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VICTIMS’
RIGHTS FOUNDATION
CFC # 78188
Who We Are and What We Do:
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The Victims’
Rights Foundation (VRF) was founded in 1996 as a result of
three young women from Washington, DC who were murdered and
their bodies left on the side of the road in Prince George’s
County, MD.
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The VRF has
raised over $1,000,000 for victims of violent crimes since
its inception. The Foundation has grown nationally in
reputation as an effective organization helping victims
recover from violent crimes and attacks.
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The VRF is
there when families are in their greatest need and provides
the following services:
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“Candle
Light” vigils at the place of the crime, bringing together
the families and community for comfort and support.
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Spiritual
support, using volunteers from an all-inclusive faith-based
community.
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“Hands On”
support and information to prepare the families for the
lengthy legal process, as it relates to the pre-trial and
trial of the accused.
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Funds to the
local Police Crime Solvers Program for rewards in support of
apprehending alleged violent criminals.
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Funds
medical care and referrals for mental health services and
other medical needs.
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Funds burial
services.
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The Victims’
Rights Foundation works closely with local Police
Departments; the Family Justice Center; YMCA; Boys and Girls
Clubs of Greater Washington and the Women Who Care
Ministries Hungry Kids Backpack Program.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
VOLUNTEERS:
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We are
committed to building a strong foundation of volunteers
organized in the Washington Metro area to foster effective
support to violent crime victims and their families. We
believe a strong and responsive volunteer base is one of the
best strategic tools in helping crime victims and their
families. Our volunteers play a critical role in
accomplishing the objective of this Foundation.
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We need volunteers. If you would like to volunteer please
contact the Victims’ Rights Foundation Office at (301)
212-4141.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Gregory Wims
Gary Bailey
George Nash
Carolyn
Shackleford
Sterling
Crockett
Kevin
Wimsatt
Frank White
Jr.
Galo Correa,
Jr.
VICTIMS’ RIGHTS FOUNDATION:
814 W.
Diamond Avenue – Suite 200
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
Phone
301-212-4141
www.victimsrightsfoundation.org
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October, 2011 ( 5th Annual
Domestic Violence Luncheon and workshop ) 250 guess, some
domestic violence survivors heard remarks from Congressman
Chris Van Hollen, Md. 8th Congressional District, Lt.
Governor Anthony Brown, State of Maryland, Tom Manger, Chief
of Police, Montgomery County, Darren Popkin, Sheriff,
Montgomery County. Barbara Talley was the Key Note speaker.
The Victims' Rights Foundation partnered with The City of
Gaithersburg and The Women Who Care Ministries for the
event.
October: The family of Jane and William McQuain has asked
that donations be made to, "The Dwelling Place" in
Gaithersburg, Md. The Victims' Rights Foundation has
made a donation in honor of Jane and William.
November: 2nd annual blanket drive for the homeless. This
year VRF will focus on the homeless veterans
VRF will hold its second community walk with a composite of
the man police think knows something about the rape of two
Senior Citizens. One senior was raped twice by the same man.
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