Join HAVEN to kick off the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Sunday October 3rd, 2010

Bozeman Brewing Company (makers of Bozone beer)
504 N. Broadway

5:00pm-8:00pm

Bozeman Brewing Company will be donating 50 cents from every pint sold to HAVEN

Local DJ Missy O’Malley will be leading a rousing and exciting game of movie trivia.  We’ll be selling grilled kabobs outside
along with tasty baked goods.

This event is free but donations are welcomed. No RSVP neeeded.

Not only is the card easier to carry, it expedites the reporting process with law enforcement if the order has been violated.  Often a victim’s children or family members will be  included in an order of protection.  Victims may now distribute cards to employers, babysitters, daycares and schools so that all involved parties have access to the information in the order.

This is a very exciting time for domestic violence advocates in Montana. HAVEN’s Legal Advocate, Krystal Redmond-Sherrill says that it is “exciting to be the pioneer state with a tool combating domestic violence”.   The cards help law enforcement protect victims and make the process more seamless and easy for the victims.  We applaud the individuals involved in making these strides.

If you have a permanent order of protection in Montana, you may obtain a hope card online at http://www.doj.mt.gov/victims/hopecard/default.asp

Saturday September 25, 2010

Bogert Park, Bozeman

10k and 5k

9 years running! Trot along a scenic 10k or 5k course through Bozeman, MT. 5k runners may drop and do pushups before the race to deduct time from their run. Dogs welcome at the run! We have excellent prizes for people and pooches. Dress in purple to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.  All proceeds from the run benefit HAVEN’s victim services.

Where: Bogert Park, Bozeman

When: September 25, 2010
Push-ups begin at 8:30am, 5k starts at 9:00am, 10k at9:05am.

How: Registration is $25 per participant (includes t-shirt)

• Register online at www.active.com
• Download the Drop and Trot Registration form then return form and payment to Bozeman Running Company or send to HAVEN PO Box 752 Bozeman, MT 59771
• Pick up registration form at various local businesses

THANK YOU to this year’s amazing sponsors. We could not do this race without you!

Alpine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Big Sky Integrative Health

Bridger Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Great Northern Physical Therapy

Security Title Company

Tracy Fairbanks with Family Practice Associates

HAVEN participates in DVAM by Painting the Town Purple. For a few weeks in October, local supporting businesses use purple Christmas lights to decorate their windows. Many businesses use purple merchandise to create a themed window. By painting the town purple, we hope to raise awareness about domestic violence. Many other awareness raising events happen in October and HAVEN works with other organizations in Bozeman to plan and promote educational events for the community.

 HAVEN collaborates with police and other community responders in a group called the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT), a collaborative organization of multiple disciplines working to provide the best comprehensive services to victims in a seamless and easy process. This group includes representatives from HAVEN, Bozeman and Belgrade Police Departments, Sheriff’s Department, MSU VOICE Center, MSU Police Department, Sexual Assault Counseling Center, City and County Prosecutors, Hearts and Homes, Probation and Parole Department, and Victim Services.  Each member of this eclectic group brings a different perspective to the community approach to domestic violence. The monthly meetings help to encourage collaboration and communication across services.  

 DVRT is currently working to evaluate and possibly change  police protocol for police response to domestic violence calls, and to include a trained HAVEN advocate on the initial call to support a victim immediately after an incident of violence.

 Thank you to the local police departments and the members of DVRT for collaborating with HAVEN on this important community issue.

People often ask “what is a healthy relationship?” It’s almost laughable that I, a 22 year old, with all of one serious relationship under my belt should be the one teaching others about healthy relationships. However, being a firm believer in HAVEN’s values of an individual’s rights to self-determination and respect, I feel that even at a green age, I have the determination and zest needed to teach our youth about the subject. A healthy relationship is one built on respect for both partners, one where both individuals encourage each other to grow independently and together. This is what I tell my students and now offer to you.

In an attempt to not sound overly sentimental and clichéd, I am willing to brand my time with HAVEN as one of the best years of my life so far. Not only have I had the opportunity to work closely with Gallatin County’s amazing community, I have grown to know an organization that has a huge impact on so many individuals.

I understand all too well the human need to want everything to be simple and good, and domestic violence is an issue that often gets side swept due to its sheer ugliness and brutality. Domestic violence is a worldwide epidemic, one that affects even our community.  I know that the only way that we as a community can eradicate domestic and all violence is to not condone any. It is my personal philosophy that if you don’t say anything, you are accepting the violence and therefore speaking volumes in its favor. I might not be able to do much by myself, but we can. I encourage you to help HAVEN take on this problem in our community and help HAVEN make a bigger impact; in the words of Mahatma Ghandi “be the change you wish to see in the world,” and may that change you wish to see be respect for all. Thanks to everyone who has touched my life this year, I will forever and always look back fondly on my experience in Montana.
Peace and Love, Brit Meiers

“Hey, my name is Sam Averitt and I am currently a junior at Montana State University.  I am interning at HAVEN this summer for credit towards my degree in Community Health.  I am also an Army ROTC cadet and will be going back on active duty in 2012.  My time at HAVEN has been an eye-opening experience.  Every member of the HAVEN staff is a true professional and has done an amazing job of showing me the effects of domestic violence.  I know I have a lot more to learn but I have no doubt that with the guidance of the HAVEN staff my internship with be a very positive experience.”

