Dear Friend,
Happy Pride Month!
It is as important as ever to fight for LGBTQ+ rights as community members and allies, particularly in the face of political attacks to strip trans people of their right to bodily autonomy and freedom, ban drag shows and other discriminatory acts.
This month, we commemorate and honor Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. POV closed to observe the holiday and we hope it was a day of joyful celebration for the Black community and allies.
In June we also recognize World Elder Abuse Day, Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Father's Day, among others. At POV, inclusion and acceptance are part of our core values. The work we do embraces and embodies these values. We will continue to work toward a more just, inclusive and peaceful world for all.
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of POV’s Executive Director/CEO Patti Giggans. Starting as a volunteer in 1981 and joining as staff in 1983, Patti has led the organization with tenacity, strength, and grace over the last four decades.
Under her leadership, POV has grown from a staff of seven to an agency of 70; moved locations several times; developed revolutionary intervention and prevention programming to meet community needs; maintained the longest running 24/7 emergency services hotline; founded Denim Day, the longest running sexual violence prevention education campaign; changed its name and rebranded, incorporating a new mission and vision; served over one million people and reached hundreds of millions through advocacy campaigns; influenced policy; changed hearts and minds and culture, and more!
Patti is a fierce advocate, an intersectional feminist, a warrior for peace, and staunchly dedicated to POV’s mission, staff, volunteers and survivors. Happy anniversary, Patti!
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2022 Annual Report
Our 2022 Annual Report is now live on our website. Check it out to see an overview of our year, featuring highlights and photos from our 50th anniversary in-person event, Denim Day 2022, and more!
Click Here to Read
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Become a Volunteer!
Peace Over Violence encourages caring, compassionate and committed individuals in LA County to become volunteer Violence Prevention Specialists (VPS) or Counselor Advocates.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live in LA County; community members from Metro LA or West San Gabriel Valley preferred
- Commit to provide service for a one-year period, beginning after the last training session
- Pass criminal background check
- Have reliable transportation, a valid Driver’s license, and proof of current / active insurance
INFO SESSION (optional): bit.ly/info-23
July 20 (in-person) | 6:00 - 7:30 pm
PROGRAM TRAINING DATES
Hybrid, Weekly: August 19 - September 23, 2023
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm (Zoom)
Saturdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (in-person)
In-person meetings will be at Peace Over Violence Metro Headquarters:
1541 Wilshire Blvd. 3rd Fl Los Angeles, CA 90017
DEADLINE TO APPLY: FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Visit our site at peaceoverviolence.org/volunteer to apply and learn more about the benefits and requirements for each individual program.
For additional questions, please contact [email protected]
No previous experience is required. Due to the monolingual populations we serve, bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish and/or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply.
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Michael Powers, POV’s original brand photographer
1961-2023
We recently lost a beloved member of the POV family. Michael Powers was part of the team (with Rebeca Mendes & Associates) that helped us change our name and develop our extraordinary photography-based brand in 2006. It was Michael who took our first portrait photos, and helped us establish our now recognized and revered brand. Following that introduction and infusion of his immense talent, he continued to volunteer for us over the years, taking honoree event photos, staff photos, creating videos and lending his creative genius to us in many ways, always with his compassionate eye on humanity.
Michael was an award winning commercial photographer, a devoted teacher, a lover of nature, a wonderful father and husband - and he always had time for POV. He loved POV and was committed to our mission and vision. He passed away from cancer quite suddenly in April at the age of sixty-two.
We are honoring Michael by naming the design space at our Metro Headquarters after him: The Michael Powers Photography and Design Studio. His memory lives on through those of us who knew him, and his spirit remains rooted in our brand.
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New Merch Alert!
In honor of all the moms and dads out there, we recently launched some new materials in our online shop. Check out our new MAMA OVER VIOLENCE crew sweatshirts and our DAD OVER VIOLENCE dad hats in our shop now! They are great gifts for yourself and others.
Visit our POV shop to buy now!
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By the National Museum of African American History & Culture at the Smithsonian’s collection
Join the museum’s Juneteenth celebration and collection and embrace the rich history of Freedom Day.
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BY Reece Rogers
Want to push back against attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.
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By Bonnie Garmus
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman.
PRESS
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POV is hiring!
Looking to join the team at Peace Over Violence? Apply today!
Open Positions:
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Support healing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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CONTACT
Metro Headquarters
1541 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.955.9090 office
213.955.9093 fax
213.785.2684 video
213.785.2749 video
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West San Gabriel Valley Center
892 N Fair Oaks Ave, Suite D
Pasadena, CA 91103
626.584.6191 office
626.584.6193 fax
626.243.7972 video
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