of In Counsel with Women, the Advisory Board of the Employers’ Resource Council as well as the Family Medicine Advisory Committee of University Hospitals. Over the years she has been recognized and received many awards for business excellence including Weatherhead 100 Service Company of the Year, National Association of Women Business Owners Top 10 and Crain’s Women of Note.

Award Winners Jim and Elsa Croucher “Break the Silence Award”

Her dedication to providing quality health information to Northeast Ohio earned her the prestigious 2007 Community Service Award from Fairview, Lakewood, Lutheran Hospitals and the Community West Foundation. She was honored as the first media recipient of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Power of a Partner” Award. She’s also received several media awards from various medical organizations including the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland and the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio.

With more than 20 years of Broadcast Journalism experience, Monica has received nearly two dozen Emmy nominations, and several first place Excellence in Journalism awards from the Ohio Press Club and the Associated Press. She’s also a member of the Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Monica is active with several community organizations including being a co-chair for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Race for the Cure. She also serves on the board of directors for the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland and Kids in Flight—an organization that provides free airplane rides to critically ill children. She served on former Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell’s think tank for “Steps to a Healthier Cleveland,” and assisted in securing funding for “Aligning Forces for Quality.” A Robert Woods Johnson Foundation initiative aimed at helping chronically ill patients achieve quality care. She is a sought after public speaker and often talks about the need to be one’s own health advocate.

The Domestic Violence Center is pleased to honor Jim and Elsa Croucher with the Break the Silence Award for their activism in the community relating to teen dating violence and abuse.

Jim and Elsa have lived in Butler County for 40 years. Jim is retired from the State of Ohio, and Elsa has retired from the Middletown School District. Their youngest daughter, Tina, was murdered December 21, 1992 at age 18, by an ex-boyfriend. As a result of Tina’s death, Jim and Elsa founded Citizens Against Domestic Violence in 1996. They provide presentations for middle and high school students, college students, youth groups, ladies groups, churches, and other organizations, educating them on Domestic Violence and how it affects individuals, families, churches and communities.

They also provide resources and information on how to help a victim.

Jim and Elsa have played an instrumental role in getting the “Tina Croucher Act” (HB19) passed, which mandates that schools provide teen dating violence education to 7th - 12th graders in Ohio. We are touched by their ability to use their tragic story to bring awareness to the community, and safety to victims of domestic violence.

Congratulations!

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

Thank you and welcome to the 17th Annual Break the Silence… Break the Cycle Luncheon. For over 30 years in the Greater Cleveland area, the Domestic Violence Center has been dedicated to ending abuse and providing compassionate treatment for its victims. Your support and attendance today helps ensure that vital community resources continue to be available to victims and that attention is given to the issue of domestic violence – a crime so prevalent in our community but one so seldom discussed.

I am a Domestic Violence Center volunteer because the issue is close to my heart. I volunteer to honor my mother who, despite fear and sacrifice, found the courage and strength to remove me and my brothers from a domestically violent and dysfunctional home. She taught me the importance of helping others and to always believe in myself. I also volunteer to honor my late step-mother, LuAnn, and four-year old step-sister, Charissa, whose lives were taken 14 years ago in a domestic multiple murder-suicide.

That loss taught me that abuse is often silent and the need for help is not always obvious. I volunteer and am here with you today so that I can help the other LuAnn’s and mothers in our community have a safe place to turn for help.

It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as Luncheon Chairperson for 2010 and to have had the opportunity to work with the incredible staff and committee members who have dedicated themselves to making this fundraiser successful. Thank you to the DVC staff who work tirelessly every day for this cause; to our Corporate Sponsors, Honorary Chair, and volunteers who made today possible. Thank you to my employer, ERC, for their support and flexibility during the months I held this position; and to my amazing husband, John, who stands by me always.

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor Pepsi Light in the Window Marsh, Inc Medical Mutual Kaiser Permanente Kirkwood Holding Inc.

It is through the attention and generosity of all of us combined that the programs and resources provided by the Domestic Violence Center exist. Thank you.

