Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org/.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Animal Suicide Sheds Light on Human Behavior
This is a fascinating article that supports the increasingly accepted theory that suicides are not willful acts, but rather the response to intolerable conditions - be they internal or external.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Credit Protection!
Do you know your current credit score? If not, how would you know how to find it? Well you're in luck because March 7th-March13th is Consumer Protection Week! Several free events will be held throughout Fairfax County to educate the public about consumer resources in the area.
- March 9th, noon-1:00 pm- Energy Saving Tips for Consumers, Fairfax County Government Center.
- March 9th, 6:45 to 8:00 pm- How to Hire a Home Improvement Contractor, Sherwood Regional Library
- March 10th, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Consumer Affairs investigators will be answering questions, NVCC Annandale Campus
- March 10th 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Consumer Affairs investigators will be answering questions, South County Center
- March 11, noon to 1:00 p.m., What's in Your Credit Report?, Herrity Building
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Volunteer at CrisisLink's "LinkUp & Live" Gala: Wednesday, 3/24/10
CrisisLink needs volunteers for our upcoming event!
CrisisLink's annual fundraising gala, LinkUp & Live, will be held on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 from 6:30pm- 10:00pm at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, VA.
The event is a special benefit to:
• Honor individuals who have made significant contributions to increasing awareness, improving understanding, and advancing mental health;
• Raise funds to support CrisisLink’s immediate and ongoing care for people in crisis, contemplating suicide, or dealing with other mental health problems.
Our volunteers are vital to CrisisLink and we need your help to make sure this exciting and important event runs smoothly—from Set-up, Greeting, Registration, Auction Tables & Bid-Sheets, Coat Check, Floaters, and Take-Down.
**VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED:**
• During the event- 3/24/10:
o 1st Shift is 5:30-8:30pm, or
o 2nd Shift is 7:30pm- 10:30pm.
• Prior to the event:
o Help the week before making calls, gathering materials, or running errands
o Help during the day of the event for set-up (3/24, 1pm-5pm)
Everyone who volunteers receives a free ticket and the opportunity to enjoy the gala! The evening's activities include a delicious food, drinks, live and silent auctions, networking and socializing. Cocktail attire requested.
Those volunteering at the event are also requested to attend a VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION session on Saturday, March 20th from 11am- 12:30pm at the Clarendon Ballroom. At this meeting, we will be going over important information that will help you feel more prepared for the event. Attendance is not required, but is strongly encouraged.
**Please contact Lindsay at 703-527-6016 or volunteer@crisislink.org for more information.**
For more details about the event, please go to www.LinkUpandLive.org.
CrisisLink's annual fundraising gala, LinkUp & Live, will be held on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 from 6:30pm- 10:00pm at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, VA.
The event is a special benefit to:
• Honor individuals who have made significant contributions to increasing awareness, improving understanding, and advancing mental health;
• Raise funds to support CrisisLink’s immediate and ongoing care for people in crisis, contemplating suicide, or dealing with other mental health problems.
Our volunteers are vital to CrisisLink and we need your help to make sure this exciting and important event runs smoothly—from Set-up, Greeting, Registration, Auction Tables & Bid-Sheets, Coat Check, Floaters, and Take-Down.
**VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED:**
• During the event- 3/24/10:
o 1st Shift is 5:30-8:30pm, or
o 2nd Shift is 7:30pm- 10:30pm.
• Prior to the event:
o Help the week before making calls, gathering materials, or running errands
o Help during the day of the event for set-up (3/24, 1pm-5pm)
Everyone who volunteers receives a free ticket and the opportunity to enjoy the gala! The evening's activities include a delicious food, drinks, live and silent auctions, networking and socializing. Cocktail attire requested.
Those volunteering at the event are also requested to attend a VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION session on Saturday, March 20th from 11am- 12:30pm at the Clarendon Ballroom. At this meeting, we will be going over important information that will help you feel more prepared for the event. Attendance is not required, but is strongly encouraged.
