Interval House

Grateful for our partnership with the American Institute in West Hartford, where Community Convener Maggie just completed 4 sessions on intimate partner violence. We'd love to come to your school to talk about healthy relationships. Educational presentations are free and tailored to students at all levels of education. Offerings of flowers are optional--LOL! Reach out to Maggie today at mtaylor[at]intervalhousect.org to start a conversation. Also--does Maggie's job look interesting to you? We are hiring another Community Convener to join our ranks so we can reach even more young people with critical information about relationships. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/e4FAQvxp

Holiday office parties--yay or nay? However you feel about merriment with Helen from HR, one thing is for certain: A holiday gift card drive for Interval House will bring cheer to any corporate function and help us meet the needs of hundreds of families this time of year. Not to mention, gift cards give financial freedom to our clients along with the dignity to buy the items they choose for their families. Contribute now at https://lnkd.in/engqRmEw.

We are hiring a Community Convener to join our outreach team and educate kids about healthy relationships. If you know someone who is passionate about working with youth, is collaborative and motivated, please send them our way! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/eiFYFS6C

Did you know that 65% of companies don’t have a formal workplace DV prevention policy? Creating one is critical to providing your employees support and also protecting your company from harm. Here is an interesting article from SHRM on the topic: https://lnkd.in/eSq9_5MF

Looking for a way to engage your workforce while helping others this holiday season? We are in need of gift cards, which provide our clients the opportunity to purchase the presents they want for their kids or to prepare a culturally-relevant holiday meal. To organize a gift card drive for survivors at your work space and/or request a presentation about domestic violence for your colleagues, reach out to Amanda Delaura at amanda.delaura@intervalhousect.org. The deadline for collections of cards this year is December 6. Thank you for your compassion and consideration!

We are hiring a Bilingual Community Convener! The Convener is a key member of our Community Programs team, responsible for youth education on healthy relationships and teen dating violence, and will serve as the lead on our Coaching Boys Into Men initiative. Are you fluent in English and Spanish, and an energetic self-starter with previous experience with training adults and/or kids? Apply now at https://lnkd.in/excq9tWv ⭐️ 👍

Today is your last chance to register for Breakfast with Champions. Join us for networking and a chance to learn more about how Interval House is breaking the cycle to change the future. Claim your FREE seat or table of 10 to support our cause at https://lnkd.in/etuqKAMe

🍽️ Dine to End Domestic Violence! 💜 Enjoy a delicious meal TOMORROW from 4-8 PM at Farley Mac's in Simsbury! 15% of sales will be donated to Interval House when you mention the Simsbury-Granby Rotary!

If you need some pep in your step 🌶 this work week, come see us at Hartford Public Library tonight. We'll be celebrating the AWEsome, amazing, inspiring Lhakpa Sherpa! Lhakpa is our former client--a DV survivor 💜--and just so happens to be the most accomplished female mountain climber 🗻 in the entire world. She has summited Mt. Everest a record 10 times! So, if you're having trouble finishing those TPS reports 📰 and need a boost of "you can do it," join us at 5:30pm for a reception and free screening of the Netflix documentary about our incredible Mountain Queen Lhakpa Sherpa! A huge shout out to our friends at WFSB TV for the interview with our own Mary-Jane Foster and Lhakpa. Watch now and learn about her journey! https://lnkd.in/e7YRMfJ5

Celebrate our Mountain Queen on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library! Join us for a heartwarming evening celebrating survivors—specifically our former client Lhakpa Sherpa! Sherpa holds the world record for the most summits of Mt. Everest by a woman, and worked with Interval House for over a decade to keep her family safe from her late, abusive husband. The 5:30 p.m. ceremony and reception will be followed by screening of the 2024 Netflix documentary “Mountain Queen,” which follows the life and accomplishments of our honoree. Presented in partnership with Hartford Public Library. Free; no registration required.