October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
It’s a time for collective action, a time when communities unite to mourn those who have died as a result of abuse, celebrate those who have survived, connect those who work to end violence, and raise public awareness about domestic violence. 

Knowing the signs of abuse and acting in a helpful manner can save a person's life.  Millions of women, yearly, are physically abused by their partners and thirty percent will die at the hands of their vicious attackers.  Knowing the signs will allow you to break the silence and give a victim a way out of an abusive relationship.

Recognition Dinner - October 14^th
We invite the community to join us on Wednesday, October 14th at the Gran-View Restaurant in Ogdensburg for our annual recognition dinner.

Cocktails will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner served at 6:30 pm. Our program entitled Silence Hides Violence will begin at 7:30 pm. The cost is $40 per plate.

Choices of entrees are: Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Broiled Seafood Platter (shrimp, sea scallops and haddock), Vegetarian (grilled confit portabella mushroom).

Please let us know your dinner choice when you reserve your seat.

This year we are recognizing those who help us reach out to the community via newspaper, radio and TV. It is our local media that successfully provides the opportunity for change in breaking down the doors of silence.

Our honorees are: Paul Mitchell—Editor, St. Lawrence Plaindealer 96.7 YES FM, Q-Country 102.9, PAC 98.7 and John Friot—Photojournalist, 7 News/Fox 28 and our guest speaker.

Please RSVP by October 7th by calling 379-9845.

If you are interested in reserving a table, please contact Ilene Burke for more information.

8K Walk/Run - October 18th
Renewal House and St. Lawrence University are once again joining together during Domestic Violence      Awareness Month to host the 8K “Stop the Violence” Walk/Run.

The walk/run will be held on Sunday, October 18th at Lee Hall and will wind through the campus and trails of St. Lawrence University, Canton. 

The walk/run will begin at 1:00 pm with registration beginning at 12:30 pm.  The cost is $10 per person with a student rate of $5. Parking is available in “JLot.”

A free t-shirt will be given away to the first 50 participants.

For a registration form in advance, students may contact Chris Morrin at (315) 229-5122 or  cmorrin@stlawu.edu. 

Community members may contact Ilene Burke at 379-9845 or at renewalhouse@verizon.net.

Mother's Day Walk/Run 2009
The Renewal House annual Mother’s Day 5K Fun Run and Walk was held at the Remington Recreation Trail, Partridge Run Golf Course on May 9th. There were 85 participants and 32 sponsors who helped raise $6,045.   All money received supports the residential and non-residential services offered to domestic violence victims in St. Lawrence County.   

There was one grand prize consisting of a set of Adirondack Chairs, made by David Jenne of Hammond, for the person who raised the most money.   That prize was won by Cindy Furgison of Waddington.  A prize was also awarded to the first woman, man, girl and boy to cross the finish line.  The winners were: Lennie Davis, Potsdam 18:51, Louise Parks, Potsdam 24:04, Allison Mousaw, Canton 25:51, and Sam Chambre`, Williamstown, ON 27:43.    

Renewal House would like to thank the following sponsors for their support:  Big M – Potsdam, Community Bank, N.A., David Carver Insurance Agency, Dunkin Donuts, Genaway’s Oil Supply, Great Northern Printing, Hair Designs, Handymen For Hire, Johnston’s H2O Zone, Jose` L. Lizardi, M.D., Key Bank – Canton, Kuenzler’s Dairy Equipment, L.P. Thompson Insurance, Lekki Hill Fischer & Duprey, MX Petroleum Corp., North Country Savings Bank, P&C – Canton, Parker Line Striping, Pepsi-Cola Ogdensburg Bottlers, Phoebe’s, Ponderosa – Potsdam, SeaComm Federal Credit Union, Sears – Potsdam, St. Lawrence County District Attorney, St. Lawrence County Sheriff, St. Lawrence Business Services, Time Warner Cable, TJ Toyota, Truax & Son Insurance, Village Market, 96.7 YES FM and Q-Country 102.9.

A special thanks to David Jenne for the grand prize donation, Colleen, CJ and Jason at YES FM & Q-Country for reaching out LIVE to the community, Matt Peacock for bringing his tent and to the Village of Canton and Partridge Run Golf Course for the use of the Remington Recreation Trail.