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15 October, 2019
Weeklong events, Times Vary
Girls Initiatives, Family Resource Center, More info

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Together We Can End Gender-Based Violence
October 15-19, 2019

 

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Bystander Intervention Workshop & Panel Discussion | October 15, 5-7pm
This event empowers self-identified women and girls to de-escalate and prevent bias motivated harassment. Event feature: Impact Panel of local violence prevention advocates, survivors, and more!  This event is free to attend and intergenerational. We encourage donations of Feminine Hygiene products. RSVP>


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Meet & Bead! | October 16, 5-7pm
Meet & Bead! connects self-identified girls across New York City for an evening of bracelet making and community building. Bracelets will be made for survivors of racial & gender violence, and will be donated to a local youth shelter, rehabilitation, or detention facility. This is a closed event open to High School youth. We encourage donations of Feminine Hygiene products.


Paintbrushes in jar holder.

Paint & Sip For A Cause | October 18, 7-9pm
Paint & Sip For a Cause uses art to explore racial and gender violence, and effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Artwork will be gifted to residents at a local shelter during the holiday months. ADULTS ONLY! RSVP>

Entry Fee: $45 – Early Bird Special | $55 – General Admission | $75 – GA + 1 Guest


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Trauma Informed Yoga Session | October 19, 12-2pm
In partnership with Exhale to Inhale, Trauma Informed Yoga Session will teach survivors of violence effective yoga and mindfulness practices that reduce stress and promote healing. This event is free to attend and intergenerational. We encourage donations of Feminine Hygiene products. RSVP>

 

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