**Please contact Lindsay at 703-527-6016 or volunteer@crisislink.org for more information.**
For more details about the event, please go to www.LinkUpandLive.org.
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
LinkUp & Live: CrisisLink's Annual Gala & Auction Event. Buy your Tickets now!
Wed., March 24, 2010 | 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Clarendon Ballroom
3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
Purchase Tickets | Become a Sponsor | Preview Auction [new!]
Honorary Co-Chairs:
- The Honorable James P. Moran
- The Honorable Gerald E. Connolly
LinkUp & Live is more than just a party—it is a vital fundraiser for CrisisLink that will raise nearly $100,000 to help us continue responding to the dramatic rise in demand for our services.
Bid on and win fantastic items in our live and silent auctions to raise money to support CrisisLink's life saving programs. Spend a week in Duck, N.C or enjoying a night out in Old Town. Bid on fabulous getaways, a diamond ring, spa packages, sports tickets, Washington Capitals memorabilia, and so much more!
When: Wed., March 24, 6:30p - 10:00p
Where: Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
Tickets: $95 regular admission, $145 includes VIP Reception.
For more information, please visit www.linkupandlive.org
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Power to the Parents
With diapers, day care and doctors, the idea of becoming a parent can be both exciting and frightening. The financial strains of family life can be overwhelming, and the idea of finding affordable resources may seem out of reach.
CrisisLink can connect parents with a variety of free and low cost resources in the area, whether you’re interested in support groups for new moms, child day care options, children’s clothing or parenting classes.
Birthright International, a CrisisLink Community Partner, is one of these resources and provides free and confidential services to expectant mothers. They offer a variety of services including free pregnancy tests, physicians referral, maternity and infant clothes as well as help obtaining public services.
For more information on this and other parenting resources, call CrisisLink by dialing 2-1-1.
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
CrisisLink E-Newsletter: February 2010
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Run for CrisisLink! SunTrust National Marathon, March 20.
Approximately 90 people die each day by suicide and suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24.
Help CrisisLink save lives on Saturday, March 20 by joining us in the Run for Life at the SunTrust National Marathon! CrisisLink is a charitable partner.
Details:
What: SunTrust National Marathon
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:00am
Where: Race begins at RFK Stadium/DC Armory located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003.
Fundraising and Sponsorship: How you can help.
Registration
CrisisLink will register all runners. Please contact Elizabeth Yen by email or phone at 703-516-6778 by Tuesday, March 1 to register for the marathon, half-marathon, or team-relay. Your race entry fee must be included in your fundraising goal.
Training Groups and Tips
Please contact C.J. Cross, CrisisLink volunteer and certified personal trainer, at crosscj3@gmail.com for expert training tips, running groups, and for information on setting up your personal fundraising page.
For more information on the SunTrust National Marathon and the Run for a Cause program, please click here.
Help CrisisLink save lives on Saturday, March 20 by joining us in the Run for Life at the SunTrust National Marathon! CrisisLink is a charitable partner.
Details:
What: SunTrust National Marathon
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7:00am
Where: Race begins at RFK Stadium/DC Armory located at 2001 East Capitol Street, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003.
Fundraising and Sponsorship: How you can help.
- Create a personal fundraising page
- Set a fundraising goal
- Invite friends and family to show their support by sponsoring you to run!
- Designate CrisisLink (www.firstgiving.com/crisislink) the beneficiary of the funds you raise and ask people to learn more about CrisisLink.
Registration
CrisisLink will register all runners. Please contact Elizabeth Yen by email or phone at 703-516-6778 by Tuesday, March 1 to register for the marathon, half-marathon, or team-relay. Your race entry fee must be included in your fundraising goal.
Training Groups and Tips
Please contact C.J. Cross, CrisisLink volunteer and certified personal trainer, at crosscj3@gmail.com for expert training tips, running groups, and for information on setting up your personal fundraising page.
For more information on the SunTrust National Marathon and the Run for a Cause program, please click here.
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
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