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Stuff is Enough-Final Presentation!

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Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) operates a thrift shop that accepts donations and consignments to fund victim advocacy programs in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. NOVA provides 24-hour crisis hotline support, counseling, and court assistance to over 3,300 crime victims annually, most of whom are female and under 18. Through the thrift shop and volunteer efforts, NOVA is able to offer education programs to over 33,000 individuals each year and professional training to over 2,000 professionals on topics like trauma and resiliency. Students and community members sorted donations, organized merchandise, and learned about NOVA's mission to empower and assist victims of crime through various services.

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Stuff is Enough…(to make a difference!)Nat GruppHarley L. GreeneChelsea BishopLinda GoetzApril 2011
NOVA Thrift Shop1628 Swamp Road, Fountainville, PA 18923 (215) 249-8000 http://www.NOVAbucks.orgAccepting Consignment and DonationsProceeds help fund programs and advocacy for the Network Of Victims Assistance2370 York Road. Suite B1. Jamison, Pennsylvania 18929 (215) 343-6543
Mission Statement:Network of victim assistance supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes and works to eliminate violence in Bucks county through advocacy, community education and prevention programs.Direct services to victims include a 24 hour hot line, court accompaniment, counseling, and case management.
What Can Be Donated to NOVA?Items in CLEAN & GOOD CONDITION!ClothingArt, Books, Games, MusicFurniture - call ahead to arrangeAppliances - no larger than toaster/coffee makerDonations
How does NOVA consignment work?Items valued at least $10.Items displayed for six weeksConsigning fee is $5. per seasonUnsold items may be donatedUnsold items are donated if not retrievedSeller receives 50% of selling priceNOVA Thrift receives 50% of selling price*Call for more details (215) 249-8000 Consignments
Weekly SpecialsMonday:New Markdowns (markdown colors change)Tuesday:All clothing in the Kids' Room $0.50 (unless otherwise marked)Wednesday:Chuck-A-Luck (roll the dice for a discount off your total sale)Thursday:Bag Sale (fill a basket with items from the BackRoom for $5.00)
AlternativesLink to Treasure MapWhat to do with unacceptable items?Check the ‘Treasure Map’ of 14 thrift and consignment shops for acceptance criteria
Check with municipalities for recycling or donation programs
Research local collection programs looking for technology or audio/video equipment
Watch for church rummage salesStatistics In fiscal year 2010 NOVA served 3,302 crime victims and their significant others. Over 41% of the victims served were under the age of 18; 72% were female.
2010 - NOVA educators provided 1,452 programs to 33,304 students, parents, and teachers on topics such as personal safety, bullying, cyber safety and healthy relationships. They also developed a special program for children with disabilities.
2010 -The NOVA Training Institute for Professionals offered 91 trainings to 2,106 professionals on such topics as Suicide Prevention, Grieving Adolescents, Office Computer Skills for the Professional, Trauma and Attachment, and Trauma and Resiliency. Volunteering What can volunteers do?Staff the hotline
Provide support to victims at police interviews, during rape examinations, and at court

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Stuff is Enough-Final Presentation!

  • 1. Stuff is Enough…(to make a difference!)Nat GruppHarley L. GreeneChelsea BishopLinda GoetzApril 2011
  • 2. NOVA Thrift Shop1628 Swamp Road, Fountainville, PA 18923 (215) 249-8000 http://www.NOVAbucks.orgAccepting Consignment and DonationsProceeds help fund programs and advocacy for the Network Of Victims Assistance2370 York Road. Suite B1. Jamison, Pennsylvania 18929 (215) 343-6543
  • 3. Mission Statement:Network of victim assistance supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes and works to eliminate violence in Bucks county through advocacy, community education and prevention programs.Direct services to victims include a 24 hour hot line, court accompaniment, counseling, and case management.
  • 4. What Can Be Donated to NOVA?Items in CLEAN & GOOD CONDITION!ClothingArt, Books, Games, MusicFurniture - call ahead to arrangeAppliances - no larger than toaster/coffee makerDonations
  • 5. How does NOVA consignment work?Items valued at least $10.Items displayed for six weeksConsigning fee is $5. per seasonUnsold items may be donatedUnsold items are donated if not retrievedSeller receives 50% of selling priceNOVA Thrift receives 50% of selling price*Call for more details (215) 249-8000 Consignments
  • 6. Weekly SpecialsMonday:New Markdowns (markdown colors change)Tuesday:All clothing in the Kids' Room $0.50 (unless otherwise marked)Wednesday:Chuck-A-Luck (roll the dice for a discount off your total sale)Thursday:Bag Sale (fill a basket with items from the BackRoom for $5.00)
  • 7. AlternativesLink to Treasure MapWhat to do with unacceptable items?Check the ‘Treasure Map’ of 14 thrift and consignment shops for acceptance criteria
  • 8. Check with municipalities for recycling or donation programs
  • 9. Research local collection programs looking for technology or audio/video equipment
  • 10. Watch for church rummage salesStatistics In fiscal year 2010 NOVA served 3,302 crime victims and their significant others. Over 41% of the victims served were under the age of 18; 72% were female.
  • 11. 2010 - NOVA educators provided 1,452 programs to 33,304 students, parents, and teachers on topics such as personal safety, bullying, cyber safety and healthy relationships. They also developed a special program for children with disabilities.
  • 12. 2010 -The NOVA Training Institute for Professionals offered 91 trainings to 2,106 professionals on such topics as Suicide Prevention, Grieving Adolescents, Office Computer Skills for the Professional, Trauma and Attachment, and Trauma and Resiliency. Volunteering What can volunteers do?Staff the hotline
  • 13. Provide support to victims at police interviews, during rape examinations, and at court
  • 14. Sort through donations at the NOVA Thrift Shop
  • 15. Last year 125 volunteers worked 14,880 hours.
  • 16. Last year the thrift shop sales minus consignee’s fees were $337,457.Our Contribution Chelsea BishopWorked with a store volunteer to sorted donations to determine salability & categorized as clothes, dishes, etc.Collected team contributions into a basic presentation for further group contribution and developmentLinda GoetzOrganized kids clothes, sorting for size, condition and floor rotationInterviewed store manager & collected donation and consignment detailsNat GruppWorked with organizing the children’s book section and preparing mailersTook photos and researched some programs that receive funding from NOVAHarley L. GreeneOrganized books, CDs and recordsTook photos and summarized the teams activities
  • 17. PHOTOSLinda GoetzNat Grupp Chelsea Bishop Harley Greene