Upcoming Events
April 2018
Cell Phone Donation Drive
April 9th - 30th, you can donate gently used cellphones and chargers at Citizen Green Electronics and Repairs, 1675 State Rd in Cuyahoga Falls. Victim Assistance Program annually supports 6,000 Summit County residents who have been victimized by a crime or trauma. Individuals and families in Victim Assistance Program’s care recovering from a crisis, often have had to immediately leave their valuables and basic necessities behind, cell phones included, in order to be safe. This leaves many without a way…
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May 2018
Mother’s Day Fundraiser
Join us Thursday, May 10th at Gwendolyn Elizabeth in Hudson, Ohio for a Happy Hour and shopping event to benefit Victim Assistance Program. Gather your friends and neighbors to enjoy an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, prizes, entertainment, and discounts! All fundraising proceeds will go to Victim Assistance Program!
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June 2018
SVAA’s The Essentials
The Essentials, a 40-hour course offered through the Summit Victim Assistance Academy, is a nationally approved prerequisite training in Ohio for becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate. Victim advocates, law enforcement, social workers, counselors, attorneys, medical personnel, first responders, clergy, and students should attend.
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July 2018
K.N.A.F.F. Picnic
The annual picnic at the Fraternal Order of Police facility is a collaborative effort between Victim Assistance Program, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Akron Police Department. The picnic provides a fun-filled day free of violence to approximately 150 child victims of crime and their families.
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August 2018
SVAA’s The Essentials
The Essentials, a 40-hour course offered through the Summit Victim Assistance Academy, is a nationally approved prerequisite training in Ohio for becoming a comprehensive National Credentialed Advocate. Victim advocates, law enforcement, social workers, counselors, attorneys, medical personnel, first responders, clergy, and students should attend.
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December 2018
Angel Tree Ceremony
Community members, friends, and family members of homicide victims are invited to come to this heartwarming, encouraging event where they will have the opportunity to remember their loved ones, and place a special angel ornament on a tree for each individual lost to homicide. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP required.
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March 2019
Save the Date – Mardi Gras Gala
Attend the Victim Assistance Program's annual Mardi Gras Gala. Guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, open bar, live music, and bid on live and silent auction items. For the last 25+ years our Mardi Gras Gala proceeds have directly impacted victims of crime and trauma in Summit County.
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