40 Years of Memories : 40th Anniversay : A Woman's Place

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1st Decade of Memories

Members of A Woman's Place present how the organization has helped their personal journey.

Members of A Woman's Place present how the organization has helped their personal journey.
Mary Jane Kirkpatrick (left) and Pat Groff wait for visitors at storefront center.

Mary Jane Kirkpatrick (left) and Pat Groff wait for visitors at storefront center.
Outside of the first drop-in counseling center for women, staff members Doris Payne, Beverly Frantz, Mary Jane Kirkpatrich, and Patricia Groff.

Outside of the first drop-in counseling center for women, staff members Doris Payne, Beverly Frantz, Mary Jane Kirkpatrich, and Patricia Groff.
Volunteers Deb Marquette and Doris Payne answer phone calls on the information and crisis line.

Volunteers Deb Marquette and Doris Payne answer phone calls on the information and crisis line.
An early fundraiser to support AWP - a Trivial Pursuit tournament!

An early fundraiser to support AWP - a Trivial Pursuit tournament!
Funding for AWP's first shelter is provided by Bucks county.

Funding for AWP's first shelter is provided by Bucks county.
The call for volunteers went out early in AWP's existence.

The call for volunteers went out early in AWP's existence.
Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown hosted a fundraiser for AWP, while proceeds from the Bucks County Playhouse's production of Pippin also supported the organization.

Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown hosted a fundraiser for AWP, while proceeds from the Bucks County Playhouse's production of Pippin also supported the organization.

2nd Decade of Memories

Shelter Renovation Planning.

Shelter Renovation Planning.
Volunteers discussing the future vision for A Woman's Place.

Volunteers discussing the future vision for A Woman's Place.
Survivor appreciation ceremony held by A Woman's Place.

Survivor appreciation ceremony held by A Woman's Place.
Domestic Violence advocates come together in Harrisburg.

Domestic Violence advocates come together in Harrisburg.
AWP advocates at the 1987 Annual Meeting.

AWP advocates at the 1987 Annual Meeting.
The 1987 Walk for Women on AWP's Day of Unity during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
AWP's thrift store, Full Circle, in Chalfont, PA.

AWP's thrift store, Full Circle, in Chalfont, PA.
A holiday card created by an AWP client's child.

A holiday card created by an AWP client's child.
The start of AWP's 1986 shelter expansion project.

The start of AWP's 1986 shelter expansion project.
Work on AWP's 1986 shelter expansion.

Work on AWP's 1986 shelter expansion.
News article celebrating the new capacity at AWP's expanded shelter.

News article celebrating the new capacity at AWP's expanded shelter.
Teens show support in the fight against domestic violence at AWP's Candlelight Vigil.

Teens show support in the fight against domestic violence at AWP's Candlelight Vigil.
The work of AWP volunteers is spotlighted in the news.

The work of AWP volunteers is spotlighted in the news.

3rd Decade of Memories

AWP volunteers in action.

AWP volunteers in action.
A Woman's Place staff in 1990.

A Woman's Place staff in 1990.
Tabling for A Woman's Place to spread awareness for domestic violence.

Tabling for A Woman's Place to spread awareness for domestic violence.
One of many volunteer appreciation socials held by A Woman's Place.

One of many volunteer appreciation socials held by A Woman's Place.
Advocates gather to raise awareness about DV.

Advocates gather to raise awareness about DV.
Volunteer recognition and annual meeting.

Volunteer recognition and annual meeting.
A Place at the Table at AWP's Candlelight Vigil honors those victims who are no longer wtih us.

A Place at the Table at AWP's Candlelight Vigil honors those victims who are no longer wtih us.
An AWP advocate organizes shelter donations.

An AWP advocate organizes shelter donations.
AWP's Candlelight Vigil in the news.

AWP's Candlelight Vigil in the news.
The program for AWP's 1999 Candlelight Vigil.

The program for AWP's 1999 Candlelight Vigil.
Teens host a dance marathon to raise awareness for domestic violence.

Teens host a dance marathon to raise awareness for domestic violence.
An outdoor Candlelight Vigil during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

An outdoor Candlelight Vigil during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

4th Decade of Memories

AWP staff is thankful.

