Christmas is around the corner, and Santa Claus is coming to Speedway on December 3! Bring the kids and enjoy an all-you-can-eat full breakfast menu (pancakes included) at the Speedway Masonic Lodge #729 at 1620 N. Lynhurst Dr, Speedway, IN 46224, from 8:00am – 11:00am.

Price is adults/children over 10 - $7.00, children 6-10 - $3.00, children 5 and under eat free. Pictures will be available at $7.00 per 4x6 with electronic copy so you can re-print as many as you want. Please RSVP to SW@speedwaylodge.org or 317-402-3213. All proceeds to benefit Beacon of Hope. Come be merry with us and help stop domestic violence!

The 5th annual “Handbags for Hope” Purse Auction and Luncheon was held on Saturday, November 12, at The Country Club of Indianapolis. The sold-out event had 150 people in attendance for entertainment, food, testimonials, and purses! The emcee for the event was Kjerstin Ramsing of Fox 59 TV, and we thank her for doing a great job for us. We were especially fortunate to enjoy a nationally acclaimed singer, Brenda Williams, as she performed for us. We were privileged to hear from two of our clients who are getting their lives back together, and were especially moved to hear from an 11-year-old girl about how Beacon of Hope has helped her and her mother heal. Our goal is to sustain a transitional housing unit where we can offer families a longer stay to make real changes in their lives and develop independence.

The real fun started with our wonderful male models that showed us 85 purses during the live auction. These models were: Greg Browning of 104.5 WJJK Radio; Kurt Wallace of 88.3 Shine.FM Radio; Rick Proctor, President, West Side Chamber of Commerce; Andy Harris, Wayne Township Trustee; and Ryan Eagle, Shon Hough, Jason Kean, and Scott Williams and Dave Jackson of the Wayne Township Fire Department. Our top selling purse went for $450 and was donated by a local female celebrity. We had 30 purses bid on in the silent action.

All in all, a wonderful time was had and Beacon of Hope raised money toward achieving our goals. Special thanks to our sponsors: Gold - SPG Graphics and Romar Concepts, Inc., Silver - Kevin and Maggie Smith and White Oak Construction, Bronze - US Water Systems.com, and Leffler Industrial Tire and Track.

Our 6th Live and Silent Purse Auction is scheduled for November 10, 2012.

Beacon of Hope held a wonderful, relaxing Pampering Night on Friday, October 7, at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel. The sold – out event provided 45 vendor locations for the 80 lucky ladies in attendance. Services offered included chair massages, mini-manicures, hairstyling, make-up, eyebrow waxing, eyebrow threading, yoga, jewelry-making, scrapbooking, and other fun activities. It was pretty much a little bit of heaven for those who were pampered and the women came out feeling refreshed and relaxed.

A candlelight vigil was observed to honor those who lost their lives to domestic violence in Indiana during the period from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. One of our guest speakers was a woman who lost her daughter to domestic violence at the age of 18. For our event, we raised $2500 to help us support the women and children who are victims of this tragic violence and to continue fighting for an end to it.

Beacon of Hope Executive Director Terry Moore was a guest speaker at the Midwest Women’s Conference Sept. 23-24, 2011. The conference, which was in Indianapolis, was attended by churches from throughout the Midwest. They raised more than $1,500 for Beacon of Hope.

Beacon of Hope has received a $2000 grant from Sally Beauty Care for the second year in a row. These funds will enable Beacon of Hope to move forward in their work to assist those affected by domestic violence.

LADIES, leave your stress behind and join us for an evening of pampering.  First, we will be remembering those who have lost their lives to domestic violence during the past year with a candlelight vigil.  Afterwards there will be time for pampering and fellowship.  Lots of stations to choose from - chair massages, mini-manicures, makeovers, hairstyling by Tyler Mason, stylists for the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders, eyebrow waxing, laughter yoga,  jewelry-making, yoga, emotional tapping stress techniques, scrapbooking, etc. Added to the event this year: Kiss a card and find out what your true personality says about you.

 

Attire is very casual – wear your comfy clothes.

Tickets are $40 per person which includes access to all pampering stations, door prize entry and dessert assortment.  Tickets for this event sell out quickly.  Purchase your ticket TODAY by calling 317-731-6131 or email beaconofhopecenter@yahoo.com.

