Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society
2 Highland Park Way NE Airdrie, AB, Canada

Thank you every one who tuned in to #GivingTuesday we are so thankful we have the opportunity to help support these amazing local Airdrie programs! $2020 went t...o each of the five programs for a total of $10,100 Thank you to Community Links Airdrie Meals On Wheels Airdrie and District Victims Assistance Society Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie Airdrie Food Bank We would like to challenge any other businesses or individuals to help if they are able! #givingback #airdrie #love #teamdavis #supportlocal

We appreciate you Davis Chev!! Thank you so much for your support.

Thank you for being a part of our story and the stories of thousands of community members. You can support ADVAS at advas.ca/give

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We are grateful to be included in this list of incredible organizations. Thank you Rotary Club of Airdrie!

We are the call that people make when they need assistance, and ADVAS Advocates are assisting members of our community 24/7. But we can't do it alone. Please, be 1:1 this year. It costs $74 to fully support one case.... Donate now at http://advas.ca/give

The world didn't stop and neither did we. We are the call that people make when they need assistance, and ADVAS Advocates are assisting members of our community 24/7. But we can't do it alone. ... Please, be 1:1 this year. It costs $74 to fully support one case. Donate now at http://advas.ca/give

Thank you to those who reached out for help. Thank you to their friends and family who love and support people as they heal. Thank you ADVAS Advocates.... Thank you to the RCMP. Thank you to all who support ADVAS so that we can provide critical assistance. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve. We are proud of our team and our community.

Family Violence: How To Help #14: Donate. There are organizations in our community, like us here at ADVAS and the team at Community Links, that have been there for people who are the victims of domestic violence for decades. Supporting charities that are making real positive impacts for people who are the victims of domestic violence gives assurances that the programs and services people need will stay open.... November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here all month long. Please follow along, and share these posts so that those close to you can follow along, too.

Family Violence: How To Help #10: Acknowledge their bravery. Victims of domestic violence experience a range of emotions. It takes incredible courage and strength to come forward and talk about what they are experiencing. We acknowledge their bravery. We thank them.... And you should, too. November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here all month long. Please follow along, and share these posts so that those close to you can follow along, too.

Family Violence: How To Help #13: Get their consent. Unless you are calling for help because you have witnessed violence or know that a person is at risk of imminent harm, it is best and most helpful if you have consent before acting on someone's behalf. Don’t share their story, arrange supports, or make plans without their consent and/or their active involvement.... November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here all month long. Please follow along, and share these posts so that those close to you can follow along, too.

Family Violence: How To Help #9: Be patient. Pro Tip, your conversation will not go like this, Hey, are you being hurt at home?, Sure am, I’ll go get my things and move out., Cool., I know, right! For many reasons, ending domestic violence takes time. Your job as a caring support is to acknowledge the reasons why someone may stay in a dangerous situation. Look them up. Read about them. Watch a Ted Talk. Talk to someone who works in domestic violence recovery about the...m. This is important. There will be times when the very best and most helpful thing you can do is standby. Talk about work, the weather, recipes, or anything else. Stay in touch, and don’t force the person into a conversation about domestic violence. November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here all month long.

ADVAS Advocates assisted thousands of real people in our community last year. We care about each of them. They matter. And for the last 28 years, we have been there 24/7 to assist real people in our community.... We are the call that people make when assistance is needed, and ADVAS Advocates are assisting members of our community 24/7. But we can't do it alone. Please, be 1:1 this year. It costs $74 to fully support one case. Donate now at http://advas.ca/give

Statistics show that standing with a person who is the victim of a crime, and helping them to understand how the criminal justice system works with their case, results in an increased rate of successful prosecutions. We are proud to stand with people who are victims of crime, helping them to remain engaged with their case. But we can't do it alone. ... Please, be 1:1 this year. It costs $74 to fully support one case. Donate now at http://advas.ca/give

Family Violence: How To Help #8: Focus on the behaviour. While your instinct may be blurt out, What an _____!, it is best to keep opinions and commentary to yourself when you are talking with a person who is a victim of domestic violence. Focus on the behaviour, and not the perpetrator. It is not normal, and it’s not right, that you are being hurt in your own home. I am sorry that you have had to live through this, and I am thankful that you are talking to me about it. ... November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here all month long. Please follow along, and share these posts so that those close to you can follow along, too.

Family Violence: How To Help #12: Stay in contact. People who are victims of domestic violence are often isolated from friends and family. Be persistently encouraging to them. Stay in contact in the way that they feel is the best and safest way to maintain contact. Check-in regularly to remind them that you care, and to ensure that they are safe. November is Family Violence Prevention Month, and we will be sharing tips for how you can support your friends and loved ones here ...all month long. Please follow along, and share these posts so that those close to you can follow along, too.