VSC Voice | October 2023

Hello VSC,

Welcome to fall! We hope this message finds you well and open to learning. At VSC, our mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote prevention and awareness in the community through education. We are writing to invite you to three upcoming educational opportunities that might be helpful to you on your career journey.

Signing up is easy, and we hope you act now to save your space. See you soon!

Planning for Sustainability, Diversifying Funding, and Writing Complex Grants

Sponsored by the Office for Victims of Crime, this event is open to first responders and related professionals in Montgomery County, PA, and surrounding Pennsylvania communities.

December 7, 2023, 1PM - 3PM via Zoom

Cost: Free

Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse

Know your role in the protection of children. This is a state-approved training course that fulfills the requirements in accordance with Act 51 of 2014, Department of Human Services, and Act 126 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code, Department of Education.

December 1, 2023, 10AM-12PM via Zoom

Cost: $25 per ticket

We have congratulations to share! My colleague Lauren Uhl, LSW, second from left, recently graduated from the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation Emerging Leaders Program. Lauren serves as VSC's client information / Grant Management & Special Initiatives Supervisor and supervises VSC's volunteer program. Like all of us at VSC, Lauren is dedicated to improving services for victims of crime and their loved ones and in making a difference in our community. Congratulations, Lauren!

Speaking of our volunteer program, if you're interested in learning more about our volunteer opportunities we'd love to hear from you. Opportunities are available in crisis counseling, event management, outreach, and more.