Survival

A few years ago, I was a victim of an armed robbery at my workplace. I was not going to resist,but, he wasn’t there for just the money. During the attack, I was stabbed, kicked, beaten,and shot. As a result of this, I was told I would not walk again. My neck was broken in two places, I lost sight in my left eye and the hearing in my left ear, my jaw is wired together. I know it is said you do not fight back. I wouldn’t  have if it hadn’t came down to me or him. I broke his right arm,three ribs,and his nose. It took the police 45 mins. to respond to the call,even though there were several units sitting next door at a restaurant.  The manager of a gas station across the street saw what was happening and called. He also got in his truck and followed them when they left the store, he’s the one that told the police where they were. We finally had a trial, the thing was , no one informed me of it. The police came and arrested me because the judge had issued a bench warrant. I still have my mug shot and fingerprint cards.When they found out a mistake had been made, they bent over backwards to be nice. It was an assistant manager I trained, he sat in the car and sent his friend in the store with his keys. The friend was out on bond, he had shot and stabbed his wife to death. Today,I volunteer for Polly Klass and Unsolved Homicides. Also, I do walk. Thanks,Tammy

INVESTMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

We believe that the greatest gift we can give to a victim is providing resources and the necessary tools of service to empower them to survive & thrive, and your support and participation is providing them survival. www.crimesurvivors.org

Temple Bat Yahm – Thank You

A special thanks to Temple Bat Yahm – the fourth and fifth graders for hosting a bake sale to benefit and support Crime Survivors. We had so much fun and they did a great job decorating, promoting and selling the items. Thanks so much!!!

Senator Tom Harman letter of support

2010 Awards Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities

2010 Awards Banquet Sponsorship Request Letter

2010 Awards Banquet Nomination Form

CSI RIBBON CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF CRIME

This CSI Awareness Campaign fund-raiser is collaborated and partnered with restaurants, bars, retailers and businesses to help people victimized by crime. All materials are provided free by Crime Survivors, Inc. It’s a great way to bring awareness, prevention and survival during this National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 18 – 24, 2010.

From now until National Crime Victims Rights Week, many Californians will be joining the Crime Survivors Non Profit Organization to empower victims of crime to survive and thrive.  

Through April 24, business patrons are assisting Crime Survivors mission by purchasing and signing $1,  $5 or any amount decided Awareness Ribbon Cut Outs. To make the CSI Ribbon Campaign a success, supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants and other businesses are decorating their ceilings, walls and windows with layers of black and blue ribbon cut out’s. Black to signify the crime and blue representing survival.  

Thanks to the tireless efforts of volunteers, participating businesses and sponsors, the CSI Ribbon Campaign  continues to offer help and hope to families served by Crime Survivors. We’re creating a future of hope, and we’re doing it one Ribbon at a time. CSI Ribbon Campaign is the perfect way for people to show their generosity and compassion for victims of crime.  Everyone in every community can support Crime Survivors quest for empowering victims to survive and thrive and contribute through Ribbons at local businesses.   

The mission of Crime Survivors is to ensure the public knows victims’ rights and needs and to provide resources, support, and information to empower crime victims to survive and thrive. Crime Survivors vision is for victims of crime to recover from their experience mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially, by receiving the respect, support, and protection from law enforcement, the judicial system, and the community.

To learn more about Crime Survivors or the CSI Awareness Campaign program,  call (949) 872-7895 or visit www.crimesurvivors.org .  

Thank You, Patricia Wenskunas Founder CEO

Crime Survivors Thank You!!!

Hi Patricia,
A formal thank you card is in the mail. But I just want to thank you again for the outstanding Crime Survivors Elves Holly day event. Boy did my son and his friend have a great time! Just watching their smiling faces made that day and the rest of the holidays a lot easier. the holiday are always difficult because Anthony’s Birthday and the date he was murdered both fall in November. So usually Oct-Nov-Dec are the most difficult. But thanks to groups like Crime survivors and friends like Patricia..I get by…thank YOU!!!
Love always, Luisa

Roses to support crime victims – survivors of crime roses campaign.

Support Crime Survivors, Inc. on Valentine’s Day 2010

For only $25.00 per bouquet (S&H included), our grower direct 12 stem 50 cm pre-made rose bouquet will be delivered to you to hand out to fellow employees, friends or neighbors for Valentine’s Day 2010.

$8.00 of every bouquet you purchase goes directly to Crime Survivors Inc. when you buy flowers for Valentine’s Day.

Simple to order and simple to hand out!  Everyone Loves Fresh Roses
Support their cause by selling beautiful dozen rose bouquets to friends, neighbors and co-workers in your office. All you need to do is order a minimum of 8 bouquets that can be shipped anywhere in the USA overnight (S&H is included).

How Does It Work? (Simple as 1, 2, 3)

• Download the fundraising order form and timeline instructions
• Order online or fax your order to number on the order sheet
• You can easily organize the names of those who are buying bouquets, collect the money, and then place your order.

Essentials

• $8.00 of each bouquet purchased goes to directly to Crime Survivors, Inc.
• Cost: $25 per dozen Roses / includes FedEx or UPS direct to your office or any location.
• Minimum Order: 8 dozen per box per one location
• Additional orders in increments of 8 dozen
• All orders must be paid in advance! 
• Valentine’s Day orders due: January 31, 2010
• Select delivery date: Feb 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th
• FlowerCause.org provides customer support, marketing materials and even complete nationwide distribution.

ORDER ONLINE 

http://www.flowercause.org/crimesurvivors.htm