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Final Amount Raised is over $14,000.00…

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

A special THANK YOU goes out to everyone who was able to participate in the 2011 holiday event — the Jingle Bell Bash.
With your help, generosity and participation, over $14,000.00 was raised to help the United Family Services’ Shelter for Battered Women in Charlotte.
These funds will provide hope for families in need now and all […]

2011 Jingle Bell Ball / Bash Pics

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend and a special thank you goes to the United Family Services’s for chairing this year’s event.
Funds raised from this event help provide critical services to victims of domestic violence through services offered by United Family Services including the Shelter for Battered Women
While donations, are still being received […]

Another writeup on the “Gimme Shelter” Event

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

There was an Elvis sighting at this years’ Gimme Shelter event.  To find out more, click this link about the Ballantyne Buzz.

Gimme Shelter Party

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

A special THANK YOU goes out to everyone who was able to attend this year’s  Gimme Shelter party.  Click this link to see pictures from Lynn Johnson.
Thanks Lynn.  Great pics.

4th Annual Gimme Shelter Event

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Wear your dancing shoes and enjoy the rockin’ live music of Underground Detour! Plus, a new performance by Chad Champion AKA “Elvis” ! $10 donation gets in in at the door - all proceeds benefit the UFS Shelter for Battered Women! Complimentary Valet Parking!
When: Saturday, August 27
Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Where: Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

Gimme Shelter Party - Aug 27th

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the “Gimme Shelter” party on August 27th, 2011.Check back here for more details.

Volleyball Challenge to Benefit Women’s Shelter

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

What are you doing Saturday, May 14th?  Why don’t you come out and participate in the Jennifer Roberts Volleyball Challenge?  You can sign up individually or as a team of 6.  
All the proceeds go to the Shelter for Battered Women in Charlotte.  Click this link for more information and to sign up!
You may recognize Jennifer Roberts as the chair […]

Totals from 2010!

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

Our unofficial 2010 JBB Total Donation to United Family Services Battered Women Shelter ~$18,000. (the official word from UFS within the next week).  Awesome job to everyone!! I am extremely proud of everyone’s hard work and efforts!!! Great Job JBB Volunteers! You all rock!!
Again, I would like to say thank you for all that you have done […]

Finally — Pictures from the 2010 Jingle Bell Ball Are Here

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

A special “THANK YOU” goes out to everyone who made the 2010 Jingle Bell Ball a success.  Here are pictures from the event.  Do you have pictures from the event?  Send them to us and we will post them.See you at the 2011 Ball!

Leaders meet to strengthen fight against domestic violence

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

CHARLOTTE — Leaders in the fight against domestic violence met Thursday in Charlotte to discuss ways to work together to keep their programs viable. The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence sponsored a training session.  To learn more, read this article from News 14