Thanks for visiting my Hot Chocolate Run/Walk fundraising page! THIS SUNDAY, on December 2, my family and I will once again be walking in this year’s Hot Chocolate Run/Walk. This fun, 'pay it forward' event has been my requested family birthday celebration since it began on my birthday 9 years ago (photo from 2009--Jonah is much taller than me now...!), as it raises funds for Safe Passage, the organization that addresses domestic violence here in Hampshire County.
I hope you’ll make a donation--in honor of my birthday, or any other honor/memorial contribution that feels meaningful to you--and help me meet my fundraising goal of $520 (since I'll be 52 on 12/1...). Safe Passage relies on support from people like us to fund their programming--including an emergency shelter program, individual counseling and support groups, legal services, a 24-hour hotline and more. Here are some examples of what these services cost:
$20: Emergency funds for a woman to purchase groceries or diapers
$45: A one-hour counseling session for a woman seeking help for the first time
$80: One weekly drop-in group session for survivors of domestic violence
$100: An hour of ASL interpreting for a deaf survivor's counseling session
$135: Three sessions for children who have witnessed domestic violence
$500: A month of on-call advocacy for victims of domestic violence police calls
Contributions of any size are truly appreciated, all donations are fully tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an e-mailed receipt immediately after you donate. If you prefer to donate by check, please make it out to Safe Passage, put my name as the fundraiser in the memo line, and mail to: Safe Passage, 43 Center St., Suite 304, Northampton MA 01060.
Thank you SO much for your support! It truly means a lot. If you want to register for the event or learn more about it, visit http://hotchocolaterun.com.
With gratitude for a warm, safe home and another year to celebrate,
Randi (and Jonah and Scott, who have been great supporters of this event throughout).
Hot Chocolate Run 2012: Step Up for Safe Passage!
Make a donation to support a Hot Chocolate Run participant!
Financial contributions directly support the comprehensive, FREE services that Safe Passage provides to women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a custom hat to wear at the event. Stay tuned for news about prizes for our top fundraisers!
Safe Passage is the organization in Hampshire County building safety, hope and justice for families who have lived with domestic violence. Adults and kids come to Safe Passage for a variety of programs: an emergency shelter, counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, and so much more. We also work to prevent domestic violence before it happens through our community engagement programs. We hope you'll join us in our work by making a donation! Learn more at our
website.