Domestic Violence Services

of Cumberland & Perry Counties

Board of Directors

Guy Brooks

Rep. Sheryl Delozier

Lynn Everhart

Lt. Mark Green

Rep. Glen Grell

Anne Hurst, Sec.

Mary James

Lori Kefover

Linda Koons

Dennis McMaster,VP

Dr. Arlene Seid

Diane Sherwood

Karen Shirey, Pres.

Rev. Gwenn Trout

Michael Varano, Tres.

Ann Shields

Executive Director

November 2011

Dear Friend,

We are writing to ask your help to overcome an all-too-common, often hidden, serious yet preventable, problem affecting families in Cumberland and Perry Counties ─ domestic violence.  There is no face to domestic violence, and it knows no boundaries.

During the first six months of 2011 alone, seven people died in Cumberland County as a result of domestic violence - five by homicide, two by suicide.  District Attorney David Freed reports that police departments in Cumberland and Perry Counties charge someone in an incident of domestic violence at least once each day. 

Karen Shirey   Ann Shields

Board President    Executive Director

PO Box 1039, Carlisle, PA  17013  (717)258-4806 (717)258-1677 (Fax)  www.dvscp.org

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___ $60 the average cost of one day of shelter stay      ___ $1,800 to sponsor the average shelter stay (30 days).

___$120 for two days of shelter stay.       ___ $1,260 to support a victim & two children in shelter (1 week).

___$210 to co-sponsor a week of shelter stay.___ My personal giving level of $_________.

___$420 for one full week of shelter stay. ___ I’d like to volunteer time.Each category is per person

___I am interested in including a charitable gift to DVS/CP in my estate planning.unless otherwise stated.

___ I wish to have my name appear on the DVS/CP website www.dvscp.org.  • I do not wish to have my name appear on the website

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Mail your contribution to DVS/CP – Annual Fund Drive, P.O. Box 1039, Carlisle, PA  17013 or pay online via PayPal.

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The official registration and financial information of Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

P.O. Box 1039   Carlisle, PA  17013  717-258-4806

Over the past 10 years, more than 1,500 Pennsylvanians have lost their lives to domestic violence.  That’s one death for every two and a half days.

Although domestic violence most frequently occurs behind closed doors, it exacts a terrible toll in loss of life, injuries, property damage, lost work productivity and police and criminal justice costs.  Domestic violence touches every segment of our society.

This is a time in our country and in our own area, where unemployment is taking horrific tolls on families. While the economic downturn does not directly cause domestic violence, it does contribute to its increase in

frequency and severity.  Last year, DVS/CP experienced a 100% increase in days in shelter. Unfortunately, over the past few years, DVS/CP experienced government funding cuts and decreases in private contributions. DVS/CP is one of 61 community based organizations throughout Pennsylvania providing vital services to victims of domestic violence.

Today we are asking you to help us battle domestic violence. We understand these are difficult economic times, but generously contributing helps us provide access to our 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling and legal advocacy services to individuals and families and public education to the community.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

 

You may also mail your donation to DVS/CP, P.O. Box 1039, Carlisle, PA  17013 or pay on our website via PayPal or

credit card at www.dvscp.org