Jingle Bell Ball

Final Amount Raised is over $14,000.00…

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:13:52 +0000

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 year long. We hope that you will continue to show yoru support in 2012. Again, we are grateful to you for joining us in this effort. Thank you so much.

From the staff and management of MatchMaker Tennis

2011 Jingle Bell Ball / Bash Pics

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:06:46 +0000

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 from this year’s event, we know that the total amount raised was due to your participation.

Check back sometime soon with our final fundraising results, and until then – thank you!

To see pictures from this year’s event, click this link to see pictures from this year’s event.

Another writeup on the “Gimme Shelter” Event

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:38:44 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:10:53 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:42:21 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:56:07 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:19:24 +0000

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 for the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Let’s all help Jennifer give a “yellow card” to domestic violence.

Totals from 2010!

admin — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0000

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 to continuously make the Jingle Bell Ball a huge success in its efforts to support United Family Services Shelter for Battered Women!

Brandi Weathers

JBB Chairman

Finally — Pictures from the 2010 Jingle Bell Ball Are Here

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:47:37 +0000

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

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:26:43 +0000

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