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If you are in immediate danger and fear for your safety, dial 911. 

If you are in a safe place, please call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120 or use our new chat feature to interact with a member of our specially trained intake staff.

 

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2023 WAV Luncheon - October 6, 2023

Mark your calendar for the 2023 WAV Luncheon that is scheduled for Friday, October 6 at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center featuring a keynote address by Jazmine Smith, survivor, author, trauma advocate & DEI leader.

Tickets are available HERE. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, download our sponsorship packet HERE.

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Women Against Violence, (WAV) is a group of passionate and committed women who are dedicated to providing advocacy, awareness, volunteerism, financial support, and connections to assist Samaritan House in fulfilling its mission. WAV members spread awareness for the services Samaritan House provides to help people free themselves from domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and homelessness.

Membership Benefits

Invitation to social and networking events.

Participate in the annual WAV item drive. WAV members spearhead annual items in response to the specific needs of Samaritan House clients.

Participation in bi-monthly service projects (hands-on and family-friendly) that directly impact the operation of Samaritan House.

Invitation to Donor Appreciation Event. Mingle with like-minded professionals and individuals dedicated to supporting the mission of Samaritan House.

Opportunity to sponsor a table at the annual WAV luncheon. Table sponsors are listed on WAV Luncheon marketing materials and logo placement, recognized on the sponsor board at the event, and receive ten (10) complimentary tickets to the luncheon.

One complimentary ticket to the annual WAV luncheon (only available to at-large members.)

Membership Levels

WAV Committee Member & Luncheon Table Sponsorship, $1,000 (or $85 monthly)

Junior WAV Membership (At Large), $500 (or $45 monthly)

To become a member of WAV, please remit membership dues HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Celius, Senior Development Manager at (757) 630-0710 or via EMAIL.

Women Against Violence Members

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Emily Ansell

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Gigi Bounds

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Sarah Castleberry

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Donna Boyle

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Lisa Baker

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Trish Coffey

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Carrie Crisman

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Violetta Dishner

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Kaylie Donahue-Martin

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Jessica Fitzgibbons

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Diane French

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Susie Fulcher

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Suzanne Garcia

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Robin Gauthier

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Melinda Goodwin

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Christine Hajzak

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Patty Hall

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Bobby Hall

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Leslie Herring

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Dawn Hrelic

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Tricia Hudson

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Brittany Jeffries

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Sabrina Joss

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Nicole Livas

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Danielle McCormac

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Donna Merritt

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Ellen Nacey

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Stacy Nixon

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Dana Poole

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Donna Scassera

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Cheryl Spraberry

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Melissa Tillet

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Alice Twining

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Kimberly Vap

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Charity Volman

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Tiffany Weaver

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Christina Zotzman-Brown

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