The Hero Within
Digital Playbill
THANK YOU!
It is because of the dedication and support of YOU - our sponsors, attendees, volunteers, advisory board members and board of trustee members - that this event is possible. Being Brave enables us to expand our mission to provide permanent, affordable, safe housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. The event helps us to live our vision, which is to end the cycle of domestic violence by giving survivors time.
We hope you enjoy your evening - thank you for your support!
VIP Reception
WELCOME
Rebecca Escobar, President, Town Clock CDC
TESTIMONY
Ashley Kaplan, Secretary, Town Clock CDC
SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Elizabeth Barrood, Fundraising Chair, Town Clock CDC & Lubaina Ahmad, Development Chair, Town Clock CDC
SPEECHES
Mayor of New Brunswick James Cahill & Middlesex County Commissioner Claribel Azcona-Barber
SILENT AUCTION
Rebecca Escobar, President, Town Clock CDC
6:30PM VIP RECEPTION ENDS
Please head to your seats for the awards banquet.
Main Show
6:30pm Main Event
WELCOME
Rebecca Escobar, President, Town Clock CDC
INVOCATION
Rev. Dr. Micah L. McCreary, President of New Brunswick Theological Seminary
HOST INTRODUCTION
Rebecca Escobar, President, Town Clock CDC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Jason Stavrianidis Host
SPOKEN WORD PERFORMANCE
Wilhelmina Bryant, Board Member, Town Clock CDC
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Presented by Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC
OUTSTANDING PROVIDER AWARD
Susan Giordano
Rutger's HIPHOP
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Rabbi Philip Bazeley
On behalf of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD
Angel Maria Cruz
Founder/CEO of Liberating Women LLC
#TheManStand
Lonnie Allgood
Former NFL Player, Founder of Dreams For Kids
Silent Auction Winners Announced
CLOSING REMARKS
Susan Kramer-Mills & Jason Stavrianidis
You can help our residents by posting your photos on social media and using our hashtags:
#TheHeroWithin
#BeingBrave
#TheManStand
#TownClockCDC
Also, please follow us on social media @TownClockCDC!
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
An event like Being Brave would not be possible without the support of many generous people who provided their time and talents to make this a success. We'd like to thank the following people for their help with Being Brave:
VIP RECEPTION CREDITS
Host: Rebecca Escobar
Speaker: Ashley Kaplan
Speaker: Susan Kramer-Mills
Speaker: Elizabeth Barrood
Speaker: Lubaina Ahmad
Speaker: Mayor James Cahill
Speaker: Claribel Azcona-Barber
MAIN STAGE SHOW CREDITS
Host: Jason Stavrianidis
Invocation: Rev. Dr. Micah L. McCreary
Spoken Word: Wilhelmina Bryant
Community Awards: Susan Kramer-Mills
Performers: Mike Bond's Jazz Trio
Honoree: Susan Giordano, Rutger's HIPHOP
Honoree: Rabbi Philip Bazeley on behalf of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple
Honoree: Angel Maria Cruz, Founder/CEO of Liberating Women LLC
Speaker: Lonnie Allgood #TheManStand
PRODUCTION TEAM
Executive Producer: Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC
Recording Producer: John Keller, Advisory Board Member, Town Clock CDC
Associate Producer: Nidhi Kapadia, Digital Marketing & Communications Consultant
Associate Producer: Mariella Klinger, Operations Manager, Town Clock CDC
Town Clock CDC Residents' Hair: Sparks Hair Salon
Photographer: Andrew Hylton
Photo Booth: Jeffrey Dieudonne, Bold Action Photo Booth Rentals
AV Company: Brian Kubeck, Encore Global
Musicians: Mike Bond and his Jazz Trio
Videographer: Zapman Creative Haus
TOWN CLOCK CDC STAFF
Executive Director: Susan Kramer-Mills
Case Manager: Christine Edwards
Operations Manager: Mariella Klinger
Digital Marketing & Communications Consultant: Nidhi Kapadia
Bookkeeper: Pamela Marino
If at any time during this event you are triggered or need to speak to someone, there are two confidential domestic violence advocates from the North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team available to speak in a private space. You may exit the theater at any time and find them stationed by the exits, and they will assist you.
For domestic violence resources, including a 24/7 hotline, click the button below.