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Agency salutes law enforcement by handing out free lunches
WWNY Agency salutes law enforcement by handing out free lunches By Brendan Straub | May 12, 2021 at 2:52 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 8:52 PM
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - In a tribute to north country law enforcement, the Victims Assistance Center in Watertown handed out free lunches to area police, drive-thru style on Wednesday.
It was to show appreciation during National Police Week.
VAC officials say, with support from law enforcement, they were able to respond to 1,600 calls in 2020.
“Our staff is dispatched with law enforcement to a call to provide services to the victim, and without the collaborative approach with law enforcement, we couldn’t do our job or serve the victims that are in need during a crisis and trauma,”
Teaching kids the value of saving and giving
WWNY Teaching kids the value of saving and giving By Lexi Bruening | May 3, 2021 at 3:08 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 8:19 PM
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - It’s never too early to start saving.
Watertown Savings Bank and the Victims Assistance Center are teaming up to give away small piggy banks to teach kids the importance of saving and giving.
The project is called “Little Philanthropist.” Children keep some saved money, but the teaching here is that some money goes to the Victims Assistance Center so other kids affected by violence at home can get help.
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WATERTOWN â Sixty-one different organizations joined to participate in the 2021 #giveNNY campaign, a local effort that unites tri-county nonprofits, in a day of giving on â315Dayâ â Monday, March 15.
The campaign, returning for its fourth year, kicked off Feb. 15, and will culminate with a day of radio broadcasts on Tunes 92.5 FM on Monday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All nonprofits in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties were invited to participate as campaign partners.
Agencies coming together to support their work in the north country include, but are not limited to ACR Health, Disabled Persons Action Organization, Indian River Lakes Conservancy, Massena Meals on Wheels, North Country Family Health Center, Potsdam Holiday Fund, St. Lawrence County Arts Council, United Way of NNY, Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County and the Wanakena Historical Association.