2016 Men’s Tailgate Party is big success!
The Shelter’s Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® (GADV) 2016 Men’s Tailgate Party drew an attendance of over 180 men on Monday, Feb. 22, at Bay Colony Golf Club. A signature event of the GADV, the Annual Tailgate Party raises funding as well as awareness for the initiative’s directive, which calls on men to stand with women as equal partners to stop domestic violence and break the cycle of domestic abuse.
GADV supports The Shelter’s eight-week Raising Gentle’men Program, a school-based curriculum presented to over 3,400 boys and young men in schools throughout Collier County. Raising Gentle’men advocates challenge boys and young men to replace stereotypical ideas of men as controlling, aggressive and gaining power through violence, with the truth that men can be gentle, compassionate and kind without risking their identities.
The Immokalee Outreach Office staff with new van.
A portion of the proceeds from the event was slated to purchase a new van and new playground equipment. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, The Shelter was able to purchase both items! The van has arrived (see right) and measurements for the playground equipment have been taken, with a custom plan to arrive soon.
CLICK HERE For more information on how you can become a GADV member. For more information, call Senior Development Officer Tamika Seaton at 239.775.3862 ext. 217 or email tseaton@naplesshelter.org
Enjoy this video from the 2016 Men’s Tailgate Party!
