Walk Against Domestic Violence“With Awareness There Is Hope”

Saturday, September 8th, 2012 Canterbury Park

Montclair, New Jersey

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About S.O.F.I.A. Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (fondly referred to as S.O.F.I.A.) is a

501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides advocacy, support services and temporary housing to “at risk” women and children of Domestic Violence.

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Our mission is to empower Domestic Violence victim clients to become self-sufficient, positive, and successful.

Our workshops and presentations have been presented to over 1,000 individuals.

We are in the developmental stages of launching the S.O.F.I.A. Success Center- a healing and wellness Center and SAFE House for Domestic Violence victims which will offer housing and emotional healing needs.

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Our Core Values We value integrity for each individual as unique and inherently

worthwhile.  Our goal is to build inner peace, independence, security and self assurance with our clients. 

We value the rights of victims to make life decisions based on being fully informed of all their legal rights and options.

We value the growth and continuous personal improvement of our clients. We encourage them to stay focused and guide them towards self-sufficiency.

We value safety, privacy, and justice for all our clients (women and children).

S.O.F.I.A. Services PSP (PROTECT SHIELD PROSPER) Program: Teen Dating & Domestic Violence Outreach Program.  Our focus is to create social change, thus leading to the eradication of Teen Dating  and Domestic Violence.

Bullying Presentations to various organizations and schools throughout the country

Support Groups S.O.F.I.A. has offered support services facilitated by a host of professionals. Our groups focus on assisting survivors of Domestic Violence in the emotional healing process through creative activities such as writing, aromatherapy, Art and Dance.   Women's and Children Self Defense Classes

Career and Life Workshops

Effective Parenting Workshops

Emergency Domestic Violence Victim Housing and Legal Referral Assistance

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Goals of S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk Raise funding to support

the emergency needs of Domestic Violence victims & families.

To encourage others to support Domestic Violence awareness, prevention, and healing.

Secure funding to expedite the opening of the S.O.F.I.A. Success Center and SAFE House.

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Why Support S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk?

Your business will be recognized as a huge supporter in empowering and improving the lives of Domestic Violence victims and their families.

Promote your business to a devoted group of S.O.F.I.A. advocates , participants and fellow supporters.

Be part of a network that supports victims and survivors in Montclair, New Jersey community and throughout the United States.

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Bronze Sponsor$250 Donation

Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.

Your business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

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Silver Sponsor$500 Donation

Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.

Your business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Certificate of Recognition presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk

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Gold Sponsor$ 1,000 Donation

Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.

Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year.

Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Recognition Trophy presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk

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Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.

Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year.

Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Complimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraiser events for a year.

Diamond Sponsor$2,500 Donation

Platinum Sponsor$5,000 Donation

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Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.

Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year.

Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Complimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraiser events for a year.

Recognition plaque presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

T-shirts displaying your business as a sponsor of S.O.F.I.A.

Ten complimentary T-shirts given to your business for your generous support.

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Want to be an In-Kind Sponsor ?

S.O.F.I.A. is looking for businesses, religious & secular organizations, groups, and individuals to donate their time,

services, food and supplies to be distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with other sponsors and participants & be part of a Great Cause.

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S.O.F.I.A.P.O. Box 674

Montclair, NJ 07042 www.supportsofia.org

Founder & CEOCynthia Walker(973) 932-0530

cwalker@supportsofia.org

Ready to Support the S.O.F.I.A. Walk?

Contact us today to get started! Individual Participant Registration Fee $10.00

Team Captain Registration Fee $35.00-Includes free S.O.F.I.A. T-shirtS.O.F.I.A. Team Captains form a team and collect pledges from friends, family, co-workers and

businesses, although not required.

Registration Begins at 9:00 amWalk Begins at 10:00 am

For more information & registration forms call 973-932-0530 orregister online at www.supportsofia.org

Please make checks payable to S.O.F.I.A. P.O. Box 674 Montclair NJ 07042 or via http://supportsofia.org/donate/