Friendly Voices Cleveland Indians Wives Association Cleveland Women’s Journal Fox Sports Ohio Kantor Consulting

Christy Harrington Chairperson, Break the Silence Luncheon .

Comforts of Home Cleveland Clinic Crestmont North Healthcare, Aristocrat West Rehabilitation & Healthcare and Westpark Neurology & Rehabilitation Cohen & Company Huntington National Bank Jones Day Keybank Lawler Construction Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, L.L.P.

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Special Acknowledgments DVC would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous donations to the 17th annual Break the Silence…Break the Cycle Luncheon. Their generosity is central to the success of the luncheon and is deeply appreciated.

Domestic Violence Center’s Fall Raffle!

Grand Prize: “On Broadway”: 2 Airline Vouchers, a 2 night stay in New York City at a Hilton Hotel, and 2 tickets to a Broadway show of your choice!

(Dates to be mutually determined by winner and DVC, subject to availability)

Invitation Designer

Suzanne T. Meola – Cuyahoga Community College – Visual Communication and Design Department

Invitation Printing

Watt Printing

2nd Prize: 2 Courtside Cavaliers tickets (Row 1)!

For January 2nd, 2011 game vs. Dallas Mavericks @ 7pm Includes access to the Key Club, with food & beverage!

Oliver Printing

Tribute Book Printing

Al Wilhelmy Flowers

Flowers

3rd Prize: Aseem Garg

Photography

Donation of Raffle Items

Renaissance Hotel, Professional Travel Fox Sports Ohio

1 night at Cleveland’s Renaissance Hotel in a Deluxe Room with breakfast for 2 through in-room dining or at the Brasserie Restaurant!

Laurice Skin Care Vicki Grant

Door Prizes Items

$10 per ticket Design of Luncheon Booklet

Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus Stephanie A. Busch, Lead Designer Suzanne T. Meola, Instructor, Project Coordinator Dr. Belinda Miles, Eastern Campus President

Proceeds benefit Domestic Violence Center Drawing Date: 11/30/2010 Winners need not be present.

Contact Molly to purchase tickets: mscheetz@dvccleveland.org or 216.688.7230

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Facts on Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is defined as a repeated pattern of behavior an individual uses to gain power and control over his or her victim througwh physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and/or financial abuse. It is generally ongoing and may escalate. Domestic violence occurs in familial and/or intimate relationships in which people are living in the same household or separately, and between people in present or former relationships. Ninety- five percent of the victims who report domestic violence are women. DV is perpetrated regardless of age, income, education, religion, sexual orientation, culture, or race.

Measuring the Problem of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is the cause of more injuries to women than automobile accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. One out of every four (25 percent) American women report that they have been physically abused by a significant other at some point in their lives. In a national survey of more than 2,000 American families, approximately 50 percent of men who frequently assaulted their wives also frequently abused their children. Children from violent homes are more likely to be involved in violent criminal activity in their futures than their non-abused peers.

Costs of Domestic Violence Data from the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the cost of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women totals an astonishing $5.8 billion a year nationally. $4.1 billion of those costs consist of medical and mental health costs. Additionally, victims of IPV lose a total of nearly 8 million days of paid work annually as a result of the violence they experience.

Domestic Violence in Our Community Domestic violence is a pervasive and crippling problem in Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, its suburbs, and their neighborhoods. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office found that in the two-year period from 2001 to 2003, the number of domestic violence calls to police departments in the state have doubled. In 2004, the Cleveland Police Department received 21,593 domestic violence related phone calls.

from a Victim’s Perspective The Cycle of Violence Abuse in an intimate relationship most often occurs in relatively predictable patterns. Victims become aware of the warning signs and find themselves “walking on eggshells” at those times.

Here are three typical phases victims experience in the cycle of violence*: Phase 1: Tension Building tension begins to rise; the abuser becomes edgy and more prone to react negatively to frustrations and builds to the point of violence or some other incident.

Phase 2: Battering The actual act of violence or emotional outbreak’s in which the abuser gains control only after he/she has taught the victim “a lesson.” The victim responds to the pain by becoming emotionally detached. Fighting back usually increases the violence.

Phase 3: Quiet/Loving Phase Tension is decreased and the abuser behaves in a contrite, loving manner while denying the extent of pain and fear the victim is experiencing. The abuser makes promises not to be violent again and asks for forgiveness. Then, there is a quiet time before Phase 1 begins again. *Adapted from The Battered Woman by Lenore Walker

Warning Signs of an Abusive Relationship

Types of Abuse Verbal Name-calling, yelling, belittling, using put downs, constant blaming and criticizing, threatening to kill you, a friend, family member or pet.

Emotional Giving you the “silent treatment,” accusing you of having affairs, not permitting you to use the phone, embarrassing you in front of others, bragging about infidelity, forcing you to stay in the house or locking you out of the house, harming pets, threatening or attempting suicide, monitoring your behavior.

Financial/Resource Taking your money, putting all bills in your name, selling or destroying your possessions or property, making you account for every dime you spend, quitting or losing jobs, forcing you to write bad checks or commit crimes, not allowing you to work, taking or disabling your car.

Sexual Rape, forcing sex with partner’s friends, forbidding birth control, forcing distasteful sex acts on you, beating if sex is refused.

Physical Slapping, hitting, punching, choking, threatening with weapon, banging head into wall, dragging through the house, burning with cigarettes, throwing down stairs, pushing out of a car, blocking your entrance or exit, pushing, tripping, restraining.

Jealousy—the abuser will say that jealousy is a sign of love.

Possessiveness and controlling behavior—the abuser will repeatedly call and ask where he/she has been, get angry when he/she pays attention to someone.

Verbal criticisms and abuse—ridicule, criticisms, and insults are continual and makes the victim feel degraded and worthless.

Continual checking up on the victim—the abuser may spy or continually check up on the victim and ask for an account of whereabouts.

Social isolation—the victim is isolated from all personal and social resources. This gives the abuser a sense of control.

Violent behaviors when using drugs and alcohol—many abusers will use drugs and alcohol and become violent.

Frequently, they will pressure their dates to use substances as well.

Blame—the abuser will often blame the victim by saying things like: “You asked for it” or “You made me mad.”

Threats of suicide—abusers will threaten to hurt or kill themselves if their partner threatens to break up.

Uses guilt trips—the abuser will frequently say: “If you really loved me, you would...”

Broken promises—they ask for a chance to make up for their behavior, stating that they will change.

Forced sex—abusers will frequently force their partners to have sex or intimidate him/her so that he/she is afraid to say no.

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DVC Mission and Purpose Mission

Vision

History

Services

Respect

Empowerment

The mission of DVC is to empower individuals, promote justice, and mobilize the community so that all people are free from violence and abuse in their relationships and homes.

DVC envisions a Greater Cleveland that upholds the fundamental right to feel safe in one’s relationship—free from domestic violence and its impact on the community. As a dynamic community leader, we will create solutions and partnerships to address abuse and provide services to those who need them.

Domestic Violence Center and its parent organizations, Templum and Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence, have a thirty-year history of serving the Greater Cleveland community with intervention and prevention services for victims of intimate partner violence. As our community has evolved and best-practices have emerged in the field, DVC has tailored its work accordingly—moving from a shelter-based model to the more comprehensive approach of providing leadership to create responsive systems, offering an array of services and programs, and addressing the need for primary prevention. The organization has just completed a strategic plan that charts its course for the next five years and redefines and clarifies our commitment to the community.

DVC offers an array of services unparalleled in Cuyahoga County and comparable to only a few other domestic violence agencies in the country. DVC offers comprehensive, coordinated programs and services that address the immediate and long term needs of women, men, and children who are affected by domestic violence.

2009–2010 Services Offered and Most Current Service Statistics The Domestic Violence Center is the only organization in Cuyahoga County devoted solely to the issue of domestic violence. DVC’s services are well respected and widely requested.

We offer the following programs and services: Crisis HELPline (18,048 calls received) Crisis intervention, support, referrals, and information, 24-hours-a-day.

Shelter Services (339 participants served for a total of 16,039 residential care days) Safe, confidential emergency shelter and comprehensive programming for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence.

