Author: Erica Torsiello
The Vagina Monologues
Rider University
Date: February 15 & 16
Time: 8:00
Location: Bart Luedeke Center Theatre at Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrence, NJ. Click here for directions: the Campus Map.
Princeton University
Date: February 16, 17, & 18
Time: 7:00 and an additional 9:30 showing on 2/17
Location: Theater Intime
Princeton Theological Seminary
Date: February 10 & 11
Time: 7:00
Location: The Gambrell Room at Scheide Hall
All donations at the door that will benefit Womanspace. Thank you!
The 23rd Annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Event is Thursday, April 27, 2017
On Thursday, April 27th, 2017 Womanspace will present Kayla Harrison, two time Olympic Gold medalist in Judo, with our 23rd Annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award at the Princeton Westin, for her efforts to combat child sexual abuse through her Fearless Foundation.
To see sponsorship opportunities, click here.
To read more about Kayla Harrison, Click here!
Need a vacation? Enter to Win the vacation of a lifetime for two to the NOW Resort in Cancun. Prize Package includes: 4 day/3 night all inclusive lodging with two roundtrip charter air seats. All meals, drinks, gratuities, non-motorized sports and transfers to and from the hotel are included.
$50 per tickets and all raffle proceeds benefit Womanspace, the leading domestic violence and sexual assault agency for Mercer County, NJ.
Drawing: April 27th, 2017 at the end of the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Reception.
See below to Purchase Sponsorship, Event & Raffle Tickets Today!
Current BBS Sponsors
Thank you for Lighting up on December 5th for the 15th Annual Communities of Light Event
Thank you to everyone who lit their luminaries on December 5th for the 15th Annual Communities of Light Event. The luminaries are a powerful symbol that ” peace begins at home”, and help raise awareness about Womanspace’s presence in the community. No one should have to cope with domestic or sexual violence alone, and that’s why we’re here to help.
Luminary Lighting at Trenton Social.
East Windsor Municipal Building presenting Womanspace with the COL day proclamation.
The Lawrenceville School did an amazing job selling luminary kits, and lighting up main street in Lawrenceville.
Thank you to Hopewell Township for supporting COL.
Robbinsville Township presenting Womanspace’s Board Member Denise Taylor with their proclamation.
Princeton University’s Quadrangle Eating Club hosted a Ceremony for Communities of Light. Thank you!
Columbus Park in Trenton
The College of New Jersey lit up campus for the Annual Communities of Light Day!
Ewing Township lit up the walkways of the municipal building.
15th Annual Communities of Light Event
Help light up the community with Womanspace for our
15th Annual Communities of Light™ Event
December 5th, 2016
Link up – Illuminate- Light
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During the winter solstice in December, Communities of Light™ (COL) candles line the streets of central New Jersey – a powerful symbol of hope for women and children impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault in our community. Communities of Light raises awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault and the services available to help victims in Mercer County. The candles come from luminary kits which help spread our important message that Peace Begins at Home.
Each year, more than 200 volunteers sell, distribute and display the luminary kits. Volunteers sell the luminary kits to their friends, neighbors and co-workers. Participants can also buy the kits from a variety of local retail stores and online (this option will be available at the end of September). If you would like to help Womanspace by selling luminary kits read more on our COL Volunteer page.
At dusk on Monday, December 5, 2016, hundreds of people, scores of organizations and community groups, and the municipalities within Mercer County will light thousand of their candles. Each luminary kit costs $10 and includes supplies and safety instructions for assembling 6 luminary displays to cover 150 linear feet. Kits will be available for purchase this fall at various retail locations throughout Mercer County.
100% of all proceeds from event sponsorships, luminary kit sales and donations to Communities of Light benefit Womanspace programs that serve over 10,000 adults and children each year, who are impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Click here for more information about becoming a COL Sponsor.
