UPDATES AND EVENTS

The community-based events will provide us with an opportunity to speak out and raise public awareness about the epidemic of violence in our community. All proceeds from the events will be granted to the Foundation who is committed to providing enhanced services for women and families exposed to domestic violence.

Monday, July 19, 2010 @7:30pm
WSSU Camp YEHS! Program “Teen Awareness & Prevention of Domestic Violence” 11/2 hour Workshop. Volunteers are welcome to come… Contact Terri Johnson 336 772-3633

Friday, July 9, 2010 2:30pm -3:30pm
Youth Presentation at Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp,
Hickory Trails Greensboro, NC
Any SDJF volunteers interested in attending, please contact Torri Johnson at 336-339-3363. * Not open to the public

Sunday, June 27, 2010 8:00am - 9:30am
Youth Presentation at Faith Tabernacle Church
Chapel Hill, NC
Torri Johnson has been invited to present their Sunday School youth group with a Building Self Confidence and Promoting Healthy Relationships Workshop. *Not open to the public.

3RD ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
Saturday, June 26, 2010 7pm - 8pm
Parking Lot of SDJF Domestic Violence Center
We recovered the remains of Sherri Denese Jackson on June 26, 2008. It was on this day, the Foundation was founded.

Saturiday, June 19, 2010 3pm -7pm
Deloche Fashon Show
We have been asked to participate at this Fashion show. Bring The Family for a day full of fashion, entertainment and vendors!  It will be held in Kernersville, NC. Exact Location TBA. Call Terri Johnson for more information 336-772-3656

Saturday June 5, 2010
Community Yard Sale Fundraiser
Saturday June 5, 2010 7am - 2pm.
This fundraiser event was a success... We raised $452 which will go towards operating expenses.

Monday May 17 2010
Protection Order Workshop
This workshop is offered to our volunteers and anyone else interested in attending. Come learn about the legal processing of protection orders and help other protect themselves. Coordinated by Terri Johnson.

 Saturday, April 24, 2010
"Women's Day" @ White Oak Missionary Church, Greensboro, NC
The Foundation's training instructor Mrs. Betty Williams will be participating at this event by sitting on their domestic violence panel. This conference is going to very informative and is open to public. For more information about the conference please contact Linda Waddell at 336-638-8447.

Friday, April 9, 2010
2^nd Annual Take Charge of Your Future Alternatives Fair , Greensboro, NC
The Foundation' will be participating at this event. This fair is offering alternatives and resources to high school students after graduation. For more information about the fair please contact Terri Johnson at 336-772-3656

Friday, March 27, 2010
Women Who Triumph Empowering Session @ Guilford College Hedricks Lounge, Greensboro, NC
Portia Shipman, Executive Director of the Foundation has been asked to be the guest speaker at this event at 7pm. This session is going to very informative and is open to public. The topic will be encouraging women to have high self-respect for them and to realize they are powerful beings.  For more information about the session please contact SDJF Domestic Violence Center at (336) 510-9292

Thursday, March 11, 2010 – Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Foundation is proud to announce that we will be the beneficiary of V-Day Greensboro Campaign!
V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery. Through V-Day campaigns, local volunteers and college students produce annual benefit performances of The Vagina Monologues, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, and screenings of V-Day's documentary Until The Violence Stops, to raise awareness and funds for anti-violence groups within their own communities.  Please visit our website for more details on the upcoming events of the VDay Campaign or visit www.vday.org for additional information.

Friday, March 19, 2010
Presentation at Bennett Middle College, Greensboro, NC
The Foundation has been asked to do a presentation for the students at Bennett Middle College 12noon-12:45pm. Any SDJF volunteers interested in attending, please contact Torri Johnson at 336-339-3363. * Not open to the public.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Watchful Network 15th Anniversary Black History Month Business Expo, Greensboro, NC
The Foundation has been asked to to speak at this year's Business Expo. The expo will take place at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center, West Wing B 10am- 10pm. Please come out and make sure that you stop by our booth! Any SDJF volunteers interested in attending or if you are interested in setting up a booth for your business, please contact Portia Shipman at 336-300-1333. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

 Friday, February 16, 2010
Training at Black Child Development Institute, Greensboro, NC
The Foundation has been asked provide a training on Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention for Black Child Development Spirit of SUCCESS Americorps members 10am- 12noon lacated at 1200 East Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401. Any SDJF volunteers interested in attending, please contact Terri Johnson at 336-772-3656. * Not open to the public.

Sunday, February 14, 2010
“Love Yourself Better Than That Domestic Abuse Conference” continued@ Love and Faith Ministries, Greensboro, NC
Torri Johnson, Co-founder of the Foundation will be speaking at this event at 1:30pm. This conference is going to very informative and is open to public. For more information about the conference please contact Minister Jerome Goode at (336) 274-4122

Saturday, February 13, 2010
“Love Yourself Better Than That Domestic Abuse Conference” @ Love and Faith Ministries, Greensboro, NC
The Foundation’s training instructor Mrs. Betty Williams will be participating at this event by sitting on the domestic violence panel 12-4pm. This conference is going to very informative and is open to public. For more information about the conference please contact Minister Jerome Goode at (336) 274-4122

Monday, February 8, 2010
“Real Talk” @ NC A&T General Classroom Building, Greensboro, NC
Real Talk is about opening the eyes of the women on campus about the realities and seriousness of domestic abuse. The Foundation will be participating at this event and is open to the public. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend!

