Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
2019 VSS Furry Friends Calendar
The VSS Furry Friends Calendar is back again this year, and better than ever! The calendar is filled with pictures of the VSS stakeholder’s (staff, board members, volunteers, etc.) pets. As well, the calendar has VSS events and National Days relating to victims of crime. This calendar is part of our 2018 Year-End-Campaign. What does…
Read More#GivingTuesday
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, #GIVINGTUESDAY! With only 7 days left before #GivingTuesday, which is on November 27th this year, the team here at Victim Support Services is readying themselves to set this years’ donations goal. What is #GivingTuesday? “#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated…
Read MoreThanksgiving Grief
Written by: Janet Quiroga, Hotline Coordinator Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It is a time for gathering with loved ones, to give thanks and enjoy good food. Although to those who have lost a loved one, Thanksgiving can be the total opposite. It can make them question what there is to be…
Read MoreFourth of July: Triggers
Written by: Kimi Nolte, MPH, MSW, Lead Victim Services Coordinator On the fourth of July, most people look forward to the BBQs, firework displays and spending time with their loved ones. However, the holidays can be difficult for a number of reasons, especially if you and your family experienced a traumatic loss. Today, we’d like…
Read MoreCrime During the Holidays
Crime During the Holidays By: Brigitta Ellwein, Victim Services Coordinator, King County The holiday season is here and almost everyone likes to celebrate by getting into the holiday spirit. That often entails shopping, having family gatherings, and going to community events to see lights and maybe get a glimpse of Santa…
Read MoreKing County Food Drive – Thank You!
The Federal Detention Center, in Sea-Tac, graciously combined efforts with their staff and inmates to donate a whopping sixteen boxes of food for victims of crime in King County! Food items are being sorted and distributed to families in need by our King County Victim Services Coordinator, Colleen Ingalls. For their effort and generosity, we…
Read MoreA New Year – A New Beginning
The “New Year” signifies for many a “new” beginning, starting a “new” resolution or just simply a way to change their thinking for the future. For many it brings excitement to try something new, for others angst about what was not accomplished in the past year. For those who are used to setting daily, weekly,…
Read MoreCoping Through the Holidays – Find what works for you
The signs of the holidays are here. The Christmas tree displayed downtown, holiday lights shining ever so brightly, holiday music playing, numerous presents to buy and wrap all of which can be very stressful. Add on Also all the cleaning, cooking, and prepping the house for those relatives you see once a year. When holiday…
Read MoreTake Time To Be Thankful
From Snohomish County Advocate Cathy Hix I want to take a moment to share a little about myself. I have a morning routine. Checking Facebook is a part of that routine. As Thanksgiving approaches, I ALWAYS see the same redundant, sometimes irritating posts. “I’m thankful for my new pair of boots” or “I’m thankful Wrap…
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