August 5th, 2009
Since 1992, McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence has been providing assistance to those affected by domestic violence. We serve men, women and children throughout McLeod County. All services are free and strictly confidential.
At McLeod Alliance, our mission is to support and promote the elimination of relationship violence through education, empowerment, protection, and advocacy.
Domestic violence, or battering, is a pattern of abusive behaviors that some individuals use to control their intimate partners. Battering can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and other controlling or fear-inducing behaviors. Without help, domestic violence often becomes more frequent and more severe. It can lead to permanent injury and death.
REMEMBER: IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE ~ IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT
Our services include:
24 Hour Crisis Line Support
Safety Planning
Emergency Safe Housing
Transportation
Support Group
Information About Resources
Legal Options & Advocacy
Assistance in Filing Restraining Orders
Spanish Speaking Advocate
Systems Coordination
Educational Presentations
Last year McLeod Alliance served 281 victims: 172 of these were new clients, 15 were men and 3 were teens. We referred victims to additional agencies 653 times and reached more than 1,000 people through our educational presentations. Located at 101 Park Place, downtown Hutchinson, we work to create a coordinated community response to domestic violence that provides safety to victims, accountability for perpetrators, and intervention for the entire family.
For help or information call: 320-234-7933 or 1-800-934-0851, or e-mail to: advocate@hutchtel.net.
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January 25th, 2010
Join in the fun at the Hutchinson Eagles Aerie #4441 Club in Hutchinson for two upcoming meat raffle fundraiser nights!
On Friday, Jan. 29 and again on Friday, Feb. 5, the Eagles club is hosting a meat raffle, beginning at 5 p.m. It is $1 per ticket. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit McLeod Alliance.
Brandi Magnuson, advertising rep for the local Eagles club, said the organization holds meat raffles each Friday from Labor Day to Memorial Day and the proceeds always go to support local charities. Magnuson said between 10 to 15 meats will be raffled off each evening. Rib eye steaks, hams, t-bone steaks and meat and cheese trays are just a few examples of the types of meats available to win.
Also from 4 to 6 p.m., the Eagles club offers Happy Hour specials of $.50 off any drink and $2 off any appetizers.
“It fills up fast, so if you want a table to sit at with friends, get here early,” Magnuson said.
For more information about the Eagles organization, log on to www.foe.com.
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December 26th, 2009
McLeod Alliance For Victims of Domestic Violence
14th annual “Strike Out The Violence” BOWLATHON
Saturday, February 20, 2010
2 Sessions: 12 & 3 p.m.
Hutch Bowl * Hutchinson MN
Everyone Welcome!!!
Requirements:
Each participant must bring a minimum of $40 in pledges to the event
Expect to have lots of fun!
Each participant gets 3 games of bowling, free shoe rental, and free lunch!!!
Bowlers receive a ticket for every $20 in pledges that they raise
More tickets = better chances to win bigger prizes!!!
Random drawings throughout the afternoon for additional prizes!!!
The bowler who brings in the most pledge money will win a special prize on the day of the event (1 person each session)
For more information or to pre-register and obtain pledge sheets, please contact McLeod Alliance @ 234-7933 or toll free 1-800-934-0851 and ask for Glynis. Please call to reserve your lane. Thank You!!!
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October 29th, 2009
What is more inspiring than kids raising cash to help families in need? The children of Vivid Image employees operated a lemonade stand in July and raised $40.65 for the Alliance. The young entrepreneurs were: Ben Sanders, son of Kori and Ed Sanders, Jillian Gasser and Adria Gasser, daughters of Beth and Steve Gasser. Isabelle Gasser and Elizabeth and George Schwint, son of Deanna and George Schwint, also helped, but aren’t pictured. Thanks to the kids and their families!
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October 29th, 2009
- Jo, Racheal and Glynis with Wal-Mart Check
McLeod Alliance staff Glynis Vacek, Jo Piehl and Racheal Bratz are all smiles after receiving a $2,000 donation from Wal-Mart of Hutchinson. Executive Director Jo Piehl learned of the donation when she was called to the store. Local Wal-Mart employees voted where to donate funds to a nonprofit as part of the store’s Grand Re-opening celebration in September.
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