AWP staff is thankful.
AWP was honored with the Susan G. Komen recognition award.

AWP was honored with the Susan G. Komen recognition award.
The Empowerment Project's "Lean In" Program.

The Empowerment Project's "Lean In" Program.
Executive Director, Ifeoma Aduba, speaks at the annual A Woman's Place appreciation breakfast.

Executive Director, Ifeoma Aduba, speaks at the annual A Woman's Place appreciation breakfast.
One of the many prizes won at A Woman's Place annual Coach Bag Bingo night.

One of the many prizes won at A Woman's Place annual Coach Bag Bingo night.
runBucks Mother's Day 10K to support A Woman's Place.

runBucks Mother's Day 10K to support A Woman's Place.
A Woman's Place annual Candlelight Vigil, held in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A Woman's Place annual Candlelight Vigil, held in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
A Woman's Place administrative office.

A Woman's Place administrative office.
Students at Barclay Elementary help run a donation drive for A Woman's Place.

Students at Barclay Elementary help run a donation drive for A Woman's Place.
Local celebrities Pat McClosky, John Ralston, David M. Hall, and Mayor Ron Strouse bartend at Celebrity Bartender fundraiser event.

Local celebrities Pat McClosky, John Ralston, David M. Hall, and Mayor Ron Strouse bartend at Celebrity Bartender fundraiser event.
Donors raise their glasses at AWP's 35th Anniversary Dinner.

Donors raise their glasses at AWP's 35th Anniversary Dinner.
One of the most anticipated fundraiser events run by A Woman's Place, Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy.

One of the most anticipated fundraiser events run by A Woman's Place, Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy.
Silent Auction contributions from local vendors at the annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy Gala.

Silent Auction contributions from local vendors at the annual Chocolate Lovers' Fantasy Gala.
Direct Service trainee's join the NO MORE campaign, advocating for Pennsylvania's Coalition Against Abuse.

Direct Service trainee's join the NO MORE campaign, advocating for Pennsylvania's Coalition Against Abuse.
Ann Ciliberto speaks at the kick-off of AWP's The Empowerment Project.

Ann Ciliberto speaks at the kick-off of AWP's The Empowerment Project.
Volunteer Grace Schmoyer, speaks to and educates Holicong Middle School students about domestic violence.

Volunteer Grace Schmoyer, speaks to and educates Holicong Middle School students about domestic violence.
Staff at A Woman's Place thrift store, In Full Swing.

Staff at A Woman's Place thrift store, In Full Swing.
Executive Director Ifeoma Aduba receives Community Leadership Award from the Bucks County NAACP.

Executive Director Ifeoma Aduba receives Community Leadership Award from the Bucks County NAACP.
Crafting Day at AWP's Peace Works Camp.

Crafting Day at AWP's Peace Works Camp.
Painting picture frames for healthy relationships at AWP's Peace Works Camp.

Painting picture frames for healthy relationships at AWP's Peace Works Camp.
Thank you cards created by campers who attended Peace Works Camp.

Thank you cards created by campers who attended Peace Works Camp.
A local business with their community collection for AWP's shelter residents.

A local business with their community collection for AWP's shelter residents.
Spend Smart, a teen community program for young women run by The Empowerment Project.

Spend Smart, a teen community program for young women run by The Empowerment Project.
A special "thank you" event for AWP volunteers, held to acknowledge their incredible contributions to the organization.

A special "thank you" event for AWP volunteers, held to acknowledge their incredible contributions to the organization.
Annual Breakfast & Community Recognition Ceremony keynote speaker, Alex Leone, with The Empowerment Project Director Ann Ciliberto.

Annual Breakfast & Community Recognition Ceremony keynote speaker, Alex Leone, with The Empowerment Project Director Ann Ciliberto.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an annual walk where male participants walk a mile in high heels to raise awareness about the causes and effects to men's violence against women.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an annual walk where male participants walk a mile in high heels to raise awareness about the causes and effects to men's violence against women.
Members of AWP's Thursday Night Ladies writing club having fun!

Members of AWP's Thursday Night Ladies writing club having fun!
AWP's thrift store, In Full Swing, Doylestown.

AWP's thrift store, In Full Swing, Doylestown.

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