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Communities of Light™Communities of Light 2010™
* What is Communities of Light? * * Read last year's press-release * * Become a sponsor * * Where can I buy my luminary kits? * * When & where is the launch of Communities of Light in October? * * When & where do we celebrate Communities of Light Day in December? * * Click here to see photos of previous event launches and luminary lighting ceremonies! *
Official Lighting Event Date: Launch Date: Mercer County Municipal Lighting Locations: What is Communities of Light? Click here:
Please check back soon for the 2010 press release. The 2010 Launch will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at 5:30pm at Drumthwacket. 2009 COMMUNITIES OF LIGHT LAUNCH PRESS RELEASE Download this press release as a PDF. 2009 Communities of Light™ Launch Event on October 28 at 5:30 pm at Drumthwacket
From left to right: Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart, Event Sponsor Frederick Egenolf of Bristol-Myers Squibb, Event Chair Kristin Keller, Honorary Chair Governor Jon S. Corzine, Event Sponsor Cindy Ricker of PNC Bank, NJDCA Division on Women Director Janice Kovach, and Event Sponsor Jim Knipper at at last year’s launch on October 29, 2008.
Womanspace cordially invites the public to celebrate the 8th year of Communities of Light in Mercer County at our annual Launch Event and Reception at Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Mansion in Princeton, on Wednesday, October 28. This is the second year that Governor Corzine is serving as Honorary Chair for the Womanspace Communities of Light™ campaign. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we hope many people will join Womanspace Event Chairs Kristin Marvin Keller and Christine Clayton; the Board of Directors; staff; event committee volunteers, and many more supporters at Drumthwacket. Please join us for a special program and ceremonial lighting that will serve as a powerful symbol of hope for all those who struggle with violence in their homes. The evening includes local entertainment, provided by an ensemble of 15 students from the Trenton Central High School Jazz Orchestra. Catering for this event is generously donated by McCaffrey’s Supermarkets. The program begins promptly at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, rain or shine. Admission and refreshments are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required: call Womanspace at 609-394-0136 to register to attend the Launch Event. Please RSVP by Friday, October 23. Communities of Light is an annual public awareness campaign and fundraiser designed to bring multiple NJ counties together to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault and services available to victims and survivors in their community. Several domestic violence agencies join with Womanspace in selling luminary kits (containing votive candles, bags & instructions) and then lighting the candles at dusk on a Sunday during the winter solstice, which this year is Sunday, December 13, 2009. Volunteers throughout the state will coordinate participation within their neighborhoods, businesses, faith-based and community organizations to illuminate the night and send the message that Peace Begins at Home. Womanspace’s environmentally-friendly luminary kits were designed by Compass Healthcare Communications and assembled by J. Knipper & Company. Additional corporate event sponsors include Verizon; PNC Bank; and the Times of Trenton. The $10 Luminary kits will be available for sale at the launch event, in over 18 retail locations throughout Mercer County in mid-November and through the volunteer efforts of over 65 neighborhood coordinators throughout Mercer County. Kits are also available at the Womanspace website: www.womanspace.org. All signage for the event was donated by Sign-a-Rama of East Windsor. Last year Womanspace served over 10,300 adults and children. 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; interested volunteers and supporters can contact Susan D. Klejst, Director of Development, at (609) 394-0136 or at sdk@womanspace.org. Information can also be found by visiting www.womanspace.org. If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, please call our 24-hour hotline at 609-394-9000 to speak with someone immediately. Our 2009 Honorary Chair:
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Download the corporate brochure, the sponsorship registration form, and Communities of Lights info here. |
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Beacon ~ $7,500
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Starlight ~ $5,000
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Illuminate ~ $2,500
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Candlelight ~ $1,000
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Twilight ~ $500
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Annual Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Annual Sponsorship includes participation in both the BBS Award Event and Communities of Light. |
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Legend: $15,000 and up
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$15,000 Add to cart |
Superstar: $12,000 to $14,999
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$12,000 Add to cart |
Celebrity: $10,000 to $11,999
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$10,000 Add to cart |
Luminary: $8,000 to $9,999
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$8,000 Add to cart |
- In addition to your sponsorship, there are other ways you can show your support:
- Encourage employees to adopt Communities of Light as their Holiday Giving program;
- Illuminate your corporate campus;
- Advertise your support through bill/statement inserts to customers;
- Publicize your support through company newsletter and employee communications;
- Display Communities of Light™ posters and sell luminary kits at your office location;
- Purchase kits as gifts for key customers and suppliers.
WOMANSPACE
Communities of Light
2010 Volunteer Opportunities
- Municipal Coordinator:
- Identify specific streets and areas in your municipality as focus points for luminary sales
- Work with coordinators to provide information and supplies for luminary sales
- Area and Street Coordinators:
- Organize 1 or more streets in your immediate neighborhood
- Distribute forms and collect orders
- Return orders and money to Municipal Coordinator or Womanspace
- Pick up and distribute kits for your area
- Retail Coordinators:
- Identify commercial/retail outlets in your municipality for luminary sales
- Contact and arrange for luminary sales in selected outlets
- Assist in the delivery of kits
- Organization Coordinators:
- Work with members of your neighborhood association, service organization, church, school or workplace to identify a specific area to display luminaries
- Distribute forms and collect orders and money
- Return orders and money to Municipal Coordinator or Womanspace
- Pick up kits and distribute for your area
- Distribution Volunteers:
- Pick up kits and deliver to neighborhoods and retail outlets
Please email saa@womanspace.org or call 609-394-0136 to volunteer.
Luminary Kits
Download the flyer of the 2009 Luminary Kit Locations:
Kits are $10 each and may be purchased at the following retailers in November 2010.
You may also purchase luminary kits online (for $10, plus $4 shipping & handling - 1st class postage).
Click the address links for Google Map directions:
- 2010 Retailers To Be Announced
Womanspace affirms its commitment to cultural competency. We recognize and value the ethnic,
religious and racial richness of our communities, and encourage mutual respect
and understanding among all people. True excellence in our organization and communities results from identifying,
serving and enlisting the participation of all people who represent this rich diversity.
Womanspace is a member of the New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women,
the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the National Coalition
to End Domestic Violence and is a United Way funded agency.