Saying Goodbye to Holly Diaz
Victim Support Services is sad to be saying say goodbye to our Whatcom County Victim Advocate, Holly Diaz, who has been a vital part of the agency for more than 7 years. Holly’s positive impact on the agency and the clients she has served will be felt long after she leaves. Holly was pivotal in developing our offices in Whatcom and Skagit County, and has…
Read MoreAn Evening to Remember
We’re beginning to plan our 2nd Annual Evening to Remember Auction and Wine Tasting. Last year’s event was a huge success. We had over 200 guests in attendance bidding on more than 250 items in the silent and live auctions. We were able to raise over $21,000 to support our services. Not only did we raise money, but we had a great time, and people walked away…
Read MoreVolunteer & Training Opportunities – Join the VSS Team
Integral to providing direct services to victims in the State of Washington is Core Advocacy Training. This thirty hour training qualifies individuals to provide services at Crime Victim Assistance Centers. Victim Support Services (VSS) provides this essential training two or three times a year. Our core training is open to any staff, volunteer or Board member working on behalf of a Crime Victims Assistance Center…
Read MoreVolunteer & Training Opportunities – Join the VSS Team
Integral to providing direct services to victims in the State of Washington is Core Advocacy Training. This thirty hour training qualifies individuals to provide services at Crime Victim Assistance Centers. Victim Support Services (VSS) provides this essential training two or three times a year. Our core training is open to any staff, volunteer or Board member working on behalf of a Crime Victims Assistance Center…
Read MoreVoices of Victims Breakfast – Thank You for Your Support
We held our annual Voices of Victims Breakfast fundraiser on February 27, 2013 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. A big thanks to our speakers, Dan Satterberg, Myrle Carner, Tom Cox, Jan Stivers, and Pam & Richard Wilson. At our final tally, with your support we were able to raise $37,896 which allows us to continue to support those whose lives have been touched by crime.…
Read MoreFamilies & Friends of Violent Crime Victims is Now Victim Support Services
Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has a new name, Victim Support Services You may always remember us as Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims, that is okay since that is part of our heritage and we embrace it. As a result, we have not legally changed our name but rather set ourselves up to do business as Victim Support Services. As you…
Read MoreFamilies & Friends of Violent Crime Victims is Now Victim Support Services
Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has a new name, Victim Support Services You may always remember us as Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims, that is okay since that is part of our heritage and we embrace it. As a result, we have not legally changed our name but rather set ourselves up to do business as Victim Support Services. As you…
Read MoreVoices of Victims Breakfast Fundraiser
Our annual Voices of Victims Breakfast at the Tulalip Resort Casino is coming up on February 27th. We will have special guest survivors of homicide share their stories, and our emcee will be Myrle Carner, Director of Law Enforcement Services for Crime Stoppers and Puget Sound Spokesperson for Q13’s Washington’s Most Wanted. You can RSVP by calling 425-252-6081 or click here to RSVP by e-mail. …
Read MoreCharles Moore Motorcycle Ride To Benefit Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims
Please Join us for The Apple Dumpling Motorcycle Club’s 6th annual motorcycle ride to honor Charles “UpChuck” Moore, who was murdered in 2005. It’s a great way to honor a man who is loved and missed by many. Proceeds go to benefit Families & Friends of Crime Victims. February 23, 2013 Leaving: Auburn Eagles @ 1pm – 702 M St SE Auburn (253) 833-2298 Ride Through: Tahoma National…
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