Special Events
Cookie Swap: February 12, 2010
Representatives from over 50 human service agencies and churches get together each year to swap cookies and trade information about the changing challanges faced by people in our community who need help. It's sponsored by Crisis of North Alabama,
The Huntsville Interfaith Mission Service, The Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation, and North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless. Invitations are sent to local human service agencies but the Cookie Swap is open to anyone who would like to attend.The Cookie Swap will be held at the UAH Fitness Center just off Holmes Avenue. It starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Local bands will be on hand to provide entertainment.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April 1 - April 30, 2010
April is sexual assault awareness month. The theme - "Prevent Sexual Violence... in our work places" - is continued this year. The slogan "Respect Works" has been added. Between 1993 and 1999, 36,000 people were raped or sexually assaulted at work. Sexual violence on the job correlates with decreased productivity,
higher rates of absenteeism, and lower employee morale. Interrupted
work, as a result of sexual violence, can also jeopardize the economic
stability of individuals, families, and communities. Environments that encouage respectful and responsible behavior discourage sexual assault.
Come enjoy a great game of golf in the annual HOPE PLace Classic Golf Tourtnament. It will be played this year on the beautiful Robert Trent Jones Course at Hampton Cove. Lunch will be served at Noon and the tournament will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a shotgun start.
National Suicide Prevention Week, September 6 - 12, 2009
Suicide Takes nearly twice as many lives each year in Alabama as homicide and experts believe many could be prevented. People who commit suicide are trying to end the pain in their lives. If we can find a way to help ease the pain we can save lives. If you or anyone you needs help, call HELPline at 716-1000 or outside Madison County call
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October 1st thru 31st.
In October 1987 domestic violence advocates across the country joined the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to create a month long campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence in communities across America.
Candlelight Service: "Remember my Name" TBA
The candlelight service is an annual event to commemorate victims of domestic violence. It celebrates the lives of survivors and marks the depth of their struggle to escape. The service concludes with "Remember my Name". A role of the names of victims in our community who lost their lives to domestic violence is read to remind us that we must never turn away from the violence in our families.
Volunteer Recognition Dinner: TBA
It's hard to find the words to describe just how important volunteers are to Crisis Services of North Alabama. But imagine that your out of work, in the dead of winter, with three small children and the power company is coming to cut off your heat and then when you call for help the phone just rings and rings or goes to an answering machine. Our volunteers make sure our phones are always answered. The Volunteer Recognition Dinner offers a small measure of thanks for all they do to help people in our community.
Kiss A Cop: TBA
This is the day we search out police officers all over North Alabama and give them a great big kiss. I know what you're thinking but there's more than one way to kiss a cop. Our kisses are wrapped in foil and we put them in small bag and tie it with a purple ribbon. Its our way way of saying thank you to North Alabama police officers for all they do to help victims of family violence in our communities. Not what you thought maybe, but police officers like chocolate too.
HELPline Turkey Trot November 26, 2009
Come run in our 5k family fun run on Thanksgiving morning then enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving feast because you've already burned all those calories. Kids can race our Turkey in the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot.
HELPline is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 Days-a-week offering emotional first aid and information and referrals for people who need help. Gift-wrap is HELPline's largest and most important fund-raiser. Hundreds of volunteers man booths at Madison Square and Park Way Place malls and wrap gifts from early December through Christmas Eve. If you would like to help wrap gifts, we would love to have you. Support you community crisis line. Let us wrap your gifts this Holiday season.