“My name is Autumn Benedetti and I have been in Bozeman for 4 years.  I have my B.S. in Health and Human Development with an emphasis on Community Health.  I have volunteered for HAVEN since January, and am continuing my internship through the summer.  I have gained an immense amount of insight and knowledge regarding domestic violence, that I hope will help to further guide my work with crisis in the community.”

“My name is Sabrina Phillips. I am an undergraduate student at Saint Leo University focusing on earning my associate’s in Criminal Justice. I have a passion for helping others through non-profits. I enjoy my numerous volunteer positions with Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, traveling, and photography. I chose to intern with HAVEN because helping victims and survivors of domestic violence is about changing and saving lives through compassion and empowerment.”

Thank you to Doug Loneman Photography for all the wonderful images below.

We’d like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their help with Taste of HAVEN 2010:

SPONSORS

• First Interstate Bank
• Anderson ZurMuehlen
• The Bubba Fund
• Karem Law Firm
• JCCS
• Bozeman OB/GYN
• MY 103.5
• Classic Ink

CONTRIBUTORS

• Ace Automotive & Repair
• All About Nails
• Angler’s Haven Outfitters
• Aspire Salon
• Babcock and Miles, Ltd
• Doug Badenoch/The Wine Gallery
• Barnes & Noble
• Bay Bar and Grille
• Before & After
• Bikram Yoga
• Blackbird Café
• Bridger Creek Boys
• Burger Bobs
• Cashman Nursery
• Chico Resort & Hot Springs
• Chocolate Moose
• Country Bookshelf
• Dave’s Sushi
• The Dinner Biz
• Ellen Theater
• Emerson Grill
• Fairmont Hot Springs
• Bo and Sarah Ewald
• Family Christian Bookstore
• First Security Bank
• Fisher Blacksmithing
• Gallatin Gateway Inn
• Gallatin Valley Laundry
• Gallatin Valley Mall
• Gapwest Broadcasting
• Tiffany Hanson
• HAVEN Board of Directors
• Heebs East Main Grocery
• Insty Prints
• John Bozeman’s Bistro
• Just a Taste Catering
• Kenyon Noble
• Kleen King
• Knotty Wood Shop
• Colter Langan
• La Parilla
• Leaf and Bean
• Little Sherpa Java
• Doug Loneman
• McKenzie River Pizza
• Abby McMillen
• Museum of the Rockies
• Nova Café
• Oak Street Market
• Olivelle
• Missy O’Malley
• Over the Tapas
• Owenhouse Ace Hardware
• Pita Pit
• Planet Beach
• Pub 317
• Safelite Auto Glass
• Simkins-Hallin Lumber Co.
• Soby’s Café
• Justin Smith
• Static
• Tarantinos Pizza
• Tart
• Ted’s Montana Grill
• Three Rivers Horse Training
• Thriftway
• Tire Rama
• Penny Walker/Mary Kay Cosmetics
• White Chapel salon
• Xanterra Parks & Resorts
• Zone 4

COMMITTEE & BOARD

• Cheryl Anderson
• Betsy DeLeiris
• Ann DeOnis
• Susan Dickerson
• Diane Eagleson
• Tracy Fairbanks
• Angela Kujala
• Sharon Navas
• Jerie Roberts
• Martha Sellers
• Penny Walker

VOLUNTEERS

• Autumn Benedetti
• Jeff Brickman
• Debbie Catanzaro
• Cassie Colombo
• CJ Hadwin
• Becky Hill
• Kari King
• Julie Luce
• Jena Mathers
• Sabrina Phillips
• Molly Rivkin
• Chris Schmidt
• Wayne Sellers
• Patrick Sherrill
• Jonathan Wester
• Jeri Yinger
• Landon Zimmerman

For each donation, HAVEN will send a Mother’s Day card to your loved one to let them know you have made a donation in their name.

Mother’s Day Card 
Art on card by Yangyang Pan

To make a Mother’s Day donation, please send a check to:

HAVEN
PO Box 752
Bozeman, MT 59771

Please indicate whether you would like the card sent to you or directly to the honoree. If you would like HAVEN to send the card directly to your loved one, please include their name, address and an optional personal message.

For questions, please call 406.586.7689