Help and Hope Society

The Resource Center of Somerset remains committed to being the primary direct service provider to Somerset County families experiencing domestic violence.  Since 1978, we have provided counseling, shelter, crisis intervention, education, community and legal support, and advocacy to thousands of our Somerset County friends and neighbors.

Our work here is possible only with generous donations from members of our community.  Without the support from giving donors like you, those served by the Resource Center might be left to face the challenges as victims of domestic violence alone.  The staff and volunteers here at the Resource Center truly believe that anyone dealing with domestic abuse deserves the support that we are here to provide.

In this challenging economic environment, your support has never been more necessary, or more valued. It insures that our programs and services – from shelter at our newly-named Victoria House emergency safehouse, to legal advocacy, to childrens’ and family counseling – remain free of charge and available to all victims of domestic abuse. With that in mind, we are very happy to offer a brand new menu of charitable choices to our committed family of donors.

This Summer, 2011 we are very excited to provide new giving opportunities to those who generously support and believe in what we do.  The Resource Center of Somerset invites to join our Help and Hope Society.  This program offers donors many different ways to support our mission: to end domestic abuse and empower victims by providing protection, education and resources.  Each level of giving provides benefits to those who participate while helping us fulfill the needs of victims and their families.

By becoming a member of the Help and Hope Society you will be making a tremendous difference in the lives of these individuals and families by helping them achieve freedom from fear and abuse.

You can make a secured donation and become a member of the Help and Hope Society.   Select an amount and following the prompts. A printable receipt will be provided upon completion.

$10,000 or more – Hero

$25,000 or more – Transformational Gifts

Bequests – “Guardians of Help and Hope”

Please contact the Director of Community Affairs Anthony Winchatz at (908) 359-0003, ext. 223 for bequests or contributions in excess of $5,000.

You may also make a contribution by check in any amount, payable to: Resource Center of Somerset

Your gift is fully tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

As a member of the Help and Hope Society, you will receive

• A subscription to our quarterly newsletter
• Invitation to Annual Donor Appreciation Event
• Acknowledgement in agency newsletter

Additionally, your membership donation provides the following benefits and services:

ASSOCIATE Membership – $100 or more

• provides 1 hour of individual or group counseling
• 1 night of shelter at Victoria House, our emergency safe house

SUPPORTER Membership – $250 or more

• 3 hours of children’s creative art therapy
• Bilingual support services for 3 victims of domestic abuse
• Additional benefit to donor - invitation to all special events

PARTNER Membership – $500 or more

• 1 week of shelter and support at Victoria House
• Make it possible for 2 children to attend summer camp
• Additional benefits to donor - Invitation to all special events, “Partner in Help and Hope” certificate

LEADER Membership – $1,000 or more

• 14 hours of parenting skills counseling
• 1 week of Transitional Housing services, helping families prepare to live independently and violence free
• Additional benefits to donor - Invitation to all special events, “Leader in Help and Hope” certificate, commemorative Resource Center of Somerset Dove Ornament, acknowledgement in annual Gala event journal

CHAMPION Membership – $5,000 or more

• 65 hours of legal advocacy which includes court preparation, referrals, legal clinics and workshops
• 40 community education presentations on such topics as Teen Dating Violence or How to Help a Victim of Domestic Abuse
• Additional benifits to donor – Invitation to all special events, “Champion in Help and Hope” certificate, commemorative Resource Center of Somerset Dove Ornament, acknowledgement in annual Gala event journal, 2 complimentary tickets to an agency event, complimentary tee sign at annual golf outing

HERO Membership – $10,000 or more

• 4 months of shelter and support at Victoria House
• 135 hours of fmaily therapy or parenting skills counseling
• Additional benefits to donor - Invitation to all special events, “Hero in Help and Hope” certificate, commemorative Resource Center of Somerset Dove Ornament, acknowledgement in annual Gala event journal, 2 complimentary tickets to an agency event, complimentary tee sign at annual golf outing, profile in agency newsletter and website, full-page ad in annual Gala event journal, 2 complimentary tickets to Gala event

TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFTS – $25,000 or more

• Gifts of $25,000 or more are eligible for select program or facility naming opportunities

BEQUEST DONOR OPTIONS

• Become a “Guardian of Help and Hope” and leave a lasting legacy of support

For additional information about the Help and Hope Society, please contact Director of Community Affairs Tony Winchatz at

awinchatz@resourcecenterofsomerset.org

or call (908) 359-0003, ext. 223

On behalf of the Resource Center of Somerset, thank you for your continued generosity and we look forward to your support in providing Help and Hope to victims of domestic abuse.

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