Author Archives: mcedv

Family Crisis Services is hiring

Posted on April 27, 2012 by mcedv

Outreach Advocate position open for our Portland Outreach Office. This full time position provides information, support, advocacy, referral, and community education.  Requires sensitivity, experience with domestic violence issues, written/verbal communication skills, flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, organizational skills, ability to … Continue reading →

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Click here for New Public Service Announcement from Governor LePage Inviting Men to Take a Stand Against Domestic and Dating Violence

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mcedv

Please click the above text to access the link to view this PSA. http://vimeo.com/35938957                        

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Governor Proclaims February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mcedv

Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday proclaimed the month of February to be Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Members of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Family Violence Project and other violence awareness advocates joined the Governor as he signed the proclamation Tuesday morning. Continue reading →

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Maine Business Leaders Honored at the 2011 MCEDV Blaine House Tea Awards

Posted on October 7, 2011 by mcedv

Ten business leaders were honored for their contributions to domestic violence resource centers across the state on Tuesday.  The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and its nine resource centers each honored a business partner from their local community.  The following awards were presented … Continue reading →

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on September 30, 2011 by mcedv

Check out our Maine Domestic Violence “Services” tab for a link to more information about your local program. http://mcedv.org/services/maine-domestic-violence-programs  

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Family Crisis Services Position Available

Posted on August 19, 2011 by mcedv

Full time position open in outreach services as a ”rural rover” advocate. This position will be working closely with law enforcement in Sagadahoc County and the Lake Region areas to provide support for victims of domestic violence.  Requires sensitivity, experience with domestic … Continue reading →

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Bangor Balloon and Flower Release for Amy, Coty and Monica Lake

Posted on June 17, 2011 by mcedv

Please join Spruce Run and Bangor community members at 5:00pm on Saturday, June 18th on the Bangor waterfront for a release of balloons and flowers in memory of Amy, Coty and Monica Lake.  We will meet in the parking lot beside the Sea … Continue reading →

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Purple Balloon Release

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mcedv

Saturday, June 18 | 5 – 6:00pm | Dexter Public Beach Purple balloons will be released into the air in memory of Amy, Monica and Coty Lake. There will be purple balloons available for a $1 donation. You can bring your … Continue reading →

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Community Vigil

Posted on June 16, 2011 by mcedv

Community Vigil Thursday June, 16th, 2011 | 5pm | Winslow City Hall-114 Benton Avenue This vigil is in remembrance of Sarah Gordon and Amy, Monica and Coty Lake. There will be speakers from the Family Violence Project and Womancare who … Continue reading →

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Everybody’s tragedy…and everybody’s business

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mcedv

Deborah K. Shepherd A terrible tragedy has occurred in our community. It is terrible for the children of Sarah Gordon, who are the living victims of this violent act, especially, and for her family. But it is also a tragedy … Continue reading →

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