Calendar of Events
SafeHouse Center has a rich history of providing exemplary services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County, and are in the forefront of efforts to create a violence-free society. We cannot do this important work without the support of community members. We invite you to join us.SafeHouse Center has four volutneer programs in which you can work with survivors or their children. They are the Children and Youth program, Shelter/Helpine Program, Sexual Assault Response Team and Domestic Violence Response Team.To participate in one of these programs, we require the completion of a 40-hour training, and a six-month commitment to volunteering at SafeHouse Center. We are currently accepting applications for our March 2013 40-hour training.Please see the Volunteer Information section of our website (www.safehousecenter.org) for more information, or contact me at carlyc@safehousecenter.org. SafeHouse Center, 4100 Clark Rd. Free. (734) 973-0242, ext 252. carlyc@safehousecenter.org www.safehousecenter.org [map]
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Second annual Washtenaw County Caregiver Fair on Saturday March 9 at the Kensington Court Hotel on Hilton Boulevard in Ann Arbor. The fair will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This free event is open to the public and is specially designed for those caring for aging or disabled family members, neighbors or friends. There will be several expert presentations on topics such as “The Caregiver Tsunami”, understanding and dealing with dementia, phone and email scams, and sorting through insurance options. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to visit more than 50 exhibitors, participate in giveaways and even enjoy limited complimentary massage services. All proceeds will benefit local senior charities. Contact: Elizabeth 734-657-8176 This event is sponsored by the Washtenaw County Consortium on Aging, a non profit collaborative of public agencies, private local businesses, and individuals interested in networking and advocating for senior issues in Washtenaw County. Kensington Court Hotel, 610 Hilton Boulevard. Free. 734-657-8176. [map]