Beacon of Hope held our annual “Cruise and Shine” Charity Car Show on Saturday, August 13, at the Sonic Drive-In parking lot in Avon. 38 classic cars and over 100 spectators joined us for a few hours of sunshine and fun. The first 25 car owners received goodie bags, dash plaques and a t-shirt. Plaques were awarded in the following categories: Best Paint, Best Detail, Best Interior, Most Unique, Best Import, Kid’s Choice and Best of Show.

Troy Hanna from T- Bone Disc Jockey, livened up the festivities for everyone. Some money was also raised through a fun hula hoop contest. Our staff and Board of Directors spoke throughout the event about the importance of raising public awareness of domestic violence.

Thanks to Sonic for providing our venue, to Troy for providing the music and to all those who participated in making our event a successful one.

Beacon of Hope marked our 2nd Anniversary by holding a VIP Celebration at the County Club of Indianapolis on August 2, 2011. There were more than 70 people attending to share in the evening of gratitude and hope as we looked back over the progress of the past 2 years and the goals for the future.

Terry Moore, our Executive Director thanked all in attendance for their physical, financial, and spiritual support. Denise Abrell, our Board Chairman also shared her thanks.

Erica, one of the women we serve, told us about the difference that Beacon of Hope has made in her life. Not only did she escape a potentially fatal situation, but she has continued to grow in self-confidence and self-sufficiency with the support she has received here.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the room when Kim Roome spoke about the murder of her beautiful daughter Kelly, in 2009, after escalating domestic violence. Kim was so courageous to share her pain to inspire all of us to continue to work even harder for our cause. Here’s to a 3rd year of awesome victories over domestic violence.

It will be an exciting day for Beacon of Hope as we watch classic cars come from all over to spend the day with us.  Our event will be held at the Sonic Drive-In in Avon, Indiana on August 13th from 11am to 3pm.  Entry for cars will be $20 if pre-registered by August 12th and $25 the day of the show.  Participants may register by calling the Center at (317)731-6131 or via email at beaconofhopecenter@yahoo.com.

On May 29, 2011 local church leaders attended our first Pastor's Breakfast so that we could introduce them to Beacon of Hope and learn more about our mission.  Terry Moore, our Executive Director shared the mission and vision of transitional housing for domestic violence victims and how she would like to see all local churches offering support for what we are doing.  Our on-site Therapist shared how our group counseling and individual sessions are breaking the chains of domestic violence.  Our Victim Advocate shared about the warning signs of domestic violence and the signs and symptoms people need to be aware of.

Thank you to our sponsors for their donations: Lakeview Church, Cracker Barrel, Qdoba, Chick-Fil-A, McAllister's Deli and Starbucks.

A wonderful time was had by all, and money was raised for Beacon of Hope at our 3rd annual winter fundraising event called Evening of Hope & All that Jazz.  The even was held on Saturday, March 5th, at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel and included silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and dancing to a live 18-piece big band, "Swing Shift Indy."  There were 125 in attendance and $18,000 was raised for our cause.

Thank you to the following sponsors:

Beacon Sponsor - SPG Graphics
Lantern Sponsor - Advantage Solutions Healthcare

Beacon of Hope held a Mother/Daughter/Grandmother tea on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Country Club of Indianapolis with 85 in attendance. A buffet of various hot and cold teas, finger sandwiches, and assorted desserts was enjoyed by all. Our Executive Director, Terry Moore did a beautiful speech titled “She’s A Butterfly” from one of Martina McBride’s songs. In Terry’s speech, she shared with the audience how Beacon of Hope continues to help women learn to fly and break the chains of domestic violence that keeps them on the ground. The highlight of the afternoon was a fashion show presented by Old Navy with 18 children and young adults modeling the latest spring fashions. This was followed by our lovely women modeling spring fashions from Christopher and Banks. A great time was had by all and it was so nice to see generations of women together to raise money for a great cause. Beacon of Hope raised $1200.00 with all proceeds going to Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc.

On September 15, 2010, 1,746 out of 1,920, or 91%, of identified local domestic violence programs in the United States and territories participated in the 2010 National Census of Domestic Violence Services. The following figures represent the information provided by 1,746 participating programs about services provided during the 24-hour survey period.

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Our Pampering for a Purpose Night held on October 22nd was a great success and another sold out event. The first half of the night was to honor the 53 women, men and children whose lost their lives to domestic violence from June 1, 2009 to July 30, 2010 with a candlelight vigil. Terry Moore, Executive Director shared about the statistics, the warning signs and what the communities can do to help stop domestic violence in its tracks. One of the Mothers who lost her daughter at age 19 to domestic violence pleaded with everyone if they see strange behavior not to ignore it. Our guests spent the rest of the evening going to different pampering stations of their choice. We heard nothing but positive feedback from this night. Beacon of Hope raised $ 1,858.00 from this event.

