Philanthropy

Every year we host a philanthropy event to raise money for Domestic Violence Solutions. Their mission is to help all victims of domestic violence and sexual assault without regard to their gender, age, national origin, sexual preference, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, or religion.

For the past year we have hosted a donations drive called “Sharing for Shelter” in which our members donate needed items to the shelter as well as set up fundraisers to collect monetary, food, or new clothing donations. We also have hosted a mini-golf fundraiser called “Putt for a Purpose” at Isla Vista’s Little Acorn park, where we set up a mini golf course for people to play for donations.

It is the purpose of Domestic Violence Services, Inc. to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to work toward ending violence within the community, now and in the future.

We are a non-profit agency providing confidential advocacy, support and emergency services for survivors of domestic, sexual and dating violence and stalking.We offer awareness and education in the communities we serve with the goal of ending and preventing violence. It is likely that you know someone who is experiencing violence. Some helpful services are listed below:

Domestic violence can be defined as: a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.

Abuse is: physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure or wound someone.

Domestic violence can happen to: anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating.

Domestic violence affects: people of all socio-economic status and education levels.

You may be in an emotionally abusive relationship if your partner:

Calls you names, insults you or continually criticizes you.
Does not trust you and acts jealous or possessive.
Tries to isolate you from family or friends.
Monitors where you go, who you call and who you spend time with.
Does not want you to work.
Controls finances or refuses to share money.
Punishes you by withholding affection.
Expects you to ask permission.
Threatens to hurt you, the children, your family or your pets.
Humiliates you in any way.

In addition to this fundraiser, our chapter is also heavily involved with the local community, participating and volunteering at events frequently throughout each quarter. Events include: visits and events with Friendship Manor, the local Senior Home, SB Wildlife Care Network, and A-Z Cooking School to name a few.