Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
*Founding Partner
Lead Partner
The Junior League of the City of New York, Inc.
The Junior League of the City of New York (NYJL) is a non-profit organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
www.nyjl.org
*National Council of Jewish Women New York Section
National Council of Jewish Women New York Section is a volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values that combines community service with advocacy to help improve the lives of women, children, the elderly and families. For over a century, we have taken a progressive stance on such issues as child welfare, women's rights and reproductive freedom. We are the proud co-founder and co-chair of the Walk to End Domestic Violence and have recently hosted a panel of experts discussing the effects of domestic violence on children. To learn more or to join, visit www.ncjwny.org.
Partner
HELP USA
Founded in 1986, HELP USA is the nation's largest builder and operator of transitional housing with comprehensive, on-site human services for the homeless serving more than 4,400 adults and children each day at 13 facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. HELP USA operates eight additional residences in Philadelphia, Houston, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Little Rock and Memphis. HELP USA's mission is to help the homeless and others in need become, and remain, self-reliant. HELP USA breaks the cycle of dependency by addressing its underlying causes by respecting the dignity of those in need; by helping them to help themselves. Through the development of quality housing with on-site, comprehensive support services, including job training and placement programs, HELP USA strives to enable its residents to become independent and productive citizens.
www.helpusa.org
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services/HELPLINE
The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services is proud to be a co-chair for the second year in a row. JBFCS is committed to promoting awareness about domestic violence. JBFCS has an array of programs serving women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence such as shelters, counseling for victims and perpertrators, and community education. Please visit our website for more information, including other services offered.
www.jbfcs.org
Because problems do not take a holiday, HELPLINE operates 24/7 every day of the year. Whenever you call and whatever your problem, you will find a listening, caring person at the other end of the line. HELPLINE has served over 2 million callers in the last 33 years. In October 2002, HELPLINE became a program of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. Volunteers are wecolme.
www.helpline.org
NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence
In January 2002, Mayor Bloomberg appointed Yolanda B. Jimenez as the first Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (“OCDV”). OCDV formulates policies and programs; monitors the citywide delivery of domestic violence services; and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works closely with community leaders, health care providers, City agencies and representatives from the criminal justice system to hold batterers accountable and to create solutions that are critical to preventing domestic violence in New York City.
www.nyc.gov/domesticviolence
Omega Phi Beta
Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is a Latina-oriented organization and was founded on March 15, 1989 at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Seventeen dedicated women of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds came together to create an outlet for women to initiate change. The foundation was built to fight against the injustices historically suffered by our gender. In this spirit, our national philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness and through our motto of "Serving and Educating Through Our Diversity; 'Sirviendo y Educando a Traves de Nuestra Diversidad "we will not rest in our efforts to raise awareness about this social epidemic. To learn more about OPBSI, please feel free to visit our national website at www.omegaphibeta.org.
