Us against Abuse became a reality in 1997, when
co-founder Joey Alcarese and a diverse group of caring
individuals saw a need to do more than just talk about Abuse.
Joey lost a friend to an eating disorder and vowed to break the
silence about the many unspoken abuses, while recruiting others
to join her. Lives are being changed!
One Heart, One Mind, One Life at a Time!!!
Us has become part of the National Heritage Foundation to grow
nationally.
“This organization has made a choice not to remain silent.”
Our Divisions & Programs
¨Smiling
Faces Plus- Interfacing
with single parent families & Families
At Risk
and issues that concern them.
¨New Perspectives-
Offers counseling
and an array of workshops: drug & alcohol, family,
anti-bullying, parenting, anger management, dealing with
suicide, signs and intervention, relationships & more…
¨Communication
Wave “The
Power to shape the future”Ô
A multi-media
center that creates projects to foster understanding with hands
on experience in a real studio and radio station. Training in
multi-media, audio, video, & other art forms. Watch for RXA
community radio, coming Winter 2007
¨ZClique¨ Listen. Learn, Love …
Club for , by and about kidZ guided by caring adult facilitators. Empowering and
encouraging youth to think, act and make wise decisions & choices. Respect,
restraint & responsibility along with developing life, safety, business &
entrepreneurial skills as it’s focus. Meeting the kidZ with their interests as
center and opening communication
¨Women Of Worth
“WOW”- program designed
for women in recovery to build and strengthen self-esteem,
life, work & coping skills.
¨Freedom Flight 9/11
– An annual Kite tribute created to encourage unity, hope &
healing within our communities hosted by the City of Long Beach.
www.freedomflight911.com
¨Hoops for
Hope- character building through sport
Objectives
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Share information, education & resources by
networking
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Create positive media programs in print, radio,
television and the arts
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Form alliances with existing organizations and
businesses to provide training and support
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Partner with established like-minded programs
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Develop a committed team to implement and assist
those in need
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Work with those at risk to take down & break
barriers
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Develop innovative
programs
4
Provide support and referrals
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Present seminars, workshops & retreats to educate
on important issues and community concerns
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Work to end abuse
Join Us &
Help Others Help Themselves
Community
organizations are encouraged to send us information concerning
available services and programs.
Send
information to:
Us Against Abuse
148 Ithaca Street
Bay Shore, NY 11706