Thank you to those who attended. Keep checking back for the annoucement of our next one.

Thank you to those who attended our 1st Community Night Out Against Domestic Violence on October 12th. It was an amazing night of awareness on what is going on in our community and surrounding areas. Everyone who attended learned that domestic violence is 100% preventable but everyone has to take ownership of this issue and decide what they can do for Beacon of Hope in their daily lives to help confront and combat domestic violence. We had 85 people in attendance with (8) Police Officers coming out to support us. Among the speakers was Dawn Brumley, Mother of Brittany March who was murdered on December 10, 2009 at age 18. Dawn pleaded with the community to look for the warning signs before it is too late. The evening ended with a candlelight vigil for the 63 women, men and children who lost their lives from June 1, 2009 to July 30th, 2010.

WITH LOCAL MALE CELEBRITIES

Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc. will hold its 4th Annual Live & Silent Purse Auction and Luncheon, “Handbags for Hope” on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person or sponsored tables of 10 are $ 350.00. Our event will be held at the Country Club of Indianapolis, located at 2801 Country Club Road, Indianapolis, IN 46234. Ages 8 and up are invited to attend.

This year our event has more highlights then ever, including a silent auction with cute purses for all ages, several celebrity purses and our local male celebrities will be back by popular demand. Among the models will be; Kevin Gregory from Channel 6, Rafael Sanchez from Channel 6, JD Cannon from WFMS radio station, Lou Harry from Indianapolis Business Journal. With them will be Andy Harris, Director of Neighborhoods for Mayor Ballard and our (4) Wayne Township Firemen. Our Emcee for this event will be Joanna Massee from Channel 6. We will offer a full plated lunch with a yummy dessert. Our event will have (8) power of image banners of women and men who lost their lives to domestic violence sponsored by Domestic Violence Network.

Participants are asked to please bring ONE new or gently used purse generously filled with common items women in the audience use everyday, (ex: gift cards, lotion, makeup, perfume, candles, nail polish, books, chocolate and Christmas decorations). Other attendees will be bidding on your purse – but the contents should be a surprise! Please make sure all items are inside your purse and not visible from the outside. The purses will be placed on display for the participants to view before the live auction begins. Please limit purses to (1) per person. We will have door prizes and other surprises for our guests. Registration for purses will begin at 11 a.m. and will end at 11:50 a.m. We suggest you arrive no later then 11:10 a.m. to register your purse.

We only have 60 seats left, please contact our center today to register. We accept MasterCard, Visa and personal checks. Our business # is 731-6131. When this becomes a sold out event, we will place the announcement on our news page.

If your company would like to sponsor our event, please contact our center for sponsorship packages. If you cannot make our event and would like to donate a purse (must be new and items already placed in the purse), please contact our center. If you are a vendor and would like to donate items to fill the purses, please call us. To send a monetary donation, please mail it to P.O. Box 34318, Indianapolis, IN 46234.

“United We Stand to End the Cycle of Domestic Violence”

Back by popular demand with more stations for your pampering pleasure! Join us for a candlelight vigil to remember those who lost their life to domestic violence from July of 2009 to June of 2010. We will have mini massages, manicures/paraffin dipping, eye brow waxing and arching, vita flex balancing, mini facials, makeovers, jewelry station, scrapbooking station, dessert bar and...don’t forget...DOOR PRIZES!

Please WEAR your “comfy” clothes - attire is casual.

Tickets are $35 per person (adults only please). Your ticket includes access to all pampering stations, door prize entry and dessert assortment. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc to help end the cycle of domestic violence and abuse.

Tickets are limited, so purchase yours TODAY! To purchase tickets please contact beaconofhopecenter@yahoo.com or call (317) 731-6131. (Mastercard and Visa accepted.)

-OR

Send check or money order to:

BOH Pampering for a Purpose
P.O. Box 34318 • Indianapolis, IN 46234

Please include the number of tickets you are requesting as well as the name(s), address(s), phone #(s) and e-mail(s) of each person. Make all checks payable to: Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc.

Check out our events page for more info

Beacon of Hope presents their 4th Live/Silent Purse Auction to be held on November 13, 2010. The event will be held at The Country Club of Indianapolis, 2801 Country Club Road. Back by popular demand will be our local TV and radio male celebrities modeling our purses for us. Returning for their second year is Rafael Sandchez from WRTV and JD Cannon from WFMS. We have other local male celebrities but we are not ready to reveal the names.

