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SAVE Celebrates Its Volunteers

In observance of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) honored 23 of its volunteers with an appreciation dinner at Papillon Restaurant in Fremont on April 10, 2014.

Made possible by a grant from the Fremont Bank Foundation and the consideration of Papillon owner Charlie Foreman, the evening included a delicious three course meal, the opportunity for SAVE’s dedicated volunteers to share experiences and stories, and the presentation of single red roses, certificates of appreciation, and gifts donated by the Body Shop of Newpark Mall.

Day after day, SAVE’s wonderful team of volunteers provides support to SAVE and its clients – victims of domestic violence. Whether volunteer members are facilitating a children’s play program, picking up donations, washing and folding laundry, or staffing the SAVE’s 24-hour crisis hotline, SAVE’s volunteers bring energy, wisdom, kindness, patience, and creativity to their work. SAVE is fortunate and grateful to have so many hardworking, committed, and generous volunteers. They are seemingly tireless, often going above and beyond what is asked of them.

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During the presentation portion of the event, Community Engagement Specialist Erin Daly commented that SAVE’s volunteers are the key to the organization’s and their clients’ success. When asked why they donate their time and skills, one volunteer replied, “I help because I must give back to my community. It’s just the right thing to do.”

SAVE thanks the Fremont Bank Foundation, Charlie Foreman, and Manzila Patel and staff at The Body Shop for giving for helping SAVE celebrate its volunteers.

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ABOUT SAVE: SAVE is a community based organization with over 30 years of expertise in providing intimate partner violence prevention and support services to residents of the Tri-Cities, the Bay Area, and beyond. SAVE’s innovative support, advocacy, and educational programs give victims and their families the strength and resources to end the cycle of violence and rebuild their lives. Services include emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, children’s programs, and much more. SAVE assists any victim of intimate partner violence regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, language spoken, or geographic location. 

To find out more about SAVE, visit http://save-dv.org/ or call our Community Office at (510) 574-2250.

SAVE is a non -profit 501c (3) organization, Federal Tax ID: 94-2520559

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