AVDA

Thank you, Jewish Women's Foundation, for giving back in-kind donations to AVDA
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County

Collection for Victims of Domestic Violence
Monday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 18
The One School at Temple Beth Am
2250 Central Boulevard, Jupiter
Torah Tots Early Learning Center
8600 Jog Road, Boynton Beach

Honor the Jewish value of Kehillah – fostering community – by helping provide critical baby essentials to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Women’s Foundation (JWF) for survivors and their families. Visit their Amazon Wish List where all items will be shipped directly to Federation and will help with essentials including diapers, baby wipes, pull-ups, and formula as well as new bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, and bedding (twin and full-size sheet sets).

For more info about AVDA (a wraparound domestic violence agency in PBC, where half of our participants are children) contact Tara Laxer, Development Director at [email protected] Tara Laxer

Help AVDA meet the goal of raises $40,000 by the end of November so we can receive $40,000 by a private family foundation
visit us to avdaonline.org
Tara Laxer

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/how-your-donations-help-avda-support-victims-of-domestic-abuse/ar-AA1tbJHA?ocid=BingNewsVerp

How your donations help AVDA support victims of domestic abuse Right now, AVDA can use your help, as they work to match an anonymous donor who pledged $40,000, if they can raise that amount or more.

AVDA is making an impact! Please make a meaningful donation here and Save the Date for February 25, 2025 for our Heart of a Woman Luncheon where we will highlight this amazing prevention work!

AVDA's Committed Men program aims to redefine masculinity, reduce violence One out of three women has been a victim of physical or sexual violence. But what if we could prevent domestic abuse before it happens?

Have you registered for AVDA's 25th Race for Hope Walk on November 9 at John Prince Park? The time is now!
Come join us for fun-filled day

A big thank you to our friends at CBS 12 News for shining a light on AVDA during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It's important to remember that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Be aware of the signs and lend an ear to those who need support.

CBS12 News highlights local non-profit efforts to aid domestic violence victims CBS12 News is supporting an important local effort to provide services and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.

AVDA'S PSA TTara Laxer

Men's Violence PSA AVDA's Committed Men VIP group created a PSA highlighting the impact of men's violence and what we can do to prevent men's violence in the future.The mission...

Mark your calendars for the upcoming events. We are excited to go shopping on October 27 with our friends at Shop and Sip at Happy Lil Things to Benefit AVDA Purple PJ Party

AVDA is having lots of events to raise awareness and funds for the Purple PJ Party! A campaign in which if AVDA raises $40,000 a private family foundation will donate $40,000 to our direct services. We only have 2 months left and we need your help.

Please also register for our November 9 Race for Hope Walk and mark your calendars for February 25, 2025 for our Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon. It will be at Woodfield Country Club!

Donate here https://www.avdaonline.org/org/purple-pajama-party-2024

Please hear the story of survival and triumph from the amazing Ranta. This domestic violence awareness month, we ask you to make a meaningful donation to AVDA, a wraparound service agency in Palm Beach County. When we raise $40,000 for this campaign, a private family foundation will donate $40,000 to the agency for direct service.

Join us in making an impact in our own backyard.

Donate through the QR code below, call us at 561-265-3797 ext. 114 and if you want us to speak to your group about the work of AVDA feel free to email us as well at [email protected]

https://cbs12.com/news/local/kate-marta-survived-being-shot-by-her-husband-and-found-her-new-mission-domestic-violence-emotional-abuse-attempted-murder-avda

Please be sure to watch CBS tonight at 5pm as you hear the story of Kate Ranta. She is a local survivor who turned tragedy to triumph. This is part of a 4-part series on AVDA for the month of October, which is domestic violence awareness month.

Please also take the time to make a meaningful gift at any amount here.
https://www.avdaonline.org/purple-pajama-party-2024

With your support, once we raise $40,000, a private family foundation will donate $40,000 for direct service.

Are you ready to race for a cause? Join us and our generous sponsors—the Vegso Family Foundation, RAS, Palm Beach Post, NCCI, 4Girls Foundation, and Daughters of Penelope—on November 9 for AVDA's 25th Annual Race for Hope Walk at John Prince Park. First responders can join for free, and pets are welcome too!
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/AVDAsRaceforHope

Join the Challenge with AVDA!

We have an exciting opportunity: a private family foundation will donate $40,000 to AVDA if we raise $40,000 by November 15th. We're already halfway there, and we need your help to reach our goal!

Here’s how you can get involved:

Spread the Word: Share our challenge on social media, through email, and on your website.

Host Fundraising Events: Consider organizing virtual or in-person events like charity runs, auctions, or bake sales to engage the community and raise funds.

Or simply make a meaningful gift here today!
https://www.avdaonline.org/purple-pajama-party-2024

Together, we can make a difference!

https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/news/local/2024/09/13/palm-beach-county-murder-suicide-highlights-issue-of-domestic-violence/75185341007/

Recent Palm Beach County murder-suicide highlights effects of domestic violence The Sept. 2 incident in Boca Raton, during National Su***de Prevention Month, has called attention to the effects of domestic violence on families.

On behalf of the AVDA family and those we serve, thank you to the 's Cove Foundation for supporting the agency. Because of foundations like you, we help those in north palm beach county who need help with domestic violence. WE appreciate you!

AVDA is having lots of events to raise awareness and funds for the Purple PJ Party! A campaign in which if AVDA raises $40,000 a private family foundation will donate $40,000 to our direct services. We only have 2 months left and we need your help.

Please also register for our November 9 Race for Hope Walk and mark your calendars for February 25, 2025 for our Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon. It will be at Woodfield Country Club!

Donate here https://www.avdaonline.org/org/purple-pajama-party-2024

Join the virtual meeting on September 13, 2024 Eastern Time.
https://www.justice.gov/live

Important read and advice from AVDA
https://cbs12.com/news/local/delray-beach-police-arrest-man-for-stalking-accused-of-sharing-private-photos-of-victim-florida-september-5-2024

Delray Beach police arrest man for stalking, accused of sharing private photos Delray Beach Police have arrested an alleged stalker, accused of harassing a young woman in our area for months.

AVDA would like to give a huge thank you to the Vegso Family Foudation Anne Vegso for all that you do and continue to do with AVDA. Thank you for sponsoring our race!
Please join our race on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at John Price Park @7 AM.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/AVDAsRaceforHope

AVDA would like to thank 4Girls Foundation, Inc. for sponsoring our race!
Please join our race on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at John Price Park @7 AM.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/AVDAsRaceforHope

Tara Laxer, Director of Development of AVDA was honored to a join an amazing panel with Foot Forward and George Snow Scholarship, where they discussed the Future of Women of Excellence Scholarship. The powerful conversation was about the next generation of female leaders in Palm Beach County and how to best support and empower them.

Did you know through the George Snow Scholarship, AVDA participants have received grants to further their future by attending college?

Thank Women of Excellence and the George Snow Scholarship.

AVDA appreciates you!

QGIV, AVDA’S fundraising platform is updating it platform on August 28 but it will be back in use on August 29th.
Please visit us on August 29 at avdaonline.org to donate then.
Thank you for your patience and always for your support.

We are deeply grateful to NCCI for sponsoring the Race for Hope event! We would love for you to join us for the walk at John Prince Park on November 9, 2024, at 7 AM.
https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/AVDAsRaceforHope