Tickets are now on sale at $ 35.00 per person or sponsored tables of 8 is $ 280.00. (more details to follow)

LIMITED SEATING IS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 731-6131 TO REGISTER

It was an exciting day for Beacon of Hope as we watched cars come from all over. We did not know what to expect being our 1st car show and we were excited to see all the classic cars come out on a beautiful afternoon. The voting ballots for the cars came from the public and the chosen cars were presented with 12 different awards including farthest traveled which was 2 1/2 hours. Beacon of Hope also gave out goodie bags to the car owners with the help of local merchants including our personally designed T-shirts.

Our Executive Director, Terry Moore shared with the public how very important it is for everyone to become united to end domestic violence in our communities. She shared with the public that we have an epidemic on our hands and it is out of control.

Picture of our event are now available here.

Beacon of Hope would like to thank the following sponsors in making our 1st car show a success.

• Sonic Drive-In > Avon, Indiana
• UBW #933
• Complete Hydraulics Services and Sales
• Papa John's
• O'Reilly Auto Parts
• Auto Zone
• Qdoba Mexican Grill
• Minutemen Press
• Simon Property Group
• Covey Family
• Westgate Chrysler Jeep

Looking for women, men, children and family pets to walk in a mile parade on September 18th. You have your choice of either Speedway Parade in Speedway Indiana, or Clermont Old Fashioned Days. The line-up time for Speedway is 10:00, the line-up time for Clermont is 10:30. For more information, please contact our center at 731-6131.

Beacon of Hope will hold their 1st Annual Charity Golf Outing on July 23rd, 2010 at the West Chase Golf Course in Brownsburg, Indiana. The cost of $ 95 per golfer includes; 18 holes of golf, golf cart, sleeves of golf balls, prizes and a catered dinner. Terry Moore, Executive Director for Beacon of Hope will join everyone after golf to share about the history, progress and how the community can get involved. To sponsor the event, please contact our business office at 731-6131.

Beacon of Hope will hold their 1st Car Show on August 28th from 11 am to 4 pm at the Sonic Drive-In at the corner of Raceway Road and US Hwy 36 in Avon, Indiana. Come and see the beautiful cars while enjoying music. No admission fee but feel free to make a donation to help us end the cycle of domestic violence in our community. To register your car, the fee is $20.00 per car by August 20th. After August 20th or on the day of the event the registration fee will be $25.00 per car.

Research studies show, 25% of women coming to the shelters are reporting their abuser has either threatened, injured or killed their family pet. Victims of family violence know that an abuser will direct his/her anger at pets because they are more vulnerable and it is another method used to control the primary victim. This is a major barrier for victims to escape the violence. Domestic violence shelters accept women and children, but they do not accept pets unless they are service animals.

We have began the interviewing process for interested foster pet families. Beacon of Hope Center for Women is committed to supporting the needs of Women and Children who have been affected by violence. The Foster Pet Program consists of volunteer host families who agree to temporarily house pets while their family is getting to safety and the help they need. We are also looking for Volunteers to transport the animal from a safe location to a location to meet with our Foster Pet Service Coordinator so she can transport the pet to the foster family. Please call our office at 731-6131. Beacon of Hope is collaborating with Legacy House on the Eastside of Indianapolis to protect the innocent animals.

Please view our flyer:

Terry Moore, Executive Director spoke at the Beth Moore simulcast hosted by Clermont Christian Church Women's Ministrey with an attendance of over 200 women. Clermont chose Beacon of Hope to receive a portion of proceeds from the event. The donation will help move our process along to help women, children and the family pet suffering from domestic violence and abuse.

Beacon of Hope is compiling a list of families interested in fostering a victim's animal or animals on a temporary basis while the woman is getting the help she needs. This is a big need and we are asking all animal lovers to come forward and help us. Please contact our Business Office at 731-6131 between 9 am and 4 pm.

Beacon of Hope will hold their 3rd Pampering for a Purpose Night on June 4th, 2010.

Our last 2 Pampering for a Purpose nights has sold out in a matter of weeks.

Beacon of Hope held their 2nd Annual Hawaiian Beach Party on April 24, 2010. The festivities for the evening included an Hawaiian Buffet, Silent, Super Silent, Live Auction, Bidding Frenzy and a specially designed fund-a-need targeting two specific areas that some women cannot afford; emergency housing and individual counseling. The results from our fund-A-need exceeded our expectations and we reached our goals.

