NEWS-Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services is pleased to announce that their popular Men Making NEWS event will be held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 30 this year, sponsored by The Doctor’s Company. Nominations are now open.
To acknowledge the strength and worth of exceptional men guiding our community in Napa County who change the lives of families and youth for the better. The three categories for public nomination for 2018 are: Young Man of the Year, Male Role Model of the Year, and Peace Officer of the Year. Two additional awards will be given for NEWS Champion of the Year, and the NEWS Hope Award for a local business.
The awards will be presented during a recognition reception to be held at the Lucky Penny Community Arts Center on Tuesday, October 30th, 5:30-7:30pm. Please save the date and make sure that you and your nominee will be able to attend the event.
Nomination forms are available at www.NapaNEWS.org or by contacting Karen Calhoun at (707) 252-3687, karenc@NapaNEWS.org. Mail, fax, or email the completed form to NEWS at: 1141 Pear Tree Lane, Suite 220, Napa, CA 94558, fax (707) 224-1560, email info@napanews.org. Nomination forms must be received by NEWS no later than October 15, 2018.
An integral part of NEWS' mission is to work toward changing the aspects of our culture that perpetuate domestic violence and sexual assault. Therefore, NEWS wants to honor men who present positive male role models for our children, youth and community by publicly recognizing their outstanding contribution with a corresponding award. By acknowledging their accomplishments in teaching respect, non-violence and positive family values, we hope to inspire our community to do more to prevent the epidemic of family violence.
NEWS is dedicated to providing safety, hope, healing and empowerment for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Equally, NEWS is committed to promoting safe communities and social change through prevention, intervention, education, and advocacy. NEWS provides direct client services as well as shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to approximately 1400 women, men, and children each year. The NEWS 24/7 Helpline number is (707) 255-NEWS (6397).