Unbreakable
Digital Program
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!
Cocktail Hour 6pm
6:00 BOARDWALK VENDERS & SILENT AUCTION OPEN
BOARDWALK VENDORS
Photo Booth, Chocolate Tasting, Airbrush Artist, Caricature Artist, Tarot Card Reader
6:30PM BEING SEATING IN BALLROOM
Please head to your seats for the awards banquet.
Thank you to Senior Health Navigators, LLC for sponsoring the boardwalk vendors.
Main Show
6:45pm Main Event
MAIN COURSE
WELCOME
Wilhelmina Bryant, President, Town Clock CDC
INVOCATION
Rev. Ramon Orostizaga, Pastor, Suydam Street Reformed Church
HOST INTRODUCTION
Wilhelmina Bryant, President, Town Clock CDC
INTRODUCTION OF SPONSORS
Jason Stavrianidis, Host
SPEECHES
James Cahill, Mayor of New Brunswick
SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Elizabeth Barrood, Fundraising Chair, Town Clock CDC & Michelle Foster, Development Chair, Town Clock CDC
MEMORIAL MOMENT
Video and Silent Minute With Candles
Recognition of Karen Uyar and Family
Sponsored by Elizabeth & Louis Garlatti
TOWN CLOCK CDC STATS & ED BUILDING PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jason Stavrianidis, Host
7:36 PM MAIN COURSE
Dinner
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Presented by Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Lynn Balewicz
OUTSTANDING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD
Parker Health Group
Accepted by Roberto Muniz
OUTSTANDING PROVIDER AWARD
North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team
Accepted by Cynthia Baumgartner & Chadd Heyman
OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE AWARD
Mildred Torres
Of Women Aware
8:30 PM
Dessert
#TheManStand
Peter Chapman
Zapmann Creative Haus Film & Photography
9:05 PM Silent Auction Winners Announced
9:15 PM CLOSING REMARKS
Susan Kramer-Mills & Jason Stavrianidis
You can help our residents by posting your photos on social media and using our hashtags:
#Unbreakable
#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:
MAIN STAGE SHOW CREDITS
Host: Jason Stavrianidis
Invocation: Rev. Ramon Orostizaga
Speaker: Elizabeth Barrood
Speaker: Michelle Foster
Speaker: Mayor James Cahill
Community Awards: Susan Kramer-Mills
Performers: Mike Bond's Jazz Trio
Honoree: Lynn Balewicz
Honoree: Parker Health Group
Honoree: North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team
Honoree: Mildred Torres
Speaker: Peter Chapman #TheManStand
PRODUCTION TEAM
Executive Producer: Susan Kramer-Mills, Executive Director, Town Clock CDC
Production Manager: 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
Photographer: Lindy Zeledon
AV Company: Brian Kubeck, Encore Global
Musicians: Mike Bond on keyboard, Daseul Kim on Bass, and Wen-Ting Wu on drums
TOWN CLOCK CDC STAFF
Executive Director: Susan Kramer-Mills
Case Manager: Kelly Harper-Edwards
Operations Manager: Mariella Klinger
Digital Marketing & Communications Consultant: Nidhi Kapadia
Bookkeeper: Jeffrey Keys
Thank you to:
Middlesex County Silent Witness Program for loaning out 10 red silhouettes which give the names and stories of victims who were killed by an abuser.
Thank you to our ticket donors:
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Metuchen Democratic Committee
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Pat Sheehan
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Magyar Bank
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Bank of Princeton
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Nancy Tomy
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Lubaina Ahmad
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Michael Drulis
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Ladies Auxillary of Elks Edison
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Betsy Garlatti
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Barbara Glazewski
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Mario Vargas
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Rebecca Escobar
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Lauren Bernhofer
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Church & Dwight
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Susan Kramer-Mills
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.