Terry Moore, Executive Director said "Everyone who came to the event left feeling inspired and more aware of how much domestic violence is out there in the community". We have received numerous calls from the guests who are on board to help us move our future goal along by opening a 24 hour emergency shelter. Many of our guests never knew about us until someone invited them to come. This was the exciting part for me because we were able to make more people aware of our mission and form new partnerships.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generosity .

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Beacon of Hope will host their 2nd Annual Hawaiian Beach Party on April 24, 2010 at the Indy West Conference Center, 400 N. High School Road from 6 pm to 11:30 pm.  The event will feature a Hawaiian buffet, silent and live auction, bidding frenzy, and live entertainment featuring, The Screaming Martinis band.  We are asking everyone to come in appropriate Hawaiian attire to make this evening a fun filled event.  Our guest speaker for the event is Linda Majors, Executive Director of  Domestic Violence Affairs.  Linda has been a huge support to Beacon of Hope since inception.  Our live auction will consist of Indianapolis Colts autographed memborilla; an item from Sarah Fisher racing team; an item from Penske racing; a once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive a racecar around the Indianapolis Speedway, Disney Tickets (4 hopper park passes), local hotel getaways and much more!!!!  All proceeds go to Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc. to help end the cycle of domestic violence and abuse.

Ticket prices are $ 35.00 individual  /  $ 70 per couple  / $ 280.00 for table of 8

To order tickets, please call our business office at 731-6131 or 201-8389.  Tickets will not be sold at door.

Beacon of Hope was invited to be the (take out) guest speaker at Bethel United Methodist Church for both of their services to make the congregation  aware of domestic violence abuse going on in their community.  Terry Moore, Executive Director shared how domestic violence is everywhere and even in the churches.  She shared about the statistics of domestic violence and how it is affecting 1 in every 4 women, 1 in every 3 teens, and how the family pets are targets for the abuser in threat to the woman.  She also shared Beacon of Hope's goals and visions with the congregation.  In both services, there was an opportunity to pass the plate for an offering to Beacon of Hope.

WHAT:  Our 3^rd Live Purse Auction tickets are available but with limited seating.

WHEN:  November 14, 2009

TIME:    11 am to 3 pm (purse registration begins at 11:00 and ends at 11:50 am

WHERE:  Country Club of Indianapolis, 2801 Country Club Road

HIGHLIGHTS:  Live/Silent Purse Auction, full plated lunch, door prizes, and other surprises, video of the inside of Beacon of Hope Center

NEW:  Our male models showing off the beautiful purses are; Paul Poteet, WZPL, JD Cannon, WFMS, Zach Myers, Fox 59, Rafael Sanchez, Channel 6, Brian Clause, Director of Indianapolis Criminal Justice Institute, and (4) Wayne Township Firefighters.

NEW:  Silent auction with over 30 purses to choose from

 

The ticket prices are $ 35.00 per person before November 1^st, after November 1^st, $40.00.  Ages 8 and up are invited to attend.

 

All proceeds go to Beacon of Hope Center for Women to help end the cycle of domestic violence and abuse.

 

IN THE COMMUNITY:

 

Chapel Rock Christian Church has chosen Beacon of Hope for the second year in a row to be the recipient at their Christmas Tea mission’s contribution on December 9, 2009.

 

PROGRESS:

 

Since opening our doors on July 27, 2009, we have received over 90 crisis and resource calls, placed 23 women into shelters, assisted with getting 8 family pets into safety, hosted 3 group counseling nights, have had the honor of being the guest speaker at 10 speaking engagements in the community, signed up over 20 new volunteers and hosted our first “Pampering for a Purpose night on October 9, 2009 with over 65 in attendance.  Our next Pampering Night is scheduled for January 22, 2010. 

ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, WE WILL HOST OUR FIRST SUPPORT GROUP COUNSELING NIGHT AT OUR CENTER.  CUMMINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WILL BE THERE TO HELP WOMEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.  SURVIVORS ARE WELCOMED TO TELL THEIR STORIES TO HELP OTHER WOMEN.  THE TIME FOR THE SUPPORT GROUP IS 6:00 P.M.  PLEASE CALL OUR CENTER AT 731-6131 TO SIGN UP IF INTERESTED.

