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Are you someone who would like working with people whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault? If so, we may have volunteer opportunities for you!

To become a volunteer, you may contact the Administrative Office at 717-334-0589 and ask for a volunteer application, or you may complete the Survivors' Volunteer Application online.

Recently, our very own Remigia Sandoval was chosen to speak at the Bandana Project Reception on the subject of working with the farm worker communities. Remigia, or Remy, as we lovingly refer to her as, has been an advocate with Survivors, Inc. since May of 1997. Remy has been instrumental in Survivors Latino Outreach and has served as a necessary part in our serving the needs of the Latino community in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Bandana Project, launched by Esperanza: The Immigrant Women's Legal Initiative of the Southern Poverty Law Center in June 2007, is a national event aimed at raising awareness about sexual violence and harassment against farm worker women, sparking advocacy and activism in response and creating solidarity and support for farm worker women. Cities across the country are participating, creating bandanas to show support for farm worker women. These bandanas will become a part of the National BANDANA PROJECT and will be displayed in the Southern Poverty Center.

Commissioner Stuart J. Ishimaru, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was the guest speaker at the reception which was held at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) in Enola, PA on April 29th. Commissioner Ishimaru spoke about the EEOC's role in defending the rights of employee's rights concerning sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and exploitation. He quoted several successful cases of immigrant workers who won a significant lawsuit against their employers.

If you would like more information about the Bandana Project you can link onto the NSVRC website at; http://www.nsvrc.org/news/default.aspx?NewsId=117.

A big thank you goes out to all those who donated to the "Nearly New Sale" and those who came out to shop. It was a tremendous success bringing in over $1600.00 for the benefit of Survivors. We would like to thank Jennifer LeVan for her generosity and support. Jennifer truly put herself into the whole process from beginning to end as did the staff of Battlefield Harley Davidson. The volunteers and staff of Survivors also gave of their time; before, during and after the sale. Excellent job!!

Survivors, Inc is participating in the Community Treasures Award Program with Kennie's Markets. Kennie's will rebate up to 1% of the purchases when our organization is chosen as your charity of choice. Please take the time to enroll by completing and submitting the form at www.kenniesmarket.com.