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.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 and every Thursday in March
Women Empowering Young Women Workshop
“Be Lifted, Be Inspired, Be Empowered”
This workshop will meet every Thursday 6-8pm here, at the SDJF Domestic Violence Center. This is a group discussion for Women & Girls only. Coordinated by Arleen Westmoreland

Friday, February 26, 2010 and every 2^nd and 4^th Friday in March
Teens and Dating Violence Workshop
This workshop will meet every 2nd and 4th Friday  6-8pm here, at the SDJF Domestic Violence Center. This is a group discussion for male and female teens ages 13-17 ONLY.. Coordinated by Torri Johnson.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Saving The Lives of Women, One Life at a Time
Training Workshop
Class IV 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

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, March 11, 2010 – Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Foundation is proud to announce that we will be the beneficiary of V-Day Greensboro Campaign!

COMPLETE DATES AND SHOWTIMES PLEASE LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. ALL SHOWCASES WILL BE HELD AT THE OPEN SPACE THEATRE 4609 WEST MARKET ST GREENSBORO NC 27407 AND ARE $10 PER TICKET
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 and A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer

2010 FREE COMMUNITY STOP VIOLENCE COOK-OUT CELEBRATION
Saturday, April 3, 2010 3pm- 8pm
In Celebration of the late Sherri Jackson's 31st Birthday and other Victims of Domestic Violence

The committees for the 2010 Stop The Violence Community Cookout will meet every Monday at 6:30pm until the day of the cookout which is Saturday April 3, 2010.

Interested Sponsors and Vendors please email SDJFNC@yahoo.com
*This is a fundraiser and 100% proceeds will go towards the SDJF Domestic Violence Center and our Teen Workshops.  

Friday, April 9, 2010
2^nd Annual Take Charge of Your Future Alternatives Fair , Downtown Greensboro, NC
The Foundation' will be participating at this event. This fair is offering alternatives and resources to high school students after graduation. The fair will be held at Greensboro’s Central Library 3-7pm. PLEASE INVITE ANY YOUTH YOU KNOW TO COME OUT. For more information about the fair please contact Terri Johnson at 336-772-3656

 
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.

3RD ANNUAL CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL
Saturday, June 26, 2010
We recovered the remains of Sherri Denese Jackson on June 26, 2008. It was on this day, the Foundation was founded. Time and Place of the Vigil is TBA.

Special Notes:

The committees for the 2010 Stop The Violence Community Cookout will meet every Monday at 6:30pm until the day of the cookout which is Saturday April 3, 2010.

Elementary Early Prevention Outreach Committee Interest Meeting will be announced on our website!

V-DAY SHOWTIMES 
All shows will be at The Open Space Theatre 4609 West Market Street Greensboro, NC 27407 (across from Harris Theeter)
and will start at 8:00pm

Tickets are $10. Proceeds will benefit the
Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES:
Thursday March 11, 2010 
Saturday March 13, 2010
and Friday March 26, 2010

A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT, A PRAYER
Friday March 12, 2010
Thursday March 25, 2010
and Saturday March 27, 2010

For more information about V-Day visit vday.org or contact Devon Currie at 336-687-1319