AFTER THE OPENING OF BEACON OF HOPE CENTER FOR WOMEN ON JULY 27TH, WE HAVE RECEIVED MORE THAN 150 CALLS.  WITHIN THE FIRST 3 DAYS OF OPENING, WE RECEIVED OVER 27 CRISIS AND RESOURCE CALLS FROM ALL OVER THE CITY.  BEACON OF HOPE ASSISTED IN HELPING 8 WOMEN FIND SHELTER THE FIRST WEEK.  AT LEAST 12 OF THE CALLS WERE WOMEN NEEDING SHELTER ON THE WEST SIDE.   OTHER PHONE CALLS CONSISTED OF VOLUNTEERING, DONATIONS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, MEDIA, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, ETC.  WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR OUR OPENING BEING A SUCCESS.

Purse Auction tickets now on sale, please contact Beacon of Hope at 731-6131.  Cash, personal checks, mastercard, visa and discover will be accepted.

The Beacon of Hope Center for Women President, Terry Moore had the amazing opportunity to visit the WCBK studio for the chance to be interviewed about the Becon of Hope Support Center opening soon. It was an exciting way to help get the word out about the services provided by Beacon of Hope.

The Beacon of Hope Center for Women Suppor Center is scheduled to open later this month. Operating initially as a call center, we will work with victims, shelters, police and other private and public agencies to advise and assist those seeking to escape and recover from their situations. We have partnered with Cummins Behavioral Health to provide group and individual counseling. Our goal is to offer a wide range of support, including emergency clothing, food, transportation, and other essentials of life, help with children, and shelter for family pets. We will also be offering life skills training at our Center and assist with job placement.

Don't forget the Beacon of Hope Center for Women 3rd Live Purse Auction and Luncheon is coming and tickets will go on sale on August 17, 2009. You don't want to miss this event. Seating is limited, so be sure to check our events page for details on how to obtain your tickets.

On July 2nd, our President spoke at a Domestic Violence Rally with the theme "Enough is Enough". At the Rally, names were called off who recently lost their lives to domestic violence. Shelter Providers shared their views on how to end this horrible cycle that is affecting our city. As the Rally was in progress, a woman had been shot on the Eastside of Indianapolis. Enough is Enough!!.

Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc. will open its new Center on July 27, 2009 as a Domestic Violence Support Center. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 8:00 am. with State Representative Phil Hinkle and Senator Mike Delph as our guest speakers. At 9:00 am, the Ribbon will be cut and Beacon of Hope will begin serving women and children suffering from domestic violence in the community as well as surrounding areas. Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Inc., plans to be a liaison for other shelter providers throughout the Indiana area. During the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, an organization from Chicago will be presenting Beacon of Hope with purses and items from celebrities across the country to give to each woman who walks through the door on her way to healing.

According to a recent study, the domestic violence rate has jumped 13% over last year.

The President of Beacon of Hope Center for Women, Terry Moore, has been invited to be a guest speaker for Domestic Violence on Channel 8. Terry will be making her appearence some time this summer. Check back for more details.

From: Terry Moore, President

Our premiere event before opening our Domestic Violence Support Center this summer was a huge success with approximately 200 people in attendance. We had Sarah Fisher, our guest celebrity sharing her views about Domestic Violence abuse, beautiful beach decorations, a buffet, silent and live auctions, bidding frenzy from local merchants, a fund-a -need for specific areas Beacon of Hope is targeting and a sensational band, The Screaming Martinis for our entertainment.

We would like to thank the following Sponsors in helping make our event a success.

• Young Living Oils
• Radiology Associates of Indiana
• Genung Company
• Veterans Computer Solutions
• LP Photos
• Metro Printing

This event will be an annual event for Beacon of Hope. I hope you can join us next time. Our event will be in March of 2010.

Sarah Fisher of the Indy Racing League will be making a guest appearance at our Hawaiian Beach Party! We have also released a sneak peek list of a few of our Live and Silent Auction items. The party is scheduled for March 21, 2009 and tickets are now available. Visit our events page for more details. This is an event you do not want to miss!

Beacon of Hope is hosting a Hawaiian Beach Party at the Radisson Hotel in Indianapolis on March 21, 2009. The party will feature a buffet, live music by The Screaming Martinis' as well as a Live and Silent Auctions. Check out our events page for all the details. Be sure to get your tickets early for a discount! We'll see you there!

Beacon of Hope has been informed by a local church, we have been chosen to be a recipient for a donation to help us open our Center. Our President will be attending a Women's Tea on December 10th to accept the donation.

Our President was invited to be a guest speaker for a live radio talk show, XRB 1610 to share her views and concerns about domestic violence abuse. She was invited back in January of 2009 to be their guest to share about our progress and our upcoming event in March.