It is our hope that families who struggle with violence in their homes will see that their community stands with them and learn that help is available. In order to succeed, we need the support of the Mercer County community; supporters can contact Lauren Nazarian, Director of Development, at (609) 394-0136 or at lan@womanspace.org. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Susan Adams at 609-394-0136 or at saa@womanspace.org.
Lighting Locations in Mercer County for 2016
Robbinsville: 5PM at the Robbinsville Police Station
Address: 1117 Route 130 Robbinsville, NJ, 08691-3162. Phone: 609-918-0002
East Windsor: 5PM at East Windsor Municipal Building
80 One Mile Rd. East Windsor, NJ 08520
Ewing: 5PM at the Ewing Township Municipal Building
999 Lower Ferry Rd. Ewing, NJ 08628
Princeton: Lighting at Princeton University @ 4:30PM, Ceremony @5:45
33 Prospect Avenue, Quadrangle Eating Club
Trenton: Shiloh Baptist Church @ 5:30PM
West Windsor: 5PM Municipal Building & Police Department
271 Clarksville Rd. West Windsor, NJ 08550
Community Lightings:
Hamilton: Assemblyman Dan Benson at 5PM
Nottingham Way Hamilton Square, NJ
The Lawrenceville School at 4:30PM
Princeton Academy
Peddie School
Luminary Kit Retail Locations
| Doctors Express Urgent Care | 2222 Route 33 | Hamilton | NJ | 09690 |
| McCaffery’s- Princeton | Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St | Princeton | NJ | 19047 |
| McCaffery’s- West Windsor | 335 Princeton Hightstown Rd | West Windsor | NJ | 19047 |
| Weidel Realtors | 190 Nassau Street | Princeton | NJ | 08542 |
| Pennington Quality Market | 25 Route 31 S | Pennington | NJ | 08534 |
| Terhune Orchards | 330 Cold Soil Road | Princeton | NJ | 08540 |
| Gratitude Yoga | 27 Witherspoon Street | Princeton | NJ | 08542 |
| Great looks 4 less | 3371 US Hwy 1, Mercer Mall | Lawrenceville | NJ | 08648 |
| Princeton Center for Yoga & Health | 88 Orchard Road, Suite 6 | Skillman | NJ | 08558 |
East Windsor Municipal 80 1 Mile Rd East Windsor NJ 08520
You can also pick up Luminary Kits at Womanspace’s Administrative office at 1530 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
Dedicated Volunteers Needed: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Response Teams
If you are a dedicated individual interested in making a difference in your community then Womanspace has the perfect opportunity. Join Womanspace as a volunteer for the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team (DVVRT) and Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) Advocate Team. DVVRT and SASS team members provide vital support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault during the most critical time.
Team members respond to local police stations or hospitals and meet with victims—providing them with support, information, and referrals. In the past twelve years the teams have served over 5,700 residents of Mercer County. Last year alone, team members provided services to 728 domestic violence victims and 72 sexual assault victims. Read more about the individual response teams…
Volunteers will receive 80+ hours of extensive, specialized training on topics including the law, sensitivity to the needs of victims and their children, and how to provide appropriate responses at a very critical time. Ongoing training will also be provided. Trained volunteers must be “on call” (available to respond to call-outs at police departments or hospitals) two to four shifts per month. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Additionally, volunteers must be able to communicate effectively, relate sensitively to victims and maintain confidentiality. The application process includes a background check, fingerprinting and interview.
Bi-lingual individuals, especially those fluent in Spanish, Polish and American Sign Language are strongly encouraged to apply!
The next class begins Spring 2018, download and complete this application to become a DVVRT or SASS team member (Adobe Reader required). Please submit your completed application before January 15, 2018. Applications must be notarized
For more information about volunteering on the teams, please contact Heidi Mueller at dvvrt@womanspace.org and Alison Daks at sass@womanspace.org, or call (609) 394-0136.
2016 Communities of Light Launch Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended the 15th Annual Communities of Light Launch Event at the D&R Greenway Land Trust in Princeton to honor R. Barbara Gitenstein, President of The College of New Jersey. A special thanks to Firmenich to the delicious food donation and Terra Momo Restaurant Group for the wine. Dr. Amy Hecht gave a very moving and heartfelt speech addressing the needs for agencies such as Womanspace and how events such as communities of light really increase our visibility while bringing the community together.
Womanspace is grateful for the support of our sponsors: Doctors Express Urgent Care, PNC Bank, Capital Health, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, Gratitude Yoga, New Jersey Manufacturers, Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Knipper Healthcare Marketing Solutions, Princeton Printers, and Firmenich.
Don’t forget to light your luminary candles at dusk on Monday, December 5th
Board President Chris Bukosky with Director of Development, Lauren Nazarian
Dr. Amy Hecht of The College of New Jersey giving her very heartfelt speech.
Board Member Ed Schmierer with Executive Director, Pat Hart and Womanspace Supporter.
All of the wonderful food donated by Firmenich and catered by Corner Bakery.
D&R Greenway Land Trust looks so beautiful when it’s lit up with our luminary kits. Thank you to the TCNJ students who helped put the kits together too.
Communities of Light Sponsor, New Jersey Manufactures.
Womanspace Volunteer, Halina joined by her husband.
TCNJ staff and Volunteers showing their support at the event.
Womanspace Board Member, Dana Fraytak Troiano joined by Lauren Nazarian, Gina Vinch and Beth Dempsey.
Board Member Rose Nini with Doctor’s Express Urgent Care Sponsor, Laura Fabbro.
Recent Grants Awarded
Allergan Foundation: $10,000 for General Operating Support: Womanspace is delighted to receive a generous Community Grant of 10,000 in general operating support from The Allergan Foundation. This new unrestricted gift from the global pharmaceutical giant is a welcome news as we look to partner with corporations in the region, and will be instrumental in meeting the wide-ranging needs of our organization.
Trenton ESG Program approved a grant for $20,000 for the Emergency Shelter operations: Providing shelter to women and families in crisis from domestic violence is core to our mission. Opened in 1978, our Safe House, which has remained in the same location since opening, has served more than 7,500 women and children in our community. Housing services provide an essential stabilizing factor for families who have experienced domestic violence. We are grateful to the Trenton ESG Program for its continued support of this vital operation.
The Bunbury Fund: $15,000 for General Operating Support: Our thanks to the Bunbury Fund for its renewed, unrestricted support for general operations. We are so grateful to this gem of an organization, for its long-standing commitment to our work in supporting the women and children of our community.
Mary Owen Borden Foundaton: $10,000 for General Operating Support: Many thanks again to the Mary Owen Borden Foundation for its renewed, unrestricted support for general operations. With their focus in Mercer and Monmouth counties, this organization has made it a priority to address the needs of disadvantaged youth and their families in the region. We value the committed vision and support it has for the women and children of our community, and are thankful for its continued support for the work we do at Womanspace.
Verizon Wireless Hopeline $20,000 for General Operating: We are grateful for the continued generous support of Verizon Hope Line® whose recent grant of $20,000 in general operating support will go a long way in helping us provide the array of programs and services that are essential to supporting local survivors in Mercer County. Thank you, Verizon, for your continued support!
Church and Dwight $10,000 for General Operating Support: Church & Dwight recently awarded Womanspace with a renewed grant of $10,000 for general operating support. Womanspace is grateful for our trusted local partners that understand the need for vital services that we provide to survivors and their children. Thank you, Church & Dwight!
Wawa $2,500 for Counseling and Support Services: The Wawa Foundation has graciously awarded Womanspace with a $2,500 grant in support of our Counseling and Support Services. The grant will support our efforts in assisting survivors and their children on their journey toward healing and self-sufficiency, and to building better lives in the future. Thank you, Wawa!
Sucharow Family Charitable Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer $1,500 for General Operating Support: Many thanks to the Sucharow Family Charitable Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer for the $1,500 in general operating support.
