More than 120 community members supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by attending Verde Valley Sanctuary’s inaugural Casino Night Fundraiser. The lively event raised $122,064. “Thank you to so many of the members of the community who joined us at our very successful Casino Night,” said VVS Board President Pat Jansen, adding that attendance for the Nov. 1 event at Sedona Golf Resort’s Juniper Bar and Grille “exceeded expectations” for the evening as guests played live … [Read more...] about Casino Night Raises Thousands for Verde Valley Sanctuary, Domestic Violence Survivors
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Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) President Camilla Ross recently presented a check to Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) for $3,946 as a donation of the proceeds from her most recent production, “Silence is Not Golden.” Written by Anita Yellin Simons, “Silence is Not Golden” was presented to the public during a three-day stretch in September at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. It was written and produced to raise awareness on domestic and sexual violence. Ross said that Emerson Theater … [Read more...] about Emerson Theater Collaborative Raises Funds for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Emerson Theatre, Verde Valley Sanctuary Host ‘Silence is Not Golden’ Production
Before the days of Phil Donahue or Oprah Winfrey, no one talked about domestic abuse or self-esteem – it was a private and embarrassing subject. In September, Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) and Emerson Theatre Collaborative (ETC), are hosting “Silence is Not Golden,” a three-show production designed to raise awareness on domestic and sexual violence. Written by Anita Yellin Simons, “Silence is Not Golden” begins the 18th season of production for ETC and is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, … [Read more...] about Emerson Theatre, Verde Valley Sanctuary Host ‘Silence is Not Golden’ Production
Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) has announced its newest leadership team hire as Lindsay Brooks was named the new finance and administration director. Brooks spent the last several years working for the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) before joining the agency in February. Originally from Prescott Valley, Brooks will manage all aspects of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, and most human resources duties. “We couldn’t be happier to have … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director