News Archive
Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking to Hold Community Meeting About Bucks County Massage Parlor Ordinance
As part of its work with the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking (BCAT), NOVA will hold its quarterly community meeting on the topic of Bucks County’s new massage parlor ordinance. The meeting will take place via Zoom on October 12, from 5-6 p.m. The presenter will be Chelsey Jackman, Deputy Bucks County Solicitor.
Bucks County Courier Times – Guest Opinion: Urging bystanders to become Upstanders this month
Bullying is not acceptable and should never be part of a child’s social interactions. This mean-spirited behavior continues to be an ongoing serious issue and requires the attention of parents, educators, school administrators, health care providers, policymakers, families, and others concerned with the care of children. October’s National Bullying Prevention Month is a reminder we all have a role in building a world where our children thrive.
BucksCo.Today – Foundations Community Partners To Host Professional Education Workshop In Doylestown Later This Month
A Bucks County nonprofit organization will be hosting a workshop to educate locals on child safety and best practices for families.
Newtown Patch – Inaugural Englehardt 5K To End Sexual Assault To Step Off In Newtown
Race will celebrate Christine’s legacy as a runner and a beautiful human being while raising funds to end sexual assault.
Lower Bucks Times – NOVA’s annual NO BULLying Run is hybrid for 2022
NOVA’s 10th annual NO BULLying Run, a hybrid event, is taking place during the entire month of October to coincide with National Bullying Prevention Month.
October 2 – “Upstander Day” Kicks Off NOVA’s 10th Annual NO BULLying Run
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Upstander Day brings together adults and children to walk against bullying in Bucks County. It also marks the start of NOVA’s 10th Annual NO BULLying Run.
Newswires – Senator Collett Announces Over $1.5M in Safety & Mental Health Grants for Montgomery & Bucks Counties
Today, Senator Maria Collett announced $1,577,927 in Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grants for mental health, public safety, victims’ services and other important initiatives across Montgomery and Bucks Counties including $200,000 to Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) for Statewide Crisis Response Project 2022-2023
Doylestown Patch – NOVA Awarded $25,000 Grant from Norman Raab Foundation
NOVA was awarded a grant to update their Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
Doylestown Patch – NOVA Awarded $10,000 BIIG Grant from Foundations Community Partnership
NOVA was awarded a $10,000 BIIG (Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grant) grant from Foundations Community Partnership. Dr. Tobi Bruhn, Executive Director, Foundations Community Partnership, presented a check to NOVA staff.
Doylestown Patch – NOVA Needs Crisis Volunteers
NOVA is looking for crisis volunteers for its 24/7 Phone Helpline, Text/Chat Helpline and to support victims of serious crimes during emergency room visits or police interviews. Training begins in October.
NOVA’s Annual NO BULLying Run Will be Hybrid in 2022
NOVA has announced that the 10th Annual NO BULLying Run will be a hybrid event. It will take place during the entire month of October, 2022 to coincide with National Bullying Prevention Month. This event raises awareness about the effects and consequences of bullying and funds NOVA’s efforts to combat bullying through both school- based and virtual education programs. No Bullying Run participants can choose their own course and distance with the collective goal of logging 22,808 miles. Each mile of the goal represents one child who will be bullied in Bucks County this year, according to statistics from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Registration is now open! Register at https://runsignup.cnovasnobullyingrun.
NOVA Awarded $25,000 Grant from Norman Raab Foundation
NOVA, the leading non-profit organization in Bucks County supporting victims of serious crimes, was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Norman Raab Foundation. The grant will be used to update NOVA’s Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) for adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).