Saturday, February 6, 2010
V-Day Auditions
Interested in acting and being a part of a global domestic violence movement???  You are encouraged to attend the auditions 2:30pm- 4:30pm at Open Cafe Theatre on West Market Street in Greensboro, NC. For more information please contact Devon Currie at 336-687-1319. Please be sure to let her know that you are calling from the Foundation and Good Luck!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Saving The Lives of Women, One Life at a Time
Training Workshop
Class III Training will meet on Tuesdays 6-9pm here, at our SDJF Domestic Violence Center. For volunteers, advocates and persons who think they know someone who is in a DV relationship. Participants will learn how to help and reach out to their friends, loved ones, students, etc. There is a $20 one-time fee for training material. This is a 12-hour training and requires commitment. Instructor, Betty Williams

2009 PAST EVENTS

Saturday, December 5, 2009
Girl Talk International Christmas Party 6:30pm – 9:30pm

 A&T Campus General Classroom Building, Room A218 Greensboro, NC
The foundation has been asked to be the guest speaker and co-host this event. This event is Open to the public for Women and Girls ONLY. Enjoy Inspirational Music by DJ Sweet T, games, stories, dinner, Christmas gifts Give A Way, and special domestic violence skit by Transferring Souls. . Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend! Contact 336-510-9292 for more information.

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Domestic Violence 2009 Fall Festival

 Page High School Auditorium, Greensboro, NC Doors open at 4pm
Come enjoy a world class production of uplifting music, dance and theatrical drama!  We will also have a silent auction, thanksgiving raffle and plenty of good food and refreshments. This event is Open to the public and Tickets are only $10. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend! Contact 336-510-9292 for more information.

Saturday, November 7, 2010
1^st Annual Tweens and Teens Sweater Give A Way SDJF Domestic Violence Center, Greensboro, NC
Muse Business Services and Youth Leadership Connections will be hosting a Winter Sweater Give-A-Way. Open to the public 10am - 2pm Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to come get a free sweater!

Saturday, October 24, 2010 Baltimore, MD
The Foundation is proud to announce that the Founders have been asked to attend the Saving Promise

 Inaugural Black Tie Gala!
Saving Promise is a national frontline movement that’s partnering with other domestic violence organizations to take on domestic violence awareness like never before with hopes to making domestic violence awareness to the forefront of the public conscious the same way as breast cancer awareness.

Thursday, October 22, 2010
1^st Annual Sister for Life Walk Against Domestic & Teen Violence

SDJF Domestic Violence Center, Greensboro, NC
The foundation will be joining the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc . in sponsoring this event. We are inviting the entire community to attend. Open to the public. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend! The walk will start at SDJF Domestic Violence Center at 6:15pm – 8:30pm

Friday, October 9, 2009
SDJF Domestic Violence Center Open House!

 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Suite C, Greensboro, NC 10am – 7pm
Come in, take a tour of our new office, meet our staff and become a volunteer!  Refreshments will be provided. Special Program starts at 6pm. Special Guest Mayor Yvonne Johnson, members of Law Enforcement, and other Domestic Violence Support Groups. This event is Open to the public. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
“I will not be a Victim! ” Domestic Violence Summit for High School and College Students

 Smith High School Auditorium, Greensboro, NC 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Q&A Panel of Professionals, Survivors, and Families of Loss Victims, Open Discussion on Chris Brown and Rhianna Conflict, Special Guest Performance and Refreshments will be provided. This event is Open to the public and free for students. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend!

2008 PAST EVENTS

Friday, March 27, 2010
The 8^th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony in honor of Murdered Domestic Violence Victims Across NC

 @ City of Durham Chambers Human Relations Dept., Durham, NC 5pm – 6pm
Portia Shipman, Executive Director of the Foundation has been asked to be the guest speaker at this event. Open to public. Anyone interested in attending and for more information about this event please contact Portia Shipman at 336-300-1333.

 Saturday, November 1, 2008
First Annual Fundraiser Banquet

 Gabriels Banquet Facility 4312 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC Doors open at 6pm
Our Guest speaker will be Mildred Muhammad, The DC Sniper’s Wife and a memorial presentation by Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson. We will have plenty of good food and refreshments. This event is Open to the public and Tickets are only $25 donation. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend! Contact 336-300-1333 for more information or to make a donation.

Saturday, September 13, 2008
Men against Domestic Violence Workshop 3pm – 5pm

Laughlin Memorial Church 1417 Huffine Mill Rd, Greensboro, NC
The foundation will be joining Ron Tuck, Men against Domestic Violence Coordinator in sponsoring this event. We are inviting the entire community to attend. Open to the public. Special Guest includes Guilford County DA, Community Leaders, and Victim Assistance Organizations. Please come out and invite anyone you know who may be interested to attend! Call 336-300-1333 for additional information.

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