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METRO Annual Fall Gala

"Shelter From the Storm"

 Metro Carnival Theme September 24, 2011 Harrah's Hotel New Orleans 228 Poydras Street New Orleans, La 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

The 2011 Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil in Honor of Victims & Survivors.

On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. The Vigil will be held at Kenner Heritage Hall, 20125 4th St. (on Williams Blvd. where it. meets the river).

The Greater New Orleans Corvette Club Presents:

On Saturday October 15, 2011 The Corvette Club presents their 20th Annual ExtraVetteGanza in Bayou Country Village in Slidell, La. The proceeds will be donated to our program.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The month of April has been designated Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. Our goal is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

Come join us at Macy's

Please come and join us at the Macy's located in Esplanade Mall for our Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Awareness Day on April 16, 2011, from 10-4:00pm.

Thank you to all!

Metro would like thank everyone who came to our 25th anniversary celebration/ luncheon. Thank you for all of the support and helping Metropolitan Center for Women & Children to prevent the cycle of domestic violence, through empowerment and transformation!

Fall Gala October 9

Preparations are underway for the Metropolitan Center for Women and Children's (METRO's) fall gala,  In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, METRO is hosting, "Jazzin' With Jeremy" at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.  This event will bring together community members and organization patrons for an evening of food, music, silent and live auctions, gourmet food and an open bar. Special guest, Dawn Brown will serve as our Master of Ceremonies.

Proceeds will benefit METRO, a non-profit organization that exists for survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. METRO provides a 24-hour crisis line, shelter, counseling, legal aid and advocacy services for individuals in the greater New Orleans area. METRO's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence and aid survivors of sexual assault through advocacy, intervention, and empowerment transformation.

Jeremy Davenport, Jazz musician, will highlight the evening's activities with a performance. Dance the night away for a great cause.  METRO's "Jazzin' With Jeremy" will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 from 7:00-10:00 PM at the Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70122.  Advance sale tickets are $100 and include live music, food, open bar and silent auction. Cocktail attire requested.  Tickets are on-sale now and may be purchased by calling 504-837-5400.

Media, for more event information, please contact:
Laura Vagianos, Publicity Chair
504-458-6673 (cell); lauravagianos@gmail.com

Annual Candlelight Vigil October 14

METRO's Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on October 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm. The vigil is usually held every year during October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those who didn't survive the cycle of violence that we work so hard to break and to celebrate those who have survived it. During the vigil we hear stories from people in the community who have not only survived domestic violence but triumphed over it. 

This year our Candlelight Vigil will be held at  Kenner Heritage Park, 2015  4thSt.  Kenner, LA.  This will be the second year in a row that the City of Kenner is hosting our vigil.

"Take a Stand to End Domestic Violence"

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and we invite you to join us to "Take a Stand to End Domestice Violence." The Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, United Way of St. Charles, St. John United Way and the Quality Inn Hotel in Laplace are hosting an event October 29th to raise awareness about this very important issue.

We will provide information on domestic violence, the forms of abuse, domestic violence myths, and the effects of domestic violence on children, families and survivors. Metropolitan Center for Women and Children's role in domestice violence prevention and services to domestic violence victims in the River Parish rgion will be explained.

Please join us in this informative presentation. We look forward to seeing you on October 29th at 8:30am at the Quality Inn Hotel in Laplace. This event is free.