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Beyond the Reel - Film Fundraiser and Presentation of the Joan Drury Award

SATURDAY
2/1 5:30PM

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This fundraiser is a way for the Violence Prevention Center to engage with our community and supporters, share updates about the organization, and honor the work our community does to foster a safer and more equitable Cook County all while raising funds for local survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Each year we choose a film that speaks to our mission to foster a community which cultivates healthy relationships, empowers systems to serve individuals with equity and compassion, and does not tolerate violence. The film chosen for this year is Loud Enough - Surviving Justice. This film is a 2023 documentary produced by Emmy Award-Winning producers that dives into the retraumatization that many survivors of sexual and domestic abuse face navigating the justice system. The film is a compelling depiction of the reality of intimate partner violence and the hope and healing that comes with community support in navigating the pursuit of justice.

Please join the VPC in community at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts Saturday February 1st at 5:30pm for this powerful film screening. The event begins at 5:30 with a social hour in the ACA lobby where guests will enjoy live music, food, refreshments, a raffle, and connection with likeminded members of our community. At 6:30, the event moves into the theater where staff and board members will share updates about the organization and award the annual Joan Drury Award to a community member that works toward promoting equity in Cook County before starting the film.

 

Thank you so much to our sponsors who make this event and our work possible:

Coldwell Banker North Shore, Upstate MN, North Shore Winery, World's Best Donuts, Subway Grand Marais, Johnson's, Odyssey Resorts, Bluefin Bay, WISE, Cascade Vacation Rentals, Superior Creamery, Cook County Whole Foods Co-op, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, Sisu and Löyly.

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The Joan Drury Award

​The Joan Drury Award recognizes one Cook County community member who works towards promoting equity through a feminist lens through one or more of the following: volunteerism; community commitment; personal awareness; promotion of education, awareness, and outreach; and philanthropy.

 

This award is named after an extraordinary human and a long-time VPC supporter, Joan Drury, who dedicated her life to feminism, justice, advocacy, and equity for women, girls, and LGBTQ2IA+ individuals. To learn more about Joan Drury's legacy, visit our memorial page here.
 

Does this sound like someone you know? Consider nominating them for the Joan Drury Award!

The deadline to submit nominations is January 3rd, 2025.

The award will be presented on February 1st, 2025, at the VPC’s annual fundraiser and film event, Beyond the Reel, held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts.

 

Contact the VPC at (218) 387-1262 or hope4u@boreal.org with questions.

Congratulations to former awardees:

2022: Sue Hennessy

2024: Jacki Kozlowski

 

Criteria for Nomination

To highlight Joan’s outstanding commitment to our mission and ending gender-based violence, the Violence Prevention Center is seeking to annually recognize one individual and one business or organization who exemplify at least one of the following:

Volunteerism

Values volunteering as a commitment to engage in the work of individual and community safety within their area of interest and influence. Works within their community to foster peace, justice, and equity for women and girls, and builds the capacity to transform violence.

Community Commitment

Has a willingness to take leadership roles and challenging positions to improve the lives of individuals and families in the community, understanding that change requires tenacity, continuity, and a willingness to challenge what has been done.

Promotes Education, Awareness, and Outreach

Participates in education, awareness and outreach activities that increase the potential for peaceful and just communities.  Supports ideas and potential resources to promote current and expanded programs and service to persons who have been subjected to domestic and sexual violence and/or human trafficking.

Personal Awareness

Continues to seek out lifelong learning opportunities as a way to increase personal and community awareness related to gender, equity, justice and privilege.

Philanthropy

Advocates for or supplies financial resources in a way that acknowledges the mission and values of the VPC.

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