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AVH Changes for 2009
As of 1/1/09 Abuse Victim Hotline will no longer operate a 24 hour hotline and all queries should be directed via email to help@avhotline.org. Our new online messaging service is up and running. The service is safe, secure, 100% free and 100% confidential. Click here to connect with an AVH representative now: AVH Contact Page.
AVH Holds Public Demonstration at Boston Commons
Over 50 volunteers helped AVH raise awareness for the issue of abuse. ‘Break the Silence,’ a demonstration created by AVH intern Evan Navon, took place Saturday August 9, 2008 at Boston Commons. The demonstration aimed to bring awareness to the issue of abuse in underrepresented demographics, and more importantly, to empower victims to come forward and seek help.
AVH's Day At The Zoo = Big Success!!!
Thanks to the support of our volunteers and sponsors, Abuse Victim Awareness Day at the Franklin Park Zoo was a huge success. Hundreds people visited the AVH tent and enjoyed the day’s many activities. AVH thanks Boston mayor, Thomas M. Menino, for declaring August 3, 2008 Abuse Victim Awareness Day throughout the city of Boston. Thank you to our sponsors!
Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc. Presents:
“A Day At The Zoo”
Sunday, August 3, 2008; 1PM-4PM
At the Franklin Park Zoo
On Sunday, August 3rd , AV Hotline is creating a fun space where families and patrons can learn about the issue of abuse, but do so in a comfortable setting. We aim to educate, empower, and heal, while offering games, refreshments, and entertainment. A Day At The Zoo
Summer 2008 Awareness Campaign: Taking it to the Streets!
Spring 2008 Fundraisers
Mothers Day Luxury Basket-over $800 worth of beauty products from Neiman Marcus Boston (pictured below)
Ipod Shuffle- (silver) a $49 value
Buy your tickets online using our secure donation link, click here. (Please note that you DO NOT need a paypal account in order to donate to AVH online.) Simply donate per the amount of raffles you want, then forward your receipt and contact information to raffles@avhotline.org, or, call our business office to make purchase arrangements, (781) 656-0370.
AVH on Facebook
Show your support by joining our facebook cause, AVAC: The Abuse Victim Awareness Campaign. Learn more about our collegiate events, donate through facebook, or recruit your friends! AVAC: Abuse Victim Awareness Campaign on Facebook
AVH Goes 24/7/365!
We have reached our goal, and on 1/8/08, after less than a year and a half of operation, we will be a national agency open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Full Story
2008 Giving Drive
Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc. is accepting donations for operational support. Co-founders Robert and Noelle Rainer ask that you consider donating to their very worthy non-profit by donating online (click here) or by calling AVH administrative offices at 1-781-656-0370.
AVH Founders Win Big At Celts' Game
(pictured above: AVH Founders Robert and Noelle Rainer with Boston Celtics' Captain Paul Pierce and members of the New York Knicks)
On November 29, 2007, Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc. co-founders Robert and Noelle Rainer were presented with the 'Heroes Among Us Award' by the Boston Celtics. The award is given to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their community.
Current Projects
Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc. Awareness Campaign
Apart from responding to the needs of victims through our hotline and email service, Abuse Victim Hotline is dedicated to fighting abuse via education.
Abuse is a national epidemic. Though it is an uncomfortable topic for many people, abuse is real. Too often, abuse goes unreported. We, as a collective community must be aware of this issue. We must work to reach more people and learn more about the dynamics and trends of the issue to better protect ourselves against this plaguing crisis.
We are now in the midst of our Abuse Victim Awareness Campaign. We want to raise awareness about this unfortunate topic. We strive to educate, empower, and heal. We are focusing on underrepresented communities who are often ignored and uninformed concerning the issue of abuse. We are currently focusing on: Men, Elders, Teens, LGBT and Disabled Persons. We have literature dedicated to all of these demographics.
We are now focusing on outreach. If you wish to join our campaign, please contact our administrative office, Awareness@avhotline.org. If you are interested in helping us, please send us your ideas. If you have information or personal experiences you wish to contribute, please do. Abuse is an issue that affects the lives of all. We must work together to make abuse an issue of the past.
Check out our latest outreach projects, our radio and television public service announcements.
Thank you,
Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc.
Summer 2007
Victim Awareness Campaign
Television Public Service Announcement
Production by Alexandria Montone, actors: Alexandria Montone, Samuel Estabrook, Stefanie Finocchio:
Radio Public Service Announcement
Currently playing on Massachusetts radio station, WILD AM 1090:
