Health Awareness Network Connection: 2015

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

November is National Caregiver month

We join in recognizing and celebrating individuals who care for family members and friends by helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

Caregivers spend many hours per week providing care like driving to doctor, shopping, preparing meals, bill paying, bathing, grooming, dressing, housekeeping and administering medications. To some this may not seem like much however these small acts of kindness are a great way to show your love and support in a meaningful way.

We salute all caregivers!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

2015 Break the Silence Domestic Violence event

Thank you to all who came out to support our “Break the Silence” event in raising awareness in the fight against violence as well as to celebrate and give honor to our survivor for her courageous stance against violence. What a POWERFUL event!

Special thanks to our sponsor; to Dawn Kendrick for serving as emcee; to all those who participated on the program; to the first ladies and pastors for taking a stand against domestic violence, we are inspired by ALL of you; to Abigail Ministries, Genesis House Lorain County Battered Women’s Shelter, Legal Aid Society Elyria Office, Ohio Domestic Violence Network, and Robin C. Hill Counseling Services, for educating attendees and providing accessible resources within our community and to Genesis House for the “Silent Witness” display.

We were honored to present Patrolman Aaron Neff with the Commitment to Service Award for rendering service above and beyond for the protection of victims of domestic violence and Prosecutor Frank Carlson with the Scales of Justice Award for outstanding service to the administration of justice on behalf of victims of domestic
violence.

Everyone should have the right to live without physical, sexual, verbal, mental, or emotional violence or the fear of such abuse. Let’s vow to continue to stand in solidarity with domestic violence survivors and inspire action to stop the cycle of abuse.

Monday, October 19, 2015

2015 Cancer Survivors Luncheon

Thank you to all who attended our “Cancer Can’t Steal My Joy” cancer survivor’s luncheon. Special thanks to our program sponsor Carter Funeral Home; to those who donated items for door prizes; to Violinist Obed “Obie” Shelton for serving as emcee and setting the atmosphere; to all those who participated on the program; and to our vendors for showcasing their products and services. Your support is greatly appreciated. Best wishes for good health to our honorees. See you all next year!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Break the Silence Event

JOIN US!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month a time when we stand in solidarity with domestic violence survivors and advocates and inspire action to stop the cycle of abuse.

Domestic violence is a very serious health issue and the most preventable. This event is designed to help raise awareness in the fight against violence as well as to celebrate and give honor to those whose stance is to stop violence in homes.

Come out and show your support to this very serious matter.

All are asked to bring much needed cleaning supplies (window cleaner, toilet cleaner, pine sol, scrubbing bubbles, dish detergent, laundry detergent, fabric softener, swiffer floor cleaner, bleach, all purpose cleaner (409), mops, buckets, brooms, dish sponges, rubber gloves) to be given to Lorain County Safe Harbor /Genesis House Battered Women's Shelter.