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E-Newsletter Thanksgiving 2006
Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friends,



We here at Break the Cycle have a lot to be thankful for.
As our programs continue to grow, so has the number of
wonderful supporters and advocates for young people that
help make Break the Cycle’s efforts a success.


This year Break the Cycle is especially thankful for the
generosity and support of nearly 200 volunteers and interns
who have helped with everything from community outreach to
administrative support, and from pro bono legal assistance
to fundraising.



Each one of our volunteers brings his or her personal passion,
commitment and reason for joining us. Recently, we conducted
a survey where volunteers had the opportunity to share why
they dedicate their time and talents to Break the Cycle. Here
is some of what they had to say:



“I feel very strongly that the cycle of abuse can be stopped
before it starts…by speaking to young people.”



“I wanted to better serve the community and Break the Cycle is
a very important organization dedicated to helping youth break
free from domestic violence.”



“I really believe in reaching out to young adults. BTC has found
a great way to address domestic violence in the community… they
give young victims a safe place to find assistance to begin to
live lives free of fear.”



We look forward to continuing to engage volunteers in new and
rewarding ways. We’re enhancing opportunities for volunteers
to participate outside of business hours and regardless of geographic
location. I invite all of you to contact us at
volunteer@breakthecycle.org
to learn how you can get involved.



Happy Holidays,


Jessica
“Commitment to Strength”
Jewelry designer Jennifer Leitzes has created the “Commitment to Strength” charm
to help raise funds and awareness to end domestic violence.



Each hand-crafted piece hangs from a matching chain and is engraved with the words
justice, strength, hope, dignity and respect. The piece is available in silver and
yellow, white or rose gold.



Buy the “Commitment to Strength” necklace as a special gift for
yourself or someone you love.



30% of each charm sold will directly benefit Break the Cycle.
Bi-coastal Latino Public Education Campaign
This winter, Break the Cycle is launching a bi-coastal Latino public education campaign.
We will create a broad-based outreach and education campaign for the prevention of
domestic violence among Latino youth living in the County of Los Angeles and the
District of Columbia.



In Los Angeles County Latinos represent 60% of the under-18 population and in Washington,
DC Latinos represent 25% of the under-18 population. Latino youth face additional hurdles
in accessing domestic violence services such as:

  • limited English proficiency
  • cultural barriers
  • fear of law enforcement and deportation
  • discrimination

Through this campaign, Break the Cycle hopes to educate and motivate Latino youth to better understand
the domestic violence resources available within their communities and to take action to prevent the
onset of abusive relationships.



We will partner with organizations such as El Nido
in Los Angeles, CA and La Clinica del Pueblo in
Washington, D.C. among others. These organizations will advise us in the education
campaign and will help us distribute campaign materials to the youth they serve.
Collaborations such as these always help us to better engage the community in our
efforts against teen dating violence.
Shopping Made Easy… and Charitable!
Join Break the Cycle this holiday season by participating in our 2006
Holiday Online Auction! Bid on items from our generous donors, including
The Container Store, Dreamworks Animation, New Line Home Entertainment,
Universal Studios Hollywood, Regal Cinemas and many more! The holiday
auction is just one more way that you can partner with Break the Cycle
and help prevent and end domestic and dating violence.
Some of the items being auctioned include a Lord of the Rings
DVD set, an autographed Over the Hedge lithograph, a griddler
from Cuisinart, Los Angeles Dodgers tickets, Beanie Babies and much more!



All the money that this auction raises goes to support our programs, so bid away!



The items will be posted on eBay under the seller
name “supportbreakthecycle.” To find our auction, just enter “Break
the Cycle” in the eBay search field and you’ll be directed to our items! Break the Cycle will even gift wrap your purchases
unless you request otherwise. So give to Break the Cycle by shopping at our 2006
Holiday Online Auction!


Give Double with iGive.com Now you can support Break the Cycle by shopping with iGive.com!
It’s simple. Just select Break the Cycle, Inc. as your charity of choice,
then shop at any of the 400+ popular stores online at iGive.com.



You can find great deals on items from popular vendors like Crate and Barrel,
Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, Toys ‘R Us and iTunes.



Each company donates a designated percentage of everything you buy to Break
the Cycle with no additional costs. The first time you purchase on iGive.com
an additional five dollars will be donated to Break the Cycle. So, shop with iGive.com
this holiday season, and each gift will give even more!