This also includes support and follow-up for families after leaving the shelter.

Community Education and Speaker’s Bureau (8,410 individuals reached, 209 presentations and 10 resource tables) DVC provides speakers, seminars, and educational training programs on domestic violence to human service, law enforcement, and medical professionals as well as to interested groups in the community at large.

Teen Education (4,349 individuals reached) DVC works to educate teens on the importance of healthy relationships by providing workshops and presentations in schools throughout Cuyahoga County.

Community Based Youth Services (157 support groups, 900.5 units of service, 215 individual youth sessions and art therapy units) This includes individual and group programming for youth who have been impacted by domestic violence including art therapy.

Justice System Advocacy (1,662 clients assisted, 1,647 court escorts) Assistance for victims involved with civil and criminal court processes. Services include crisis intervention, options counseling, court escorts, personal advocacy, and emotional support for victims as they seek the full protection of domestic violence laws.

DVC is Guided by Four Core Values

Supervised Visitation Center (127 families served, 409 served, 1,347 visits, and 477 supervised exchanges) We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can spend quality time with a non-custodial parent when supervised visitation is court-ordered.

We practice compassionate treatment of others without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, income, sexual orientation, marital status, politics or religion. We believe in the inherent worth of all people and in honest, open communication.

Latina Domestic Violence Project (247 clients assisted, 140 court escorts) Comprehensive, bi-lingual, culturally-sensitive services focused on facilitating safe options and stability for Latina victims of domestic violence and their children.

We stand for an environment where individuals can make decisions and move forward with their lives—free from bias, coercion, and fear.

Ujima Program (1,795 individuals reached, 808 clients, 199 classes, 30 presentations and 10 resource tables, 31 individuals assisted via support group) Outreach and culturally-specific programming for the African-American community. Free, confidential services for victims, technical assistance to community-based organizations, and educational and support services with a focus on re-entry.

Community Support Groups (354 groups) Free, weekly facilitated groups for women who have experienced abusive relationships.

Accessibility

Safety

We are committed to overcoming any cultural, geographic or other barriers to share our expertise and extend our services into every corner of the community.

DV Education Groups (808 clients, 199 classes) 5–7 week educational groups provided to at-risk populations in community-based settings.

We uphold the right of all individuals to be free from harm and enjoy relationships based on fairness and trust.

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Domestic Violence Center LOVES Volunteers….

Upcoming Events

To all of our volunteers who have spent countless hours escorting clients to court, providing advocacy to women and children, taking hotline calls, co-facilitating or providing childcare at support groups, assisting with repairs, landscaping, fundraising, donating your talents and services….We could not do this work without you!

Volunteers at DVC are priceless!

Purple Light Nights October 2010 Join DVC for the 3rd Annual Purple Light Nights (PLN) Campaign! This campaign is designed to shine a light on a problem that is often associated with silence and shame. Shine a purple light or string of lights on your porch, in your window or in your office from October 1st – 31st, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Shine a light to remember domestic violence victims, celebrate the courage of those who have survived, and provide hope, information and services to those who are still living with violence and abuse. For more information about the campaign, please contact Molly Scheetz at 216.688.7230 or mscheetz@dvccleveland.org.

Individual Volunteers

Organizations and Corporate Volunteers

Alex Weiss Allison Dorogi Andrelie Musil Ann Sokany Aparna Malhotra Arian Smith Aseem Garg Ashley Jordan Bassel Abdallah Becki Steele Beth Babin Betsey Hawkins Brenda Hall Carolina Burton Carolyn Brown Christy Harrington Cynthia McCrae Cynthia Skrovan Dan Syphard Deb Larsen Debbie Riddle Deborah Smith Deirdre Lauer Deleen Holzhauer Dina Culotta

Donna Coury Edna Sutton Eileen Nelson Elaine Tosko Eleanor Cooper Elena Gonzalez Elizabeth Bretz Felecia Dioneff Felicia Ramsey George Cooper Heather Brissett Helen Hauser Jan Samerigo Janis Bridges Jessica Domingo Jill Caster Joanne Greisinger Jonetta Dorogi Jonita Fields Julia Dudash Julie Fatur Julie Tamarkin Justin Gorski Kate Seavers Kathy Byrne

Katie Klenz Kelly Cary Kelly Kornblut Kenya Harris Kevin Clancy Kim Gawel Kim Gawel Larry Sutherlin Laura Cowan Leah Martinez Lena Williams Linda Herman Lindsay Schwartz Lisa Jevack Lisa Rawls Lynn Hammond Mandisa Lewis Marilyn Scott Marlene Gombach Marsha Woody Mary Beth Duirk Mayra Correa Melody Maddox Molly Syphard Nadine Ezzie

Nataya Gainer Neil McCormick Nicole Moore Nina Parker Rose Santiago Sandra Blandon Shannon Jewitt Sharon Neu Sharon Yoo Shirley Fisher Shirley Smith Stephanie Baga Steve Davenport Sue Cummings Susan Belman Susan Courtney Tara Coury Tara Klevay Terri White Tricia Lubrecht Trish Dubiel Vanessa Khenti Yvonne Levert

Ways you can participate: Shine a purple light bulb or string of lights on your porch or in your window.

Make a donation to the Purple Light Nights Campaign.

Tell a friend about Purple Light Nights!

Purple Lights at Night October 22nd, 2010 Join DVC and Radio One Cleveland on October 22nd downtown for a Purple Lights March and celebration. More details to come! Check the DVC website for more information. www.domesticviolencecenter.org.

Thank you to our 2010 PLN Community Partners!

Agnon School

GE Women's Network

MASH Ministries

Solon High School

Alpha Chi Omega - Case Western

Grace Christian Missionary Church

Mount Union College

SPILO - CSU Marshal School of Law

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and Key Club

Halo Project

North Olmsted PTA

ATS School of Nursing Baldwin Wallace Barrier Breakers Bay Village Sisters of the Soul Bedford High School Berea High School Brush High School Carpenter's Union Cleveland Church of Christ ERC Eva Vickers and Friends First United Methodist Church of Bedford Fox Sports Ohio

Hands on Northeast Ohio Jesuit Volunteers Corps John Carroll University Kent State Nursing Students Ladies and Gentleman Salon Lady Trend Setters M.C. Lake Ridge Academy Latitude 41 Laurel School Liberty Hill Baptist Church – Circle #11 Lincoln West High School Littler Mendelson Magnificat High School Genesis Program Mary Kay Cosmetics

Nestle Ohio City Church of Christ Parkside Church Bible Study

St. Colette Daughters St. Edwards High School St. Timothy BWP Women’s Ministry The Women’s Center -

Paul Mitchell School

CASE

Pioneer Memorial

Tri-C West Philosophy Club

Presbyterian Church Pizzas by Robert Point to Point Communications Polaris Career Center Project Peace Rocky River Court Saturday Kids Play Group Shepherd’s Pasture for all Nations

TruGreen UPS Willoughby Hills Church Youth Group Women of Faith Group Youthability Zonta Club of Cleveland

Asian Services in Action Inc. Bellflower Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse Chief Kevin Nietert and the South Euclid Police Department Cleveland Clinic Regional Hospitals - Hillcrest, Huron and Fairview Cleveland Mediation Center Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Cleveland Women’s Journal Cogswell Hall Community Shares Council on American-Islamic Relations Councilman Eugene R. Miller Councilman Kevin Kelley Cudell Improvement, Inc. / SAFE-16 Cuyahoga County Witness /Victim Service Center Detroit Shoreway Development Corp.

East End Neighborhood House Elder Abuse/Domestic Violence Roundtable Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, CWRU

The Free Clinic Healthy Fathering Collaborative John Carroll University Judge KJ Montgomery - Shaker Hts. Municipal Court Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Ohio Legal Aid Society of Cleveland LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland May Dugan Center MetroHealth Hospital Northeast Shores Development Corp.

PASSAGES - Connecting Fathers & Families, Inc. Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio Pneuma Life Foundation Preterm Providence House Recovery Resources William “Bud” Doyle Women’s Re-Entry Network

Single Volunteers Group

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