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October Community Newsletter
Wine and Dine like a VIP!
Enter to win a private dinner party for 10 prepared by the renowned Chef Louis Dourlain and paired with wines served by sommelier Lindsay Lempa Aldape in a beautiful River Forest home. 

Purchase your ticket to win here!
Walk for Awareness 2015
 
Join Sarah's Inn and other community organizations this Sunday, October 18 for a 2-mile community walk to raise Awareness of Domestic Violence. This walk is sponsored by The Domestic Violence Outreach Ministries.

There is no charge to participate, but all walkers must sign a waiver before joining in the walk.
 
Where:
Keystone Park
7851 West Lake Street
River Forest
Registration & Check-in: 1:30 p.m.
2 Mile Walk Start: promptly at 2:30 p.m.
  
* The Domestic Violence Outreach Ministries (DVOM) of Oak Park/River Forest is composed of volunteers from St. Luke, St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Giles, St. Edmund and Ascension parishes. The DVOM are part of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Domestic Violence Outreach Mission. Learn more here.
Stand Tall Keynote Speaker & Honoree
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see Michele Weldon speak at the Oak Park Public Library on October 21st. Click below to visit Michele's website and learn more about her experience and work.










Sarah's Inn Holiday Gift Project 2015
December 12, 2015
9AM to 5PM
 
Mark your calendars for Holiday Gift Project 2015 where clients shop at no cost to themselves for gifts for their children and teens!
 
We will be collecting new, unused children and teen gifts, as well as gift cards through the month of November. Take a look at our Amazon Wish List to purchase items to be sent directly to Sarah's Inn or get ideas for your next shopping trip!

This is a great opportunity for organizations, businesses and small groups to lift the holiday spirits of over 300 children and support Sarah's Inn by volunteering to be a collection site.
 
For more information or to participate, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Christina at christinac@sarahsinn.org.

Annual Bake Sale Success
 
Our 4th Annual Sarah's Inn Bake Sale raised over $1,000 that will go directly to support the services Sarah's Inn offers to victims of domestic violence and their families. Thanks to all the bakers who contributed to our bake sale, to the volunteers who helped package everything, to the Dudes Makin' a Difference club from Oak Park and River Forest High School (pictured above) for supporting us for the third year in a row, and to volunteers Dan, Jan, & Laura for volunteering throughout the day at the Oak Park Farmer's Market. We couldn't have done it without you!


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Throughout the month of October, we will be posting on Facebook the many ways you can make a difference and help to end
domestic violence.
Save the Date
"A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' for Sarah's Inn"
Tickets on Sale October 26th
@SarahsInnPrevention
The Sarah's Inn Prevention team has a new Instagram! Follow @SarahsInnPrevention on Instagram and maintain contact with the 3,000+ youth we see throughout the year. Parents, teachers and supporters are welcome to follow along as we move through the
school year!
For more information about our Prevention Program, contact Prevention Program Coordinator, Jocelyn at jocelyno@sarahsinn.org.
Childcare Volunteer Needed
This volunteer position is on-going, weekly for
6 months starting on November 4, 2015. The position is at our Oak Park office, Wednesdays from 5:00-to 6:30PM. A completed application, two reference forms and an interview is required.  A free, one time 2-hour training is provided. Responsible teens, ages 16 and older, welcome to apply. More information about this and other volunteer opportunities is available on our website.
Purple Out Football Game
Friday, October 23 @ 7:30PM
Oak Park River Forest High School
201 Scoville, Oak Park
By wearing purple to the football game on Friday, October 23, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football teams stand alongside Sarah's Inn and all in our community who are affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is preventable. Be Together Strong with us as we pledge to support adult and youth survivors of domestic violence, stand up to bullying, and promote respect and non-violence in our relationships and our community.
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