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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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Women Against Violence

Women Against Violence (WAV) Luncheon

  October 11, 2024, 11:30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m.

Samaritan House’s Women Against Violence (WAV) is proud to announce that actress and survivor April Hernandez Castillo will be the keynote speaker at the Tenth Annual WAV Luncheon that will take place on Friday, October 11 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center.

Best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie, Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank, April Hernandez Castillo also starred on TV shows such as; Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU, Dexter, and New Amsterdam to name a few. However, behind the glitz and glamor was a woman dealing secretly with a traumatic past. April will share her inspiring story at this year's WAV Luncheon.

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Celius, Senior Development Manager, via EMAIL or by phone at (757) 323-6164.  

To view the program for this year's luncheon, click 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

Be seen as a leader in the campaign against violence in the community, including recognition on Samaritan House donor wall.

Participation in quarterly service projects (hands-on and family-friendly), and social and networking events that directly impact the operation of Samaritan House.

Headshot and motivational statement for membership on Samaritan House website.

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

Opportunity to serve on Recruitment/Retention, Outreach or Event Planning Committees.

One complimentary ticket to the annual WAV luncheon.

Membership Levels

WAV Membership, $1,000 (or $85 monthly)

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

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

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Emily Ansell

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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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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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Nicole Livas

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Danielle McCormac

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Dana Poole

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Donna Scassera

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Cheryl Spraberry

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Mary Tully-Rice

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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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