MIDDLE WAY HOUSE

ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

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MWHs Wish List

We always appreciate donations at Middle Way House. We have immediate need for the following items: laundry and cleaning supplies small kitchen appliances cookware & utensils small & large trash bags twin & full sheets/blankets sturdy bedside tables personal hygiene items vacuum cleaners & bags garden soil & large flats gift cards (gas, retail, etc.) computers and flat screen monitors

Reflections following a Volunteer Training Session

n an early Saturday comforting voice of a Crisis Line morning in September, 64 volunteer has helped a client move one people joined together for a step closer to leaving an abusive common goal: to become Middle Way relationship, but, as its not the final step, House Inc. volunteers. Some were the volunteer cannot know that. Maybe college students who want to make a the encouraging words of a volunteer positive contribution to our community; tutor will remain with a child for years to some were people in mid-life who, even come and that child will reflect on those though they lead busy lives, had decided empowering words often throughout life that ending domestic violence was a and may even repeat them to someone cause they wanted to support in their else who needs encouragement. But the limited amount of free time; others were volunteer will be unaware of that. older, individuals who had retired and Volunteers who read to a child may had finally found the never know they have The reality is that Middle time to volunteer for unlocked a love of reading Way could not serve the Middle Way House Inc. that will last forever. The more than 2,000 clients powerful ability these Middle Way staff annually who turn to the volunteers have to make members delivering the agency for assistance such a difference in the training looked out at without the volunteers. lives of others is those 64 participants, remarkable and we often are left who had made the commitment to be there that Saturday morning and to spend wondering if they will ever realize how the whole day learning about the agency, invaluable they are!

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the issues we address, and the way we go about the work, and felt truly grateful for their presence. The reality is that Middle Way could not serve the more than 2,000 clients annually who turn to the agency for assistance without the volunteers. Without them crisis line calls would go unanswered, children would not have the benefit of individual tutors after school, abused women would have to navigate the court system alone. Each day volunteers walk in and out of the emergency shelter and the transitional housing facility, and each of them has an impact. That impact cannot necessarily be perceived at the end of a volunteer shift. It may be that the
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By the end of that September day, we could look forward to the contributions of 64 new volunteers who were ready to embark on the adventure of working at Middle Way House. Some of these individuals will volunteer for a semester and some may stay for many years. Some may volunteer with children, and some may volunteer to do office work. Regardless of the length of time they volunteer or the position they take, all 64 will be appreciated as they begin to participate in one of their most important contributions to the community, volunteering. - Debra Morrow Community Programs Coordinator

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Catch up on all the updates happening at Middle Way House:

MWHs Sustainability Project United Way Fund Drive
The United Way of Monroe County has launched its annual campaign to fund agencies that contribute to peoples well-being in three areas: education, earnings, and essential services. Middle Way, a United Way member agency, providing assistance in all three focus areas, urges you to support the campaign.

Building Challenge Update

Public Radio Fund Drive

Our transformation from a historic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. plant to an eco-friendly domestic violence shelter continues. Pictured above is our rooftop garden. Produce grown there is available to all Middle Way House residents. WFIUs Fund Drive is coming up. One of the options for donors is a broadcast day of dedication. Please consider writing a dedication for Middle Way House now in its 40th year of providing life-saving services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Thanks to our wonderful supporters and the good folks at Weddle Bros., the lien on the New Wings property has been allowed to lapse. We will continue to raise funds to pay Weddle and to meet our obligations relative to the larger mortgage.

Mark Your Calendars for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This October, Middle Ways participation in Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2011 means bringing the most underreported crime in the nation to the communitys attention. Each year, we try to improve our local outreach, and this year is no exception. Were especially excited about Voices Against Violence, celebrating Middle Ways 40 years of service to the community. Two concerts will feature popular local talent, some with international reputations, at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Between the performances, there will be free music and belly dancing by Dark Side Tribal and a silent auction. Proceeds from the concert and auction will help our organization continue to offer services to survivors of domestic violence. So come out and help us silence the voices of violence with inspiring, hopeful songs.

October
Participate in Domestic Violence Awareness all month long by: Checking out DVAM displays in City Hall and the Monroe County Public Library; Looking for DVAM articles in the Herald Times and Indiana Daily Student; Listening for PSAs on local radio stations; and Staying tuned for more information about the Fall Luncheon.

October 12
Drop in Andrew Davis Menswear from 7-9 p.m. for a benefit with Coach Tom Crean.

October 15

October

October 22
Stop by Middle Way House information table at the Farmers Market.

Stop by Middle Way House information table at the Farmers Market. Enjoy Voices Against Violence at 3 & 8 p.m.

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Middle Way House

P.O. Box 95 Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812.333.7404 (admin) 812.336.0846 (crisis line) Fax: 812.323.9063

www.middlewayhouse.org

Dont miss VOICES AGAINST VOILENCE on Oct. 15! (details inside)

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