Hearts with Hope is the signature fundraising event of PADV and the gala supports PADV's efforts to end domestic violence in metro Atlanta. Event proceeds support violence prevention, emergency intervention and long-term advocacy for battered women and their children. This year's event will be held on February 20, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel. Guests of this premier gala will enjoy dinner, drinks, a silent and live auction, and entertainment. Black-tie optional. The 2010 Hope Award will be presented to Avon Products Inc. |
Background: |
Founded in 1975, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) is the largest and one of the oldest domestic violence organizations in Georgia. Their mission is to support women and their children in their efforts to live violence free. The annual Hearts with Hope gala, first held in 1988, is the primary fundraiser & stewardship event for PADV. |
2010 Co-Chairs: |
Susie Trotochaud, community volunteer Scott Dorfman, founder & CEO, Innotrac Corporation |
Format: |
Cocktail hour/silent auction; dinner/live auction; entertainment; black-tie optional. |
Hope Award |
Since 2001, the Hope Award recognizes and honors outstanding efforts of an individual in the metro Atlanta area who has made a significant contribution toward supporting battered women in their efforts to live violence free. The first award was presented to Susan May, PADV founder (then known as Council on Battered Women). Other past recipients include Pat King, Dr. Sheryl Heron, Washington Mutual, Senator David Adelman, Attorney General Thurbert Baker, former Atlanta Falcons player Alge Crumpler and Verizon Wireless. |
Purple Heart with Hope Award |
In 2005, this award was added to recognize and honor the significant achievements of a survivor who has overcome the barriers to living violence free. |
Attendance/ Funds Raised: |
Attendance has grown to 600 people. PADV raised $365,000 in 2007, $700,000 in 2008 and $618,000 in 2009. |
Date & Time: |
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Venue: |
Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel |
Sponsorships are available now for Hearts with Hope 2010.
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