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The BIG Give

Hosted by I Live Here, I Give Here

Where:   Online
When:     Monday, August 9 thru Friday, September 3
Details:   On September 22nd, I Live Here, I Give Here will give away The BIG
                  Prize to one lucky non-profit, a gift of $10,000 for excellence in
                  donor relations.  The winner will be selected based on how well an
                  organization meets the following criteria: 
                     
                              • Making each “ask” personalized
                              • Thanking each donor promptly and in a meaningful way
                                 upon receipt of the gift
                              • Communicating the impact of each gift
                              • Using innovative techniques to communicate with and
                                 engage donors

                  As a registered organization, SafePlace is eligible to win The BIG Prize
                  and we need YOUR help!  Visit the I Live Here, I Give Here website
                  anytime between Monday, August 9th and Friday, September 3rd and
                  vote!  We're listed under Victims' Services.  Voting includes a short
                  questionnaire (3 minutes or less). Every vote will be counted once the
                  survey is complete.

                  Voting results will be tallied daily and displayed on
                  www.ILiveHereIGiveHere.org.  The three finalists will be announced on
                  Saturday, September 4th.
                  
                  We thank you for your vote!


The Four Faced Liar

Where:   Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
When:    Wednesday, September 8
                  9:15 pm
Details:   Join us for the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
                  (aGLIFF) showing of The Four Faced Liar.  We'll have a booth on
                  site, stop by and say hi!
                  
                  A limited number of tickets will be made available for pre-purchase in
                  person at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar.  All remaining
                  tickets will be on a rush basis before the start of each film program.

                  All-Access Festival Badges with priority seating are a benefit of aGLIFF
                  memberships at every level.  Please visit aGLIFF or call 512.302.9889
                  to purchase your badge today!

                  Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a
                  parent or guardian.  No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

                  Purchase tickets

                  Visit www.agliff.org for more information.


Community Bucks are Back!

Where:   Any Randalls Food Markets location
When:     September 1-30
Details:   Shop at your local Randalls between September 1-30 and you'll
                  receive a Community Buck for every $50 in groceries purchased
                  (limit of three Community Bucks per transaction.)  Collect as many
                  as you can and send them to SafePlace.  For ever Community Buck
                  sent in, we will receive $1 in the form of a Randalls Gift Card.  We can
                  use this Gift Card for turkeys, hams, food baskets, holiday grocery
                  needs and more!

                  Please send your Community Bucks to:

                                    SafePlace
                                    Attn:  Kristen Evon
                                    P.O. Box 19454
                                    Austin, TX  78760

                  For more information, please visit the Randalls website.


Raped Clarity - A Play by Anita A. Ahiadormey

Where:   The Gemini Playhouse
                  5214 Burleson Rd.
When:     September 9-19
Details:   Gemini Playhouse owner and theatre artist Anita A. Ahiadormey makes
                  her playwrighting debut with the new play Raped Clarity.  Written and
                  directed by Ahiadormey, the story follows Kensington Roberts as she
                  navigates the new terrain of her life following a brutal attack. Roberts
                  struggles to confront her present and past with the aid of her bold counselor.
                  Ahiadormey says the play gives a gritty and powerful insight into the effects
                  of rape, domestic violence and one woman’s struggle to overcome it.

                  Performances:    Thursdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.
                                                     Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
                                                     Sundays at 2 p.m.
                  
                  Tickets at $15 for general admission.
                  The play is recommended for mature audiences.

                  A portion of the proceeds from the production will benefit SafePlace.

                  For more information and reservations, please call 512.436.9020 or
                  visit The Gemini Playhouse.


GirlPower

Hosted by The Women's Fund of Central Texas

Where:   SafePlace Community Room
                  Please register for directions.
When:     Saturday, September 11
                  10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Details:   Inspire a girl in your life to make a meaningful difference in the lives of
                  others as well as her own.

                  Program Fee:  $150 for one adult/one girl.  Register here.

                  GirlPower Fact Sheet

                  For more information, please contact Kate Saunders - 512.472.4483.


The 6th Annual Celebrating the Survivor Spirit

Where:   The Austin Centre
                  3809 S. 2nd St., #A100
When:     Saturday, September 25
                  5-6 pm (display of visual art and open mic sign-up)
                  6-9 pm (open to the public)
Details:  For survivors of sexual violence, their partners, family, friends and allies.
                  *This event is not appropriate for young children.

                  The event begins with an open hanging display of visual art and an open
                  mic sign-up to schedule use of the space, microphone to share spoken word,
                  dance or a musical performance.

                  * Free Admission * Non-alcoholic Event * Snacks Provided
                  * Wheelchair Accessible * ASL interpreters upon request
                  (requests must be received by September 5th)
                  
                  For more information, please visit www.SafePlace.org/SurvivorSpirit or
                  call 512.356.1536.



MORE






Broadway tickets on sale now in Austin!

When:     Ongoing
Details:   SafePlace has partnered with Broadway Across America to offer the
                  best that Broadway has to offer at the Bass Concert Hall and Long
                  Center this season!

                  Through SafePlace you can purchase tickets before the general public
                  giving you access to the best seats and a variety of discounts on tickets
                  and/or service fees.

                  CURRENTLY ON SALE:

                          Show - Dates Available for Purchase
                          
                          Shrek - Nov. 2-7
                          Cirque Dreams - Nov. 23-28
                          Radio City - Dec. 17 - Jan. 2

                  A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support SafePlace programs
                  and services.

                  To purchase tickets throughout the season, please visit
                  the Broadway Across America Online Ticket Office, choose your show
                  and when prompted - enter the passcode: SafePlace.

                  For more information please contact,
                  onlinegroups@broadwayacrossamerica.com or 877-275-3804.


Gold for Good!

Where:   Kruger's Diamond Jewelers in Barton Creek Mall
When:     Ongoing
Details:   Sell your unwanted or damaged gold jewelry at Kruger’s Diamond
                  Jewelers in Barton Creek Mall and benefit SafePlace!                  
                  
                  For more information, please contact 512.327.6660.


SafePlace Hot List Donation Drive

Where:   Bee Waxed Skin Care Spa
                  12918 Shops Parkway, Ste. 400, Bee Caves, TX  78738
When:     Ongoing
Details:   Donation collection changes monthly due to SafePlace Family
                  Shelter needs.                   
                  
                  Please contact Melissa Mayer - 512.402.9500 for donation items
                  needed.

                  www.BeeWaxedSkinCare.com


Donation Drive for SafePlace

Where:   The Body Shop at Barton Creek Mall
When:     Ongoing
Details:   Monthly collections of unopened personal items, toys and
                  school supplies.                 
                  
                  Please contact Lisa Collier-Allen - 512.327.4358 for details.


Recycle Jeans Drive

Where:   TWO convenient locations!
                  North:  The Beauty Store Salon & Spa
                                   10710 Research Blvd., #110
                                   Austin, TX
                  South:  Salon One 12
                                  316 Main St.
                                  Buda, TX
When:     Ongoing
Details:   Drop off your old jeans at either location.  All jeans will be recycled
                  into a "Little Denim Bag" good for make up, essentials, etc.

                  $5 from the sale of each bag will be donated back to SafePlace.
                                                     
                  For more information, please visit www.recyclejeans.us.


Music for the City CD - Volume 1

When:     Ongoing
Details:   Music for the City - Volume 1 is a compilation album featuring
                  Austin’s best up and coming artists (Alpha Rev, Quiet Company,
                  Aaron Ivey and more!) and will benefit kids in crisis and victims
                  of domestic violence. 
                  
                  All proceeds from album sales will directly benefit SafePlace
                  and Austin Children's Shelter.

                  For more information or to purchase a cd,
                  please visit www.musicforthecity.org.

Please contact us if you would like to Host a Community Event to benefit SafePlace.  We thank you in advance!

Thank you to the following organizations, groups, individuals
and businesses for hosting a community event on behalf of SafePlace.

January - July 2010


Alpha Chi Omega
Jack Armstrong
Austin Women's Clothing Swap
Barnes & Noble Arboretum
Bee Waxed Skin Care Spa
The Bobby Bones Show -
96.7 KISS FM
The Body Shop at Barton Creek Mall
Borders Bookstores
Crown Jewels Pageants
Figo Learning Center
Five Guys Burgers and Fries Arboretum
Fox Service Company
Garbo A Salon and Spa
HealthTronics
The Ishtar Project
Joie de Vie Salon and Spa
Lake Travis Middle School
Mercury Insurance
Miranda Ochoa
Music for the City
Music Mayhem
Mustang Owners Club of Austin
Payless ShoeSource Store #4040
Personique Surgery Center
Piranha Killer Sushi
Pluckers Wing Bar
SeeSawAustin.com
St. Edward's University
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Social Thinker
Stella Says Go
Stylin Salon and Spa
Ten Thousand Villages Austin
Touch of Sass
United Court of Austin
Weekend of HOPE

2009 Hosts


Contact SafePlaceContact SafePlace

Phone: 512.267.SAFE (7233) or
512.927.9616 TTY for the Deaf community

Contact Us:

Email:Info@SafePlace.org Please call the hotline if you are seeking help. Do not send an email. Computer and email activity can be monitored and tracked.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 19454
Austin, Texas 78760

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