The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is still accepting registration for individuals or groups to design tables at Come to the Table 2010.
Creative individuals are invited to showcase their talents by designing a themed table that will be auctioned to raise money for The Peacemaker Program, Inc. Come to the Table is the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year and is set for Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, 2010 at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro.
The Peacemaker Program is also still accepting sponsors for the event. Table designer and sponsorship registration forms can be found online at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org or by calling (315) 724-1718.
All proceeds benefit The Peacemaker Program, Inc., a non-profit agency that relies on more than 400 volunteers to provide quality local dispute resolution and child advocacy services. The mission of The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families, and the community.
For additional information on how you can become involved, please contact Cat Manion at (315) 724-1718 ext. 109 or email cat@thepeacemakerprogram.org. Pictures of tables from previous years may be viewed at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
Peacemaker Program receives national re-certification
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. has just been awarded re-certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association.
This re-certification comes following the successful completion of a national quality assurance review.
“The National CASA quality assurance process is very rigorous, and reflects our commitment to ensure every child we serve has the most powerful volunteer working on their behalf,” said Michael Piraino, National CASA Association chief executive officer.
“This certification says that The Peacemaker Program, Inc. has demonstrated to us a strong capacity to provide excellent services to the abused and neglected children in the community.”
CASA of Oneida and Herkimer Counties, under the umbrella of The Peacemaker Program, Inc., received a rating of 100 percent compliant. CASA of Oneida and Herkimer Counties recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers from diverse cultural backgrounds to assist the court in protecting the best interests of abused and neglected children and expedite the child’s placement in a safe, caring and permanent home.
The mission of the Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency with more than 500 volunteers. In 2008, the agency served nearly 2,800 individuals- of which, almost half were children.
For information on how you can become a part of The Peacemaker Program, call 724-1718 or visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
About the National CASA Association:
In 1976, concerned over making decisions about abused and neglected children’s lives without sufficient information, a Seattle judge conceived the idea of using trained community volunteers to speak for the best interests of these children in court, helping to ensure that they will live in a safe and loving environment. So successful was this Seattle program, that soon judges across the country began utilizing citizen advocates. In 1990, the U.S. Congress encouraged the expansion of CASA/GAL with passage of the Victims of Child Abuse Act. Today, there are more than 950 National CASA member programs across the country, with more than 70,000 men and women serving as CASA or Guardian as Litem volunteers.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. recently honored several dedicated community members for their passion and commitment to serving the children and families of the Mohawk Valley.
The following awards were presented the program’s Volunteer Recognition and Special Awards event, held Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Daniele’s at Valley View in Utica:
•Special Honoree – Jawwaad A. Rasheed of Rome
•Attorney for the Child of the Year – John Amuso, Esq. of Clinton
•Executive Director’s Award – Sue Warwick of Whitesboro
The Peacemaker Program Board of Directors and volunteers were also recognized for their outstanding service to the organization throughout the past year. The Peacemaker Program has more than 500 devoted volunteers that help carry out its mission every day.
“Our volunteers are critical to helping people work through conflict, advocating for medical treatment for the disabled and ensuring the best possible outcomes for neglected and abused children,” said Brenda Episcopo, Peacemaker Program executive director. “With a small staff of 11, and 500 volunteers, we are serving 2,700 members of our community every year. We appreciate all that our volunteers do and always have need for more.”
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is a local non-profit agency committed providing quality dispute resolution and advocacy services to Oneida and Herkimer counties. It is located at 270 Genesee Street in Utica. For information, visit www.thepeacemakerprogram.org or call 724-1718.
Register now to become a Table Designer for Come to the Table!
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is now accepting registration for individuals or groups to design tables at Come to the Table 2010.
Creative individuals from all different backgrounds and professions are invited to showcase their talents by designing a themed table to be sold at auction. Come to the Table is the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year and is set for Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, 2010 at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro.
There are also many opportunities if you would like to be involved, but are not interested in designing a table. You can be a sponsor, event volunteer or planning committee member.
All proceeds benefit The Peacemaker Program, Inc., a non-profit agency that relies on more than 400 volunteers to provide quality local dispute resolution and child advocacy services. The mission of The Peacemaker Program, Inc. is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families, and the community.
For information to find out how you can become involved, please contact Cat Kurtelawicz at (315) 724-1718 ext. 109 or email cat@thepeacemakerprogram.org.
Registration forms and pictures of last year’s tables can be found online at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. raised $2,000 from its eighth annual Peacemaker After Dark Charity Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament on July 31.
Glow Golf is the organization’s annual golf tournament where participants compete by moonlight at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club on Graffenburg Road in New Hartford.
A total of 11 teams, competed in the nine-hole tournament. The winner was Team Murad & Murad, consisting of George Murad and Paul Norton both of Utica, Luke Colenzo of Whitesboro, and John Herbowy of Rome.
In second place was Team 3 G-Men and a Cowgirl consisting of Daniel Voce and Don Allison both of Herkimer, Jason Monohan of Vernon, and Joe Felitto of Sauquoit.
In third place was Team Donovan consisting of Kevin Donovan of Utica, Elizabeth Martin of Whitesboro, Eric and Nadine Lafayette both of New Hartford.
Teams also competed for the title of best decorated cart. The winner of the cart decorating contest was Team Davis, consisting of Daniel J. Brown and Jaynee Davis-Brown both of Richfield Springs, and Jeremy and Kristyn Davis both of West Winfield.
The Fortus Group Inc. came in second. That team included Dave Barocsi of Utica, Victor Gerace of New Hartford, Deborah Lachacz of Ilion, and Andrew Barberio of Frankfort.
Photos of the event can be viewed online at www.thepeacemakerprogram.org.
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. would like to thank event chairman Anthony Scibelli and all the dedicated volunteers who helped make this tournament such a success.
Glow Golf 2009 was sponsored by Dr. Patrick and Marcia Knapp and Dean L. Gordon, Attorney at Law.
Proceeds from Glow Golf benefit The Peacemaker Program’s child advocacy and dispute resolution programs. The Peacemaker Program, Inc.’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative approaches to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes for children, families and the community.
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