Walk Against Domestic Violence “With Awareness There Is Hope” Saturday, September 8th, 2012 Canterbury Park Montclair, New Jersey 1

About S.O.F.I.A.  Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (fondly referred to as S.O.F.I.A.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides advocacy, support services and temporary housing to “at risk” women and children of Domestic Violence. 2  Our mission is to empower Domestic Violence victim clients to become self-sufficient, positive, and successful.  Our workshops and presentations have been presented to over 1,000 individuals.  We are in the developmental stages of launching the S.O.F.I.A. Success Center- a healing and wellness Center and SAFE House for Domestic Violence victims which will offer housing and emotional healing needs.

Our Core Values  We value integrity for each individual as unique and inherently worthwhile. Our goal is to build inner peace, independence, security and self assurance with our clients.  We value the rights of victims to make life decisions based on being fully informed of all their legal rights and options.  We value the growth and continuous personal improvement of our clients. We encourage them to stay focused and guide them towards self-sufficiency.  We value safety, privacy, and justice for all our clients (women and children). 3

S.O.F.I.A. Services  PSP (PROTECT SHIELD PROSPER) Program: Teen Dating & Domestic Violence Outreach Program. Our focus is to create social change, thus leading to the eradication of Teen Dating and Domestic Violence.  Bullying Presentations to various organizations and schools throughout the country  Support Groups S.O.F.I.A. has offered support services facilitated by a host of professionals. Our groups focus on assisting survivors of Domestic Violence in the emotional healing process through creative activities such as writing, aromatherapy, Art and Dance.  Women's and Children Self Defense Classes  Career and Life Workshops  Effective Parenting Workshops  Emergency Domestic Violence Victim Housing and Legal Referral Assistance 4

Goals of S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk  Raise funding to support the emergency needs of Domestic Violence victims & families.  To encourage others to support Domestic Violence awareness, prevention, and healing.  Secure funding to expedite the opening of the S.O.F.I.A. Success Center and SAFE House. 5

Why Support S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk?  Your business will be recognized as a huge supporter in empowering and improving the lives of Domestic Violence victims and their families.  Promote your business to a devoted group of S.O.F.I.A. advocates, participants and fellow supporters.  Be part of a network that supports victims and survivors in Montclair, New Jersey community and throughout the United States. 6

Bronze Sponsor $250 Donation 7  Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.  Your business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.

Silver Sponsor $500 Donation 8  Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.  Your business will be featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.  Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.  Certificate of Recognition presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk

Gold Sponsor $ 1,000 Donation 9  Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.  Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year.  Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.  Recognition Trophy presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk

 Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website.  Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year.  Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk.  Complimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraiser events for a year. Diamond Sponsor $2,500 Donation 10

Platinum Sponsor $5,000 Donation 11 Active hyperlink on supportsofia.org to your company website. Your business will be prominently featured on all programs distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future newsletters for a year. Your business will be mentioned during the live presentation at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk. Complimentary vendor space at S.O.F.I.A. Walk and future fundraiser events for a year. Recognition plaque presented to your business representative at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk. T-shirts displaying your business as a sponsor of S.O.F.I.A. Ten complimentary T-shirts given to your business for your generous support. 11

Want to be an In-Kind Sponsor ? S.O.F.I.A. is looking for businesses, religious & secular organizations, groups, and individuals to donate their time, services, food and supplies to be distributed at the S.O.F.I.A. Walk. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with other sponsors and participants & be part of a Great Cause. 12

S.O.F.I.A. P.O. Box 674 Montclair, NJ Founder & CEO Cynthia Walker (973) supportsofia.org Ready to Support the S.O.F.I.A. Walk? Contact us today to get started! Individual Participant Registration Fee $10.00 Team Captain Registration Fee $35.00-Includes free S.O.F.I.A. T-shirt S.O.F.I.A. Team Captains form a team and collect pledges from friends, family, co-workers and businesses, although not required. Registration Begins at 9:00 am Walk Begins at 10:00 am For more information & registration forms call or register online at Please make checks payable to S.O.F.I.A. P.O. Box 674 Montclair NJ or via 13