SUSAN WORNICK of WCVB-TV 5 HOSTS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE WOMENS VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT

Jamaica Plain, MA -- On March 6th, 2003, Susan Wornick of WCVB-TV 5 will host The CHANCES Event at the Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel in Boston. The fundraiser fully benefits the Womens Violence Prevention Project of The Friends of the Shattuck Shelter.

Jamaica Plain, MA -- On March 6th, 2003, Susan Wornick of WCVB-TV 5 will host The CHANCES Event at the Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel in Boston. The fundraiser fully benefits the Womens Violence Prevention Project of The Friends of the Shattuck Shelter.

The program features a silent auction and a raffle that could take you and a guest to a private waterfront studio guest cottage in Bermuda. Attendees at the event will enjoy a myriad of hefty and delicate hors d'oeuvres in the elegant musical confluence of a cocktail piano and a blues singer. Dance the night away to the music of Millennium, featuring outstanding harmonies, infectious beats, a diverse repertoire of R&B, Swing, Classic Rock and current Top 40!

Last year the event raised over $30,000, which directly went to the Womens Violence Prevention Project. It was a festive, sparkling occasion with a commendable, noteworthy cause", said Deborah Nelson, Director of Development at The Friends of the Shattuck Shelter.

Local and national political leaders and celebrities will be in attendance.
As of January 30th, members of the Honorary Committee of The CHANCES Event include:

The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy;
The Honorable John F. Kerry;
The Honorable Michael E. Capuano;
The Honorable Thomas M. Menino;
The Honorable Elizabeth A. Malia;
and The Honorable Jeffrey Sanchez.

The CHANCES Event is open to the public and greatly appreciative of any incoming support for its cause!

What:       The CHANCES Event
When:      Thursday, March 6, 2003
         6:00pm -- 10.00pm
Where:       The Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton Street, Boston
How much:   $50 each

The Womens Violence Prevention Project is a Boston-based specialized street outreach team trained in techniques and strategies for identifying and building trusting relationships with women living on the street who experience physical and sexual abuse. The outreach team provides access as well as comfort, support and hope to homeless women as they navigate medical, legal and substance abuse services. The team also helps coordinate a continuum of care with partners from the many established resources serving women in need. The goal of the Womens Violence Prevention Project is to help women living on the streets escape physical and sexual abuse.

For additional information on the Womens Violence Prevention Project and tickets to The CHANCES Event, please, call Debbie Farrell Nelson at (617) 983-0351 ext.3, or visit: http://www.shattuckshelter.org/

MISSION STATEMENT of The Friends of the Shattuck Shelter: To develop, implement and support a comprehensive continuum of care for homeless men and women including: prevention, outreach and assessment, emergency shelter, employment and training, transitional housing, permanent housing, and related supportive services by facilitating collaborations, increasing public awareness, providing direct services, educating public policy makers, raising funds and promoting community involvement.

For additional information on The CHANCES Event, please, visit: http://www.chancesevent.org/

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