SASS News
Up from the Underground - The Art Experience
June 20, 2010, 10am-4pm
Rochester Opera House, Rochester, NH
An art show and sale, as well as the premier of the independent film "Brothers in Communion". A portion of the proceeds benefited SASS.
Somersworth Children's Festival
June 19, 2010
Downtown Somersworth, NH
SASS had a booth with program information, and space for kids to color the winning 2010 kidSAFE t-shirts.
Community Supper Night
May 18th & 25th, 2010
Robert's Maine Grill, Kittery ME
Gracious thanks go out to Robert's Maine Grill for designating SASS as the charity to receive 5% of the sales on these dates. Many came out to enjoy the excellent $12 three course meals.
Children's Day
May 2nd, 2010
This festival combined family-friendly activities and entertainment sponsored and hosted by the Downtown Merchants. The SASS table was swamped with kids coloring the winning KidSAFE 5K t-shirts. We actually ran out of shirts in the first 2 hours!
I Eat Locally
April, 2010
SASS was the April beneficiary for I Eat Locally. Through their website, gift certificates to local restaurants were purchased in support of SASS.
Everyday Hero
April, 2010
The Strafford County Child Advocacy Center recognized Lindsey G., the Client Services Coordinator at SASS, and nominate her as their Everyday Hero.
Clothesline Project
April 21-April 24, 2010
The New Hampshire Clothesline Project, part of the National Clothesline Project, is a visual display that uses t-shirts to bear witness to domestic and sexual violence. Each shirt is decorated to represent a particular person's experience and is made by a survivor or someone who cares about them. The shirts were displayed to the public at various venues across NH.
Soaring for SASS
April 24th, 2010
Skydive New England, Lebanon ME
Friends gathered for yet another wonderful day of skydiving to support SASS! Pictures to come...
Flatbread Pizza Night
April 20th, 2010
The Flatbread Company graciously hosted an evening filled with organic pizza, drinks and desserts. A portion of the proceeds went to support SASS' many programs.
Third Annual KidSAFE 5K Walk/Run
April 10th, 2010
Our 3rd Annual KidSAFE 5K was a great success! Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, and participated. It was a wonderful event in the name of keeping our community and children safe! The Portsmouth Herald reported on our 2010 KidSAFE t-shirt contest winner!
Candlelight Vigil
April 9th, 2010, 7-9pm
Survivors and supporters braved the evening rain for a peaceful remembrance stroll. Walkers carried candles through downtown Portsmouth to inform the community about SASS and our mission to end sexual violence.
Vagina Monologues
February 18, 19, 20, 2010
An episodic play written by Eve Ensler performed at UNH. A recurring theme throughout the piece is the vagina as a tool of female empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality. Ensler and others launched V-Day, a global non profit that has raised over $50 million for women's anti-violence groups through benefits of The Vagina Monologues.
V Day Event: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer
A groundbreaking collection of monologues for women and men by world-renowned authors and playwrights was performed at The Players Ring in Portsmouth. Proceeds shared by SASS and A Safe Place. V Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. For more information on V Day please visit www.vday.org
Volunteer Recognition Night
February 9th, 2010
We recognized and celebrated the contributions of our wonderful volunteers. Together we honored all those that have helped make our mission possible. A special congratulations went to the 2009 Volunteer of the Year, Larry!
SASS 30th Anniversary Celebration:
5th Annual Porch Light Award: Champagne Brunch
November 1st, 2009
A Safe Place and SASS hosted a champagne brunch for this year's annual Porch Light Award. The award honored individuals whose contributions to improving the lives of women, men and children show an exemplary commitment to building a safer and healthier society. This year's recipients were: Mike Pomp, Judy Wilbur-Albertson, Cynthia Cole, Kristyn Bernier and Bill Faulkner.
 Not pictured: Bill Faulkner, as he was busy working on the 2nd part of our fundraiser that day -- the Beatle Juice concert. |
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Beatle Juice: an afternoon to benefit children & families
November 1st, 2009
Sexual Assault Support Services & A Safe Place presented Beatle Juice at The Music Hall. New England's premier Beatles tribute band performed an all ages benefit show in recognition of the 30th anniversary of SASS! Everyone enjoyed their favorite Beatles songs sung by some of the region's top vocalists. The Portsmouth Herald covered the event.
Soaring for SASS
October 10th, 2009
SASS staff and supporters had a great time skydiving for our cause! Please join us in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month when we do it again! Details to come.
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