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Safe Connection was formed to provide cell phones for victims of family violence. It is a phone to help them feel safe, feel connected to and regain their sense of safety and empowerment. This partnership was formed between the Edmonton Police Foundation and Rogers, 630 CHED radio, Digital Communications, Crystal Glass, City of Edmonton Community Services, Nokia and the Edmonton Police Service.
The spousal violence intervention team (SVIT) consists of a social worker from Edmonton Community Services and police detective from the Edmonton police service. They are in charge of distributing the phones to women in need.
Safe Connection is looking for the public support in meeting the challenge set forth by The Edmonton Police Foundation. The foundation has donated 10,000.00 dollars and is challenging the citizens of Edmonton and area to meet this challenge. All donations go directly to purchasing cell phones and air time minutes for victims of Family Violence ,a phone call can save a life and help stop the cycle of violence.
Please help in supporting this cause and donate generously.
About Safe Connection
Program Overview
Through Safe Connection, the Spousal Violence Intervention Team in Edmonton can now provide cell phones and airtime to high-risk victims who often have no other means of communication. These victims will have a way to get help if they are in danger of future assaults, harassment or stalking, as well as to access the support of friends and family.
The spousal violence intervention team (SVIT) consists of a social worker from Edmonton Community Services and police detective from the Edmonton police service. They are in charge of distributing the phones to women in need.
Nokia is providing 200 handsets for the program
Rogers is contributing $20,000.00 of prepaid airtime
Donation Boxes will be available at Crystal Glass and Digital Communications
Tax receipts issued for donation that are $10 or more
Cheques payable to Edmonton Police Foundation
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