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Events
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign (October)
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Naples, FL, will once again be hosting a series of activities throughout October as part of the certified domestic violence center’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Campaign.
Educating with Emery Boards Saturday, October 2, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will hand-out Shelter emery boards at 16 Publix locations in Collier County in an effort to raise awareness about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and The Shelter’s life-transforming programs and services.
Visit our volunteers at:
Youth Symposium Saturday, October 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Co-sponsored by Hodges University and The Shelter’s Youth Advisory Council, this event features Danielle Joy Linheart presenting information about dating violence and healthy relationships.
Immokalee Linguistics Community Meeting Tuesday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Held in Immokalee, this event features a panel of speakers discussing services available for children and domestic violence victims within the community.
Women of Color Caucus Meeting, Friday, October 15 Held at The Shelter’s Naples Office, The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence centers’ Women of Color Caucus will meet to discuss issues and identify critical needs across the state of Florida.
Haitian Symposium Saturday, October 16, 8 a.m. Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Program Hosted and sponsored by First Baptist Church Naples, this event is designed to provide Haitian pastors and members of the community the opportunity to learn more about domestic violence and healthy relationships with presentations by The Shelter and keynote speaker Dr. Gaston. An Agency Fair will provide guests information about services available for victims in our community.
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, October 16, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Shelter’s Director of Programs, Lisa Reddick, will emcee this special event and provide a domestic violence awareness overview to those in attendance.
Presentation to the Dental Association of Collier County Thursday, October 21, 6 p.m. A Shelter Advocate will present “Domestic Violence in the Workplace” and provide those in attendance information on local services available for victims of domestic violence.
Strut Your Mutt Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Germain BMW, Naples The Shelter is partnering with the Humane Society Naples for this annual Pet Halloween Costume Contest complete with prizes for winners; local vendors and adoptable pets! Beyond helping our four-footed friends, the event raises awareness about the fact that animal cruelty is domestic violence.
Immokalee Children’s Fair, Vigil and Peace March Tuesday, October 26, 3 p.m. Fair, 6 p.m. March Join The Shelter’s Immokalee Outreach Office for an afternoon of awareness and fun! The day begins with a Children’s Fair complete with games and refreshments, as well as booths by local service agencies. At 6 p.m., the community joins Shelter staff and volunteers for a police-escorted Peace March/March on Main Street complete with a Vigil commemorating those lost to domestic violence, honoring victims and survivors and advocating for peace in our homes.
InVEST Legal Symposium Thursday, October 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attorneys, law enforcement, judiciary, advocates, court personnel and other legal service providers will delve into the issue of batterer accountability as The Shelter’s InVEST Advocate provides ideas, insight and training to community partners in an effort to send a clear message to abusers – Collier County is a violence-free community!
Immokalee Health Fair Saturday, October 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Immokalee The Shelter’s Immokalee Outreach staff will provide a presentation on intimate partner violence and the impact of abuse on one’s health during this community event.
Food & Hurricane Preparedness Drives
We currently seeking donations of the following new items to meet the needs of both residential and outreach program participants receiving life-transforming services at The Shelter this summer:
Donations can be dropped off at The Shelter's thrift stores: Options Thrift Shoppe - 968 Second Ave. N. in Naples; open Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Another Option Thrift Shoppe - 5248 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples; open Tusday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information, call 239.775.3862, ext. 235, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Cell Phone Recycling Program - Ongoing
Donate new or used cell phones to The Shelter and provide life-saving access to emergency services for adult and child victims of domestic violence, dating violence and elder abuse.
Cell Phone Drop Box Locations
Starbucks Coffee Company Stores in Naples & Bonita Springs
For more locations, click here!
11:00 a.m., Friday, February 18, 2011 The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road (beach)
Join actress, author and domestic violence survivor Robin Givens as she reveals how she found her voice as an effective advocate for victims of domestic violence and how sharing her story has helped take the sadness away.
Married in 1988 to boxing legend Mike Tyson, Givens found herself in the national spotlight 16 months later as rumors of abuse surfaced. While writing her memoir, Givens explored her family's secret legacy of intergenerational violence and how the consequences haunted her own life through her marriage to Tyson.
Chaired by Jacquelyn Pierce, the 2011 event's Honorary Chairs are Joyce & Bill O'Meara and Patron Reception Hosts are Terry & Bob Edwards.
Tickets are $300/person. Sponsorships are available. Please call 239.775.3862, ext. 211, for more details, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Founding Signature SponsorChico's Signature SponsorsArthrex Shelly Stayer, Johnsonville Sausage
Grand SponsorsCarmen Campbell & Shirley Hubers F.L.A.G. Foundation, Sue Murray Barbara & John Jordan Donna & Bill Waltrip
BenefactorsComerica Bank Harry & Harriet Grandis Family Foundation Mary Anne Goldberg & Lynne Haarlow Nancy White
Hearts Can Be Mended Pin - Chico's
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2011 Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon 
