Important announcement The SMS chat number has changed. The new number is: 1-877-522-6093. The older one is no longer in service.
Important announcement The SMS chat number has changed. The new number is: 1-877-522-6093. The older one is no longer in service.
Join Crisis Center North and the Keystone Link Coalition for the third webinar in its Safer Together series: "Cross-Reporting for Humane and Human Services, Deep Dive into Elder/Animal Abuse" on Monday, September 23 from 12-1:30pm.
An increasing number of states are requiring child and adult protective services caseworkers, social workers, counselors, and veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse, and humane and animal control officers to report suspected abuse of children and older adults. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania lags far behind the national movement recognizing that animal cruelty and other forms of family violence are linked, and that preventing one can prevent the others. This workshop is important because it will introduce you to compelling evidence linking animal cruelty and neglect to elder abuse. In addition, you will hear about the large benefit elders derive from an animal companion, and how to utilize that bond in working with elders.
Registration is free to all attendees, and 1.5 hours of continuing education credits are available for social workers for $15 that attend the workshop day through the Social Work Department, Slippery Rock University.
Crisis Center North's PAWS for Empowerment program welcome you and your pet to participate in the "Paws Against Domestic Violence" Pet Walk event! Let's go for a walk/run! Grab your tennis shoes and a pet, and join us at North Park @ The South Ridge Harmar Shelter for a walk on October 13th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness month!
Register early and get your T-Shirt and Swag Bag reserved! Enjoy games and activities for you and your pup, food trucks, and a pet costume contest! Your support will benefit victims of domestic violence and help to keep survivors and their pets together and safe!
Want to do more as part of a business or organization? Consider becoming a PAWS Walk Sponsor and have your support known far and wide!
More information coming soon!
Crisis Center North will host its free 10th Annual Hearing the Whispers and Roars Art Exhibition on Friday, October 18 at 6:30 pm at the Union Project in Shadyside. Hearing the Whispers and Roars is an art exhibition designed to energize the community and raise awareness to the issues of Domestic Violence and Trauma.
Be a part of the show and submit your own art for view or for sale! Submission due by Oct. 14: Contact Sharease at squinn@crisiscenternorth.org or by calling 412-364-5556
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This year, Crisis Center North’s Holiday Giving Event will take place at Crisis Center North from 9am-5pm on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th.
Last year's Holiday Giving Event was a huge success; Crisis Center North provided toys for approximately 35 families and around 100 children with more than 300 toys given out.
It is truly heartwarming to see how the community responds and comes together to help make CCN's Holiday Giving Event a time to remember. This event means a great deal to our clients since many of them struggle to purchase gifts for their children around the holidays. In many cases, these are the only toys their children may receive this season. You can support CCN’s Holiday Toy Drive with a monetary donation or purchasing a toy from our Amazon wish list (see below)!
You can also contact Kimbre at Kliddle@crisiscenternorth.org to arrange for drop offs and contributions. Together we can make this holiday season brighter for the families we work with here at CCN!
2024 Holiday Toy Drive | Amazon Gift List
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1GSOCX8CIOL1V
Page